Reviews
Floyd in Floyd Collins
Wilton's Music Hall, London
“The title character’s journey is strikingly played by Ashley Robinson – a major new discovery.”
“Striking performance… Ashley Robinson makes you sympathize with the stoically suffering Floyd.”
–The Guardian
“Ashley Robinson as Floyd Collins seems born for this role -– he handles an incredibly complex score with all the subtlety, ease and control it deserves. His joy and optimism is infectious right from the off, and it is hugely refreshing to see him play the moment with absolute immediacy. There is no signaling of woe to come, and not a hint of cynicism – which makes his moments of doubt utterly heartbreaking.”
–Musical Theatre Review
“Ashley Robinson is superb in a role that is intensely demanding vocally from the first scene… I don’t see how the central triumvirate of Floyd and his siblings could be better performed than it is here by Robinson with Rebecca Trehearn and Samuel Thomas.”
–Independent
“Ashley Robinson is a wonderfully human Floyd, with a smile and a voice that could light up the most Stygian gloom and physically capable of standing above us (but “below” us of course) a Christ-like figure for almost the entire duration of the show.”
–Broadway World
Floyd in Floyd Collins
Wilton's Music Hall, London
“The title character’s journey is strikingly played by Ashley Robinson – a major new discovery.”
–Mark Shenton, The Stage
“Striking performance… Ashley Robinson makes you sympathize with the stoically suffering Floyd.”
–The Guardian
“Ashley Robinson as Floyd Collins seems born for this role -– he handles an incredibly complex score with all the subtlety, ease and control it deserves. His joy and optimism is infectious right from the off, and it is hugely refreshing to see him play the moment with absolute immediacy. There is no signaling of woe to come, and not a hint of cynicism – which makes his moments of doubt utterly heartbreaking.”
–Musical Theatre Review
“Ashley Robinson is superb in a role that is intensely demanding vocally from the first scene… I don’t see how the central triumvirate of Floyd and his siblings could be better performed than it is here by Robinson with Rebecca Trehearn and Samuel Thomas.”
–Independent
“Ashley Robinson is a wonderfully human Floyd, with a smile and a voice that could light up the most Stygian gloom and physically capable of standing above us (but “below” us of course) a Christ-like figure for almost the entire duration of the show.”
–Broadway World
Jett in Giant
Nominated Best Actor - Helen Hayes Award
World Premiere, Signature Theatre
“…petulantly predatory ranch hand, Jett Rink, played by the terrific Ashley Robinson.”
–Peter Marks, Washington Post
“The most galvanizing performer in the cast is Ashley Robinson as Jett Rink, the bitter ranch hand who strikes oil and uses his wealth to indulge his resentment of the Benedicts. His threatening swagger animates his every scene and song.
–Susan Berlin, Talkin Broadway
“Jett, the hard-scrabble kid who tinkers with cars in a show-stealing performance by Ashley Robinson…Robinson is a joy to watch.”
–Susan Davidson, CurtainUp
“Robinson—whose performance as Jett starts out big and sleazy and just gets bigger and more joyfully sleazy with every number—brings a raw honky tonk sexuality to the fore.”
–Glen Weldon, Washington City Paper
“Ashley Robinson as Jett is amazingly intense (at one point I thought he might have a heart attack on stage).”
–Ben Rylan, Baltimore Area Theatre Reviews
“Robinson…brought fabulous flair to his roiling “Private Property,” his seductive “Elsie Mae,” and his ranting “The Dog Is Gonna Bark.”
–Alexander C. Kafka, DC Theatre Scene
Jett in Giant
Nominated Best Actor - Helen Hayes Award
World Premiere, Signature Theatre
“…petulantly predatory ranch hand, Jett Rink, played by the terrific Ashley Robinson.”
–Peter Marks, Washington Post
“The most galvanizing performer in the cast is Ashley Robinson as Jett Rink, the bitter ranch hand who strikes oil and uses his wealth to indulge his resentment of the Benedicts. His threatening swagger animates his every scene and song.
–Susan Berlin, Talkin Broadway
“Jett, the hard-scrabble kid who tinkers with cars in a show-stealing performance by Ashley Robinson…Robinson is a joy to watch.”
–Susan Davidson, CurtainUp
“Robinson—whose performance as Jett starts out big and sleazy and just gets bigger and more joyfully sleazy with every number—brings a raw honky tonk sexuality to the fore.”
–Glen Weldon, Washington City Paper
“Ashley Robinson as Jett is amazingly intense (at one point I thought he might have a heart attack on stage).”
