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  • Review “The Color of Purple” (Broadway in Chicago): BUY A TICKET!

    Thursday, July 19, 2018 Broadway in Chicago Permalink 0

    Broadway In Chicago and the producers of the Tony Award-winning revival of THE COLOR PURPLE present a limited engagement of THE COLOR PURPLE. My review in three words: BUY A TICKET! THE COLOR PURPLE is absolutely beautiful! Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, the creative team of Marsha Norman (book) and Brenda Russell, Allee ...

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  • Review “Waitress” (Broadway in Chicago): Flavorful Morsel of True Americana

    Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Broadway in Chicago, The Fourth Walsh Permalink 0

    Waitress the Musical Broadway In Chicago presents WAITRESS. Big slices of hometown charm are being served at Joe's Pie Diner. The musical is inspired by Adrienne Shelly's film, Waitress. The creative team of Sara Bareilles (music and lyrics) and Jessie Nelson (book) tell the story of a master baker stuck in both a bad marriage and a humdrum diner. The ...

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  • Review “The Cher Show” (Broadway in Chicago): I BELIEVE in Cher!!!

    Friday, June 29, 2018 Broadway in Chicago Permalink 0

    Reviewed By Carrie Willman Broadway in Chicago presents the World Premiere of THE CHER SHOW - a new musical.  THE CHER SHOW is set to open on Broadway in November after a limited run in Chicago. The musical chronicles the highs and lows of Cher's lengthy career portrayed by three actors in different stages of Cher's life. ...

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  • Review “Pretty Woman” (Broadway in Chicago): S’cute

    Friday, March 30, 2018 Broadway in Chicago, The Fourth Walsh Permalink 0

    Broadway in Chicago presents the world premiere of PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL. The iconic movie starring Julia Roberts is reimagined as a staged musical. A hooker and a businessman enter into a contractual arrangement. The pact leads to transformation. She undergoes a makeover, shedding her street clothes for an upscale wardrobe. He addresses his emotional baggage ...

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  • Review “The Next Big Thing” (Factory Theater): Heart-felt, Comedic Tribute to the 90s!

    Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Broadway in Chicago, The Fourth Walsh Permalink 0

    The Factory Theater presents the second production of its 25th anniversary season, the world premiere of The Next Big Thing. The 90s music scene pitted the grunge verses the coiffed. Playwright Carrie Sullivan plops us smack dab into the industry feud. Alex's (played by a formidable Mary Jo Bolduc) studio is in the camp of promoting independent singer/songwriters like ...

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  • Review “On Your Feet” (Broadway in Chicago): True Love!

    Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Broadway in Chicago, The Fourth Walsh Permalink 0

    Broadway In Chicago presents ON YOUR FEET! The Emilio and Gloria Estefan Broadway Musical. A Cuban heatwave is melting Chicago winter woes. ON YOUR FEET! is back in Chicago for Spring break. The high energy musical is the true story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Gloria (played by a stunning Christie Prades) auditions for Emilio's (played ...

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  • Review “The Humans” (Broadway in Chicago): I miss ATC!

    Thursday, February 1, 2018 Broadway in Chicago, The Fourth Walsh Permalink 0

    The HumansSeattle Repertory TheatreSeattle, WashingtonNovember 28, 2017Photo Credit: Julieta Cervantes Broadway in Chicago, along with Producers Scott Rudin and Barry Diller, present THE HUMANS, Best Play - 2016 Tony Award. I was fortunate to see the world premiere of THE HUMANS at American Theatre Company in 2015. I absolutely loved Stephen Karam's family portrait of love ...

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  • Review “Beautiful The Carole King Musical” (Broadway in Chicago): STILL Beautiful!

    Thursday, December 7, 2017 Broadway in Chicago, The Fourth Walsh Permalink 0

    Broadway in Chicago and Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Publishing present a limited eight-week engagement of BEAUTIFUL -THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. I love this show. When I saw it two years ago( My 2015 Review ), I was blown away by the depth of Carole King's impact on music. Aside from her own Grammy Award-winning albums, King was ...

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  • Review “School of Rock-The Musical” (Broadway in Chicago): Unexpected Depth and Breadth!

    Saturday, November 4, 2017 Broadway in Chicago Permalink 0

    Broadway in Chicago presents SCHOOL OF ROCK – THE MUSICAL for a limited three-week engagement. I'm a huge fan of Jack Black and his antics as the focal point of the 2003 film School of Rock. So, I was cautiously optimistic about a show duplicating that fun sans Black. SCHOOL OF ROCK- THE MUSICAL is unexpectedly great. Julian ...

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  • Review “Aladdin” (Broadway in Chicago): Summer Stay-cation Destination

    Thursday, April 20, 2017 Broadway in Chicago, The Fourth Walsh Permalink 0

    Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway In Chicago present the North American tour of DISNEY'S ALADDIN. Who did it better? Disney animators or Disney's creative team of Alan Menken (music), Howard Ashman (lyrics), Tim Rice (lyrics), Chad Beguelin (lyrics and book).  No contest!  This live production of the beloved cartoon has more of everything! More story, more music, more action, ...

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