WHITE NOISE slammed in Chicago Tribune

Not pretty...unfortunately he is right.

"'White Noise,' which is written by Matte O'Brien, directed by Sergio Trujillo and staged with Broadway talent and production values, currently allows all of its bite, energy and potential to dissipate in an exaggerated, alienating and wholly predictable world of neo-Nazi clutter and music-biz cliches.

The band was real and coded hate-speech thrives, yet there is so little in this show that rings even remotely true. And that is its currently crippling problem. Without subtlety, it lacks both artistic sophistication and moral force."
Chicago Tribune WHITE NOISE Review

I think the band referred to is Prussian Blue. The writing is just unclear.

I agree with pretty much everything Jones said in his review--including his statement that despite its flaws, it's still worth checking out. And tickets are pretty cheap--about half of what you would be paying on Broadway.

I agree about the script lacking the punch and depth of such a highly charged topic, but I still found the show interesting and entertaining. I got a ticket on Hottix and it was well worth it. The cast is tremendous and the music is infectious. I'd go back just for some of those musical numbers. Hip Hop Country stopped the show and I just wanted to watch that number again and again.

I hope they continue to work on this show. I would love to see it emerge as something exciting and gain momentum. Yes, it still has a long way to go, but this isn't a bad show or production in the least. I've seen far worse get showered with praise (and awards) in Chicago. I use the critics' reviews just to get an idea of what the physical production is like. I rarely agree with them or find them consistent.

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Well, the Sun Times liked it and the show appears to have caught some traction. I think it will still do well. Remember the scathing review of Wicked comparing it to Nazi propaganda? I've seen good reviews make a silk purse from a sow's ear, but I can't recall a bad review having much influence, especially when the critics are divided. The show is not ready for Broadway yet nor am I fully convinced it truly belongs on Broadway. But it could definitely work Off-Broadway and in the West End with more development.
Sun Times Review

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The cast is outstanding - the vocals are incredible at times. MacKenzie Mauzy, Emil Padgett, Wallace Smith and Rodney Hicks are worth the price of ticket. I also enjoyed the choerography even with the tiny stage. And, the technical aspects are great. The story has some major holes, the background and basis for the belifs of the sisters is confusing and mysterious. Some of the dialogue is silly and the staging awkeard at times. Regardless, I would recommend the show.

The vehemence of this and other posts about White Noise makes me wonder what's really going on here. That review wasn't a "SLAM" by any stretch. Reviews for the show (including this one by Chris Jones) have been mixed- as you expect for a show previewing. So why the hate for this show?

There have also been tickets available through Goldstar- I think I saw some for $25 during previews.

In the music clip on the website, is MacKenzie Mauzy the one singing? Just curious...

I have always been intrigued by this musical since I heard about its run in New Orleans. I would definitely like to see an incarnation of it.