Category: Theatre
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REVIEW: “Miss Saigon”
For many years, I have been a fan of Miss Saigon. However, tonight is the first night I’ve had a chance to see it. When I say I’ve been a fan, I mean that I’ve listened to the Original Cast Recording (with Lea Salonga) since it was first released. I was never available when the tour…
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REVIEW: “Hello, Dolly!”
There are two reasons I saw Hello, Dolly! during its Chicago run. The least important of those two is that I’d never seen it on stage before. More importantly, however….BETTY BUCKLEY!! That’s right. Betty Friggin’ Buckley! You see, I’m kind of obsessed with Betty Buckley. It started when I was a kid watching Eight is Enough. Honestly, she…
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REVIEW: “Pretty Woman The Musical”
About three years ago, I was rather excited about seeing the musical production of “First Wives Club” in Chicago. It was to be it’s premiere before heading to Broadway. Seeing as I loved the movie, I figured this would be awesome. It wasn’t. It didn’t go to Broadway. I was disappointed. So when I heard…
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NaBloPoMo (11/2016) – Day 11: “Fun Home” Review
Attending the national touring production of Fun Home was, to put it bluntly, an emotional kick in the stomach. It had already been an emotional week, full of highs and lows, and this was one more thing to toss onto the ever-growing pile of feelings. It is a beautiful show that was beautifully performed. The cast was…
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REVIEW: “On Your Feet The Musical”
If you have the opportunity to see On Your Feet The Musical, do NOT pass it up! I guarantee you, the “Rhythm is Gonna Get You” right from the start of the show. And it’s not gonna let you go!
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REVIEW: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Chicago)
Back from “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” It was a good show. Though, nothing can compare to the production I saw with Donny Osmond. At least, I haven’t seen one yet that can compare. Ace Young was effective as Joseph. He has the looks, he has the singing ability, he has the acting chops,…
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REVIEW: An Evening with Sutton Foster
Anyone who knows me is aware that I’ve become rather obsessed with Sutton Foster over the last few months. Okay, well, not obsessed with Foster, really. Actually, I’ve become obsessed with her talent. I’ve been listening to her music on repeat for weeks now. I did a marathon viewing of Bunheads. (Can someone give me a reason…
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REVIEW: Evita (Oriental Theatre, Chicago)
By now, regular readers of my blog should be aware that I have a background in Theatre. I’ve been in shows; I’ve worked tech for shows; I’ve done front of house for shows; I have an MA in Theatre. So, living in Chicago should be quite the jackpot for me, right? Well, unfortunately, I don’t…
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