The Cher Show- Page 15

[ChgoTheatreGuy]

Posted: 6/26/18 at 8:36pm

Got an email today from Hottix, "The Cher Show" is on there, tickets start at $35.00...please go and see this show, it is sooo good!...

 

[BalconyClub]

Posted: 6/26/18 at 11:48pm

Show is tight! Ran 2:39 tonight, maybe 2:38. Great main floor H8 seat.

Chaz was definitely mentioned at least 3 times in Act 1. I missed all 3 references Saturday night.

New jokes are heard in the Vegas act.

Star Cher is more emotional at end of show.

Cinematic closing credits debuted tonight.

Exiting audience met a downpour. It was a slow departure as umbrellas were opened beneath the marquee.

One woman wiped out face down after stepping off the curb into the drenched bike lane. Her girlfriends helped her up, and schlepped her into McDonald's so that she could catch her breath. She is fine.

Looking forward to Wednesday matinee - the largest audience - so far - for the Chicago run.

[John Adams]

Posted: 6/27/18 at 9:52am

BrodyFosse123 said: "Scroll up. We already discussed that Chicago Tribune article 2 days ago after she attended the show this weekend."

Yeah...

Still, it bears repeating because it's so fabulously summarized by the one person who's opinion should matter most: "In many parts, it was much, much better than I thought it would be. And there were no parts where I wanted to gouge my eyes out."

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/27/18 at 10:22am

I'm sure Cher is still in Chicago and cracking the whip based on the recent changes mentioned above.  I don't think anyone is sleeping this week.   

[RevolutionaryCostume]

Posted: 6/27/18 at 4:13pm

WGN had a short interview with Stephanie J Block and Jarrod Spector today.

https://wgntv.com/2018/06/26/the-cher-show/

[South Florida]

Posted: 6/27/18 at 6:10pm

Angel of music.

[ChgoTheatreGuy]

Posted: 6/27/18 at 7:13pm

OMFG!!!  I just found out that I won two tickets for tomorrow night's show!  Cannot wait, I wished that I lived closer to Chicago so that I could see it more!  Really hope to get an opportunity to see the real Cher also!...

[pc1145N]

Posted: 6/27/18 at 9:35pm

Darn! I did not win tickets to tomorrow's performance!

[BalconyClub]

Posted: 6/27/18 at 9:38pm

At today's matinee, the near capacity house applauded Jarrod Spector's performance as Sonny Bono in I Got You Babe moments after his duet with Cher began.

The 2PM show also featured captioning of the book and song lyrics.

[Addendum]

Posted: 6/27/18 at 10:17pm

I sat two rows in front of Cher at this past Sunday's evening show.  My opinion is that the 1st act needs a lot of work.  Jokes fell flat, I didn't really care that much about the characters, there wasn't a lot of energy or excitement presented.  There also is an issue with the sound, very hard to hear at points, and the musical numbers seem a tad weak.  

The 2nd half bought be back though!  Full of energy, humor, and emotion.  

One last note, with Charlie Williams in the ensemble - that is all I really needed to be mesmerized!

Updated On: 6/27/18 at 10:17 PM

[RevolutionaryCostume]

Posted: 6/28/18 at 12:27am

Also, they changed Georgia's repeated line from "You may not be the prettiest, or the smartest, or the most talented" to "You may not look like everyone else, or be the smartest or the most talented."

The line didn't get the awkward laughter from the audience it did before.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 6/28/18 at 3:58pm

I went to both Wednesday shows yesterday and they were identical. Theatre was packed for both with responsive crowds. Audience was into it. Heard lots of positive comments after. Spoke with Michael Barresse at stage door and he said those shows felt great. He said it felt like things were coming together and landing with the audiences. He said they were the best audiences so far.

My thoughts. I like the three Chers. It’s very meta and I think it works. Babe and Star Cher are the standouts. Michaela as Babe is a star. She delivers and has charisma. Block is sensational. She doesn’t do a Cher impression but boy does she have the physicality down-the walk, mannerisms, and a nuance of the speaking voice. She carries herself like Cher. It’s a brilliant performance. Never campy. Teal is the weak link. She’s playing the 70s Cher and she is so white it hurts. Cher was tan as hell during those years and Teal is a.) too classically gorgeous and too WASPY looking. She pale. She sings terrifically but she like a white chick at a costume party with a Cher wig. Didn’t love her.

