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Great Show! Review by: Pat, Mar 4, 2010 |
| Loved the Show!!! Michelle Williams was a little disappointing since she could not dance as good as she can sing. Velma's dancing and the rest of the cast just put her away. Entertaining ALL THE WAY!!!. Would recommend highly! |
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This show is the definition of "razzle dazzle" Review by: jenna, Feb 13, 2010 |
| this show is excellent! though the story may be a little "riskay", the dancing is excellent, and the songs are so catchy they should be sung out of the theater by the audience!! the cast is so talented, and what blew me away the most was Deirdre Goodwinn's performance of Velma!!! she was AMAZING!!!! GO SEE THIS SHOW!!!!!!! |
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Great show - Terrible production Review by: Izzi, Nov 3, 2009 |
| I readily admit I've seen this show many times and always enjoy it, that is until I saw the Halloween matinee of this production. I took a friend who had never seen it and what a disappointment...this production is pew-pew. |
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I've heard the bad reviews, but I LOVED this show! Review by: letthesunshinein, Sep 20, 2009 |
| I absolutely loved this show! I had heard all the less-than-razzle-dazzling reviews, but jumped when I got the chance for discount tickets. The choreography was fantastic, the music was stuck in my head for days, and the acting was phenomenal (although Jerry Springer could use a bit of work). I'm not a self-proclaimed "theatre expert" like some, but I've seen my fair share of shows, and I would definitely recommend going to see "Chicago"!... read more! Trust me, you'll love it! |
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I enjoyed it! Review by: RH, Sep 14, 2009 |
| I had read the poor reviews and was reluctant to go see it but when we got discount tickets at the last minute we decided to give it a shot. I loved it! I had seen the movie but never a stage performance. It was very simplistic, nothing on stage but the band, and basically no costume changes. I kind of liked it that way though. It left the focus on the actors and singing and dancing. The actors and dancers that were ... read more in the performance I saw were great! Very good voices and great dancing. If you are looking for a big production, this is not the show. But the great story, voices, acting, and dancing carries it! |
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barely worth it Review by: joe, Sep 5, 2009 |
| luckily i had read reviews before seeing this show (but after purchasing discount tickets) so i was prepared for the bare stage and minimal costumes, but the result is a dull experience. i also had the misfortune to see jerry springer as billy flynn and he is as awful as you would expect. everyone else was fairly good, i liked their voices and the dancing was OK, but all in all it doesn't add up to much, it certainly isn't worthy of broadway,... read more, it was more like a good summer production by a local theater company. arrive with low expectations and you won't be disappointed. |
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Maybe it's time to retire this show, lackluster performance and zero effects Review by: Sarah, Aug 19, 2009 |
| This did not live up to my "broadway" expectations at all. I've seen several other shows on and off broadway: Phantom, Fiddler, Miss Saigon, Greece, Rent, the Music Man... Many of these musicals had weaker plots and much weaker music than Chicago, but they came off so much better on stage because of their talent level and production value. Performing Chicago (with it's amazing songs and coreography) should be like shooting ducks in a barrel, but ... read more they really did a poor job with this one. Velma looked way too old, and Roxy came off more whiny than anything else. The were zero costume changes and the most money spent on anything "razzle dazzle" must have been on the glitter pieces that fell from the ceiling during the song. Not worth the ticket price at all for what you get. Also, the band takes up the entire stage, so there is no room to do anything cool, even if they did want to spend more than $100.00 to put this on. |
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Not sure of ALL THAT JAZZ Review by: tl, Aug 13, 2009 |
| I am glad that I can say that I saw this ONCE. That would be enough. Bit disappointed with the staging...some sound problems for those in the balcony...no real memorable songs for me...worth a discount price, but I would never pay full price...so many other good musicals out there. Some good moments, but overall I would just give it a "B". |
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Pretty good... Review by: andrew, Jul 28, 2009 |
I thought the show did not quite live up to my expectations. I was expecting great things from such a famous show, but was not given what I wanted. I feel that the show has lost its spark. The theater was cramped and uncomfortable, but once the show got going I hardly noticed. Some of the music in there was forgettable, and I would need to see the soundtrack to remember it. DO NOT TAKE KIDS TO SEE THIS SHOW. This show features deep concepts that ... read more the kids would not get, as well as violent and sexual concepts that would be inappropriate for them. In my opinion, 12 or 13 is probably a good age for the kids to see it.
