Chicago Reviews

Edmer from USA

VERY ENTERTAINING!

I saw the show on May 27, 2009 and the character of Roxy Hart was played by an actress named Michelle (I've forgotten her last name). I thought the show was wonderful. I think my husband thoroughly enjoyed the skimpy costumes, since he's not much of a theater-goer. The singing was fabulous and the dancing was equally good. We were on a vacation to London and had originally wanted to see Wicked but when we saw discounted tickets for Chicago at the TKTS booth, we bought them. We had a great time and we highly recommend the show!

Stev adams from wales uk

CHICAGO.GARRICK

friday.6 jan.12.this was my 1st visit to theatreland.i was stitting at the rear right hand of stalls, before the show even started i realised visibility was awful, there are pillars in the way and even with someone of normal height in front, i had a third of the stage obscured.several people in this area quickly moved as the show started, i waited until the interval before moving.the show was excellent, gorgeous girls. comedic with powerful singing.i was dissappointed that america ferria had finished her stint as i booked when she was still in show,but the regular stars were superb.look at seating plan before booking garrick.

Kate from London

ACTORS PERFORMANCES WERE SPECTACULAR

Saw the show last night with a group of friends, I hadn't ready any current reviews but since it's a West End constant, how bad could it be? The performers were very good, how they dance, sing and talk at the same time is phenomenol. The only criticism was having the musicians on the stage meant that the performers had to work in really 'cramped' conditions, this really didn't work for me or my friends. It would have been so much better if they had room to move around and use the space. Granted we were in the cheap seats, but there were substantial parts of the stage obscured, it interferred with the enjoyment. If buying tickets make sure that they are in the centre of the theatre and not in the wings

Elliot Pulham from London, UK

NOT THE CHICAGO YOU'RE LOOKING FOR

If you’ve come to London to enjoy great theater, this production of Chicago isn’t it. How very, very disappointed we were. Casting strong leads who can command a role is so very important in a musical production like this, and the producers clearly got this all wrong. Velma was anything but sultry, and Roxie was (and I’m being kind) at least 10 years too old for the part – perhaps never having had the looks, pipes, or emotive capability for the role. Big Mama was a lifeless, stationary stump. And frankly, the entire cast gave wooden performances, clearly disengaged from one another. No feeling, no “magic,” and no connection with each other or the audience. Technically excellent, they hit every note with precision . . . and a total lack of feeling that left the songs ringing hollow. The one (and only) bright point in this production was the excellent chorus; these young men and women are still on their way up, and they performed like they intended to get there.

KD from Wiltshire

VERY AVERAGE

I had great expectations for the Chicago musical. My wife and myself went to the matinee showing on Friday 10th October and I have to say it was disappointingly average.

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