–Ben Rylan, Baltimore Area Theatre Reviews
“Robinson…brought fabulous flair to his roiling “Private Property,” his seductive “Elsie Mae,” and his ranting “The Dog Is Gonna Bark.”
–Alexander C. Kafka, DC Theatre Scene
Capote in A Christmas Memory
Nominated for Outer Critics Circle Award
New York Premiere, Irish Repertory
“The magic of A Christmas Memory comes from the power of Alice Ripley’s and Ashley Robinson’s performances, while Capote’s words, which comprise some of the dialogue and narration resound with affection.”
–Time Out New York
“Under Charlotte Moore’s clear direction, Ashley Robinson gives an emotive performance, and it’s always a pleasure to hear Alice Ripley.”
–New York Times
“Ashley Robinson’s Adult Buddy is immensely appealing. The actor draws us in from the get-go with an understated, yet well manifested portrayal. Robinson reflects young Buddy’s emotions with unobtrusive honesty whether participating in a scene or just watching. We feel visceral connection, palpable yearning. A good singing voice is the topper.”
–Woman About Town
Capote in A Christmas Memory
Nominated for Outer Critics Circle Award
New York Premiere, Irish Repertory
“The magic of A Christmas Memory comes from the power of Alice Ripley’s and Ashley Robinson’s performances, while Capote’s words, which comprise some of the dialogue and narration resound with affection.”
–Time Out New York
“Under Charlotte Moore’s clear direction, Ashley Robinson gives an emotive performance, and it’s always a pleasure to hear Alice Ripley.”
–New York Times
“Ashley Robinson’s Adult Buddy is immensely appealing. The actor draws us in from the get-go with an understated, yet well manifested portrayal. Robinson reflects young Buddy’s emotions with unobtrusive honesty whether participating in a scene or just watching. We feel visceral connection, palpable yearning. A good singing voice is the topper.”
–Woman About Town
A Clockwork Orange
New World Stages. New York
“The standout performances… Ashley Robinson as the Minister of the Interior (or “Inferior,” as Alex says). Robinson’s wheedling, bullying politician… are the characters that actually feel dangerous. And in a play that aims to bring us face-to-face with some of the ugliest, cruelest parts of ourselves, it was a welcome thing to finally feel a little bit afraid.”
–The Vulture, New York Magazine
“Ashley Robinson, playing a magnificently slithery Minister, wants to stamp out the chaos.”
– The Daily Beast
A Clockwork Orange
New World Stages. New York
“The standout performances… Ashley Robinson as the Minister of the Interior (or “Inferior,” as Alex says). Robinson’s wheedling, bullying politician… are the characters that actually feel dangerous. And in a play that aims to bring us face-to-face with some of the ugliest, cruelest parts of ourselves, it was a welcome thing to finally feel a little bit afraid.”
–The Vulture, New York Magazine
“Ashley Robinson, playing a magnificently slithery Minister, wants to stamp out the chaos.”
– The Daily Beast
Casa Valentina
Original London Cast
“Robinson is superb, channeling his inner Julianne Moore, as the pouty, hourglass figure siren, Gloria. From the start, Gloria is a seething mass of sensual eccentricity, with tongue that can lash or caress and eyes that never stop assessing, appraising and judging. Robinson plays the role with a controlled, exuberant assuredness.”
–BritishTheatre.com
“Ashley Robinson deserves special mention in this regard, entirely invested in Gloria’s coquettish demeanour, all pouting lips and piercing blue eyes, until provocation by George/Valentina reveals straight-talking, finger pointing Michael.”
–WhatsOnStage
Casa Valentina
Original London Cast
“Robinson is superb, channeling his inner Julianne Moore, as the pouty, hourglass figure siren, Gloria. From the start, Gloria is a seething mass of sensual eccentricity, with tongue that can lash or caress and eyes that never stop assessing, appraising and judging. Robinson plays the role with a controlled, exuberant assuredness.”
–BritishTheatre.com
“Ashley Robinson deserves special mention in this regard, entirely invested in Gloria’s coquettish demeanour, all pouting lips and piercing blue eyes, until provocation by George/Valentina reveals straight-talking, finger pointing Michael.”
–WhatsOnStage
Tyler in Merrily We Roll Along
Menier Chocolate Factory/Pinter
“An unexpected stand-out was the very handsome Ashley Robinson as Tyler.”
–Mildly Bitter
Tyler in Merrily We Roll Along
Menier Chocolate Factory/Pinter
“An unexpected stand-out was the very handsome Ashley Robinson as Tyler.”
–Mildly Bitter