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I loved the storyline of the show. It was captivating and interesting to see what life was like back then in Chicago, and even better to see it portrayed on stage. The choreography was phenomenal, a great jazz dance show. There were some songs that I still get stuck in my head from time to time; the songs that really stood out.
Overall, I am glad I got to see the show before it closed, and I would recommend going out to see it if you get the chance, but I wouldn't want to see it a second time. If a friend suggested it, I would request a different show. I think the show will be closing soon... It doesn't have much time left. I would gladly go to see a revival in a few years, though. |
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Forgettable; Bland Review by: , Jul 4, 2009 |
| Chicago didn't live up to what I expected it to be. The set was dull and ordinary. Some of the songs don't seem to belong in the production like "Mr. Cellophane". The actors were wonderful but overall the whole thing was just bland. There are so many other shows that are superior and a lot more enjoyable so don't feel bad if you skip this one! |
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Terrific show, good casting. Review by: The Man, Apr 21, 2009 |
| I saw the Sunday matinee show. Excellent show. Songs were well executed and every cast membe fit the role. The story also moved along well. Worth the money, especially for discounted prices offered by Broadway Box. It was unusual to be able to see the band during the whole show, but it seemed to be a plus. It was nice afterwards to see each cast member introduced by name at the end of the show. Tom Wopat's performance stood out to me the ... read more most, but everyone was excellent. |
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Surprisingly flat for such a famous production Review by: Iggy, Apr 21, 2009 |
| I have to agree with the reviewers here who give this show less than stellar marks. It's not a bad show, but the intrinsic fun and quality and of the music and story line are seriously diluted by (i) some suspect cast choices, especially the lawyer, (ii) the very minimalist set and costumes, and (iii) just decent singing and acting. A great way to see this show's limitations is to compare it with Phantom of the Opera, both ... read more of which are similarly long-running, famous, well-received musicals. Phantom has incredibly talented singers, lavish sets and costimes, and very engaging actors; Chicago's weaknesses become very apparent by comparison. Again, it's not a bad show--I'm always a little annoyed by people who eviscerate a show simply because it didn't suit them--but I would recommend Phantom and several more recent show over Chicago. |
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Just can't wait to see it again! Review by: wussy_pillow, Apr 14, 2009 |
| I can't believe what I'm reading in the some of the reviews here.. did you watch it with your eyes closed and listen with large pieces of popcorn in your ears?! I've seen this twice now on Broadway - once in 2006, again in September 2008 (when Roxy was the best I ever ever witnessed!), and am going again with a friend on 1st May. I absolutely love it. I smile ALL the way through, I love the music, the energy, the orchestra, everything! And the ... read more simple setting is there for a reason - it WORKS! Lighting and sound - fantastic. Go! I can't wait to see it again. |
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Great show, fabulous Mama Morton! Review by: krispyc333, Apr 12, 2009 |
| This was a great night's entertainment. I went with my whole family, and even my 10-year-old brother enjoyed it. Velma Kelley is excellent, Roxie Hart is fair, Billy Flynn is great, but Mama Morton takes the cake with a fabulous performance of "When You're Good To Mama". There is only a 14-piece orchestra, but most people play multiple instruments and they have a delightful sound, most notably the trumpet soloist. The ensemble is spot-on, with ... read more perfectly synchronized choreography throughout the musical. Chicago is a fantastic show, don't miss it! |
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Plenty other choices, go elsewhere! Review by: kari, Apr 8, 2009 |
| Not the best show out there! I loved the movie, even know the lyrics by heart and went with high hopes that the Broadway show would be great. It wasn't, not for me, my husband or the other two couples who went with us. With such a terrific story the production could have been more theatrical, grand, the dancing was not impressive, the voices were OK but not so great either (except for the lady playing Mama Morton), zero costs on wardrobe, plain ... read more scenography ... the songs are always going to be great but the play lacks everything else. |
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