Emily Skinner has a gravity that is palpable. She could get a featured nod. She’s just pure grace oh and the voice.

I’m with Cher on this. It feels long. It’s brilliant at parts and drags at parts. Overall I liked it a great deal. The men are all top notch. The talent is off the chain.

One note to the costumer. The guys wear these black onesies with collars through the show. They are really ill fitting and unflattering. Those need tailoring.

I think the show will do well and I think they are taking the responsibility of making changes before Broadway

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/28/18 at 4:12pm

One note to the costumer.

That is the legendary Bob Mackie.  Please don’t reduce him to just “the costumer.”

His association with this show legitimized the production to many.  It did to me and to others who first dismissed THE CHER SHOW when it was first announced.   

[DAME]

Posted: 6/28/18 at 4:48pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "One note to the costumer.

That is the legendary Bob Mackie. Please don’t reduce him to just “the costumer.”

His association with this show legitimized the production to many. It did to me and to others who first dismissed THE CHER SHOW when it was first announced. "

 

WORD!

[CherBrasil]

Posted: 6/28/18 at 5:57pm

Did they really cut Teal's Superstar number? 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/28/18 at 6:01pm

Did they really cut Teal's Superstar number?

Dude, that was one of the first things cut from the show.  

[robskynyc]

Posted: 6/28/18 at 7:03pm

I just wanna day a huge THANK YOU to all of you who have written such detailed comments about the show and changes. It’s very much appreciated <3

[BalconyClub]

Posted: 6/28/18 at 10:32pm

I expect the reviews will not be kind to the many jokes that miss -- and the live camera work that clearly is not.

I love the story, orchestrations, lighting, dancing, costumes, and performances.

Updated On: 6/28/18 at 10:32 PM

[Broadwayfanboy44]

Posted: 6/28/18 at 11:09pm

When will the reviews for the Chicago run be published??? 

[BalconyClub]

Posted: 6/28/18 at 11:57pm

Tonight was the Chicago opening.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 6/29/18 at 12:07am

BrodyFosse123 said: "One note to the costumer.

That is the legendary Bob Mackie. Please don’t reduce him to just “the costumer.”

His association with this show legitimized the production to many. It did to me and to others who first dismissed THE CHER SHOW when it was first announced. "

Oh my God. I’m fully aware the costume DESIGNER is Mackie. By addressing the costumer I mean who ever is sewing and fitting the garments. Jesus Christ. 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 6/29/18 at 12:19am

Just belt out 'Believe!' Pre-Broadway 'Cher Show' needs to let the Chers take charge!

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/reviews/ct-ent-cher-show-chicago-review-0629-story.html

 

[CukorLover]

Posted: 6/29/18 at 12:26am

Robbie2 said: "Just belt out 'Believe!' Pre-Broadway 'Cher Show' needs to let the Chers take charge!

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/reviews/ct-ent-cher-show-chicago-review-0629-story.html





"Yikes--this doesn't seem too promising! And the review doesn't even mention choreographer, Christopher Gattelli! I thought dance played a big part in this show?

While his review of Jarrod Spector's performance was quite complimentary, it certainly didn't do the show as a whole any favors: "Lovable, acerbic and aptly eccentric, Spector is absolutely fabulous as Bono — this is already is an award-worthy supporting performance, but it doesn’t say “The Sonny Bono Show” on the street outside the Oriental Theatre, where I saw “The Cher Show” on Wednesday night."

 

Updated On: 6/29/18 at 12:26 AM

[Robbie2]

Posted: 6/29/18 at 12:47am

THE CHER SHOW REVIEWS

https://www.chicago-theater.com/theaters/oriental-theatre/the-cher-show-customer-reviews.php

Updated On: 6/29/18 at 12:47 AM

[Elegance101]

Posted: 6/29/18 at 12:48am

Chicago Tribune review seems to be very positive for Block, Spector, and Skinner, fine with everyone else, says the book is the biggest problem, mainly the whole concept of the variety show as the framing device and how the entire show is framed around her relationships with men.