Chicago Tour - is it worth it? — Page 2

We went to the matinee today. Had last row of loge 4 seats. At intermission we got moved to FRONT ROW. Having a husband who isnt afraid of asking paid off! Michelle was as good as any Roxy I have seen. I have always loved her as Mona but she can really belt out a tune and dance...and this really showcases her talents. Terra was of course awesome as usual. If we had been able to snag front row for tonights show we would have stayed as well. We spotted Michelle leaving (most would not have recognized her, but we did due to our admiration for her) and I rolled down my window and had to do a "way to go Michelle" to which she looked up, smiled and waved. I am sure it caught her off guard to be called by name but all the same I hope it made her feel good to be recognized. If it comes near me again (2 hour drive today each way) I will definitely be there. This is one show I can never tire of. Go see it and you will NOT be disappointed.

The lack of a set is one thing I love about Chicago. The show stands on its own without any elaborate props and set. I cannot say enough how much I loved it!

CJR, I know you will not be let down. I sat in awe at how wonderful she is. We talked with her a while on the picket line a couple of years ago and she is a real gem. So nice, so friendly and sincere. I would love to find a way to contact her and let her know how much we loved her performance today.

yeah, I wonder how the original Chicago was done. Was it done as a normal straightforward type play? or was it does as a vaudville sort of show too? I really liked it. Everything was so dramatic and just perfect. my sister said she liked how the male dancer was smoking in the "Roxie" song, that just shows how detailed this show is and how everything is just perfect.

Is Terra that good of a Velma? Now I really can't wait till Wednesday when the show comes to FL.
The original Chicago production was more flashy with period costumes and very nice dressed up chorus girls. I'm sure someone a bit older might provide you with a better description.

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I was surprised to see the diversity of people at the performance. its always great when there are teenagers, older folks, middle aged folks, just everyone there. very cool.

I agree. Terra is awesome. She and Michelle make a great duo and they have the onscreen chemistry that is necessary in this show. If they dont have chemistry, they sure can fake it well! All of the cast seemed to be having so much fun doing the show. Last I saw him on Broadway, PJ Benjamin just seemed to be tired of doing it, going through the motions. I did not see any of that on the tour version. They ALL seemed to be really loving what they do.

It's excellent, I'd post more about it, but i'm not really up to it today, I'll post more later though.

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