Chicago the Musical (Touring) Tickets

Fabulous professional dancers, powerful singing, strong female characters and Jazz, what's not to like about the musical Chicago? The narrative, costumes, and set! The storyline left me without any connection to the characters depicted on stage. I was missing the pivotal, moving moment that would draw me into the text. Most of the costuming was bland at best, ill placed at times, and in a couple of instances distractingly inappropriate. The set was mainly strip of stage wrapped around the raked setting of the orchestra. I suspect the simplicity is efficient for a travel show, but extremely bland rather than minimalist. I have experienced powerful grey minimalist set design and drab worker's overalls style of costuming to enhance a moving stage performance. I have also appreciated the delicious eye candy of AB Ballet's Nutcracker 2009/2010 season. The set design of Chicago: the Musical was an uninspiring bland. Having recently moved to Northern Alberta, I note there seems to be a great number of churches, more if you include the unofficial religion of hockey. For my inspiration, motivation, awe for human creativity and invention, I attend live theater. Unlike the evangelical theater goers around me, I did not rise to my feet in applause at the end of this performance. Why do people give standing ovations to every live performance they attend? Is it because the ticket price is so costly, or they don't attend much live theater? I feel the potential of the powerful voices and accomplished dancing of the performers was wasted on this repetition stage production of Chicago: the Musical. This was the first time in years that I tried to figure out how soon we could leave without being rude to the performers who did a great job with what they were given. I'm glad we had seats on the aisle.

Chicago matinee performance was amazing. The talent, talent , talent, was astronauimous , however the sound sytem was lacking. With the incrediable voices , there seemed to be no " umph" in the sound. The acting ,and play was well performed, esp." Roxie",! Would I go again, yes, however hoping the sound system would be improved.

I loved it. It was a great experience. I only cringed at the word J... C... I wish it could have been left out. The music and singing was just fantastic. I am so glad I went!

It was a fantastic show. Its one of the classics must see, recommend it to everyone.

I had seen the movie and had great expectations for this show. The cast was amazing and I had a smile on my face the whole time.

I bought tickets for the wife and I for our 6 year anniversary and we will never forget it, amazing show!

Chicago was an amazing musical! Everybody played their roles perfectly and the simplicity of the setting only enhanced the actors and actresses talent. Then boys didn't hurt either ;) Would love to see this musical again. There were almost no moments that I didn't like. I unfortunately didn't like the woman who played Matron Mama Morton :( She can sing incredibly but she wasn't right for that role in my eyes.

I loved the play -- amazing songs, amazing dancing -- lots of laughs!

Exceptional talent with voice, musicians and dancers.

This was the third time that I have seen "Chicago" at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, and it was as much a thrill as the first time. The music and performances were spectactular! A show I will see time and time again for years to come!

First time at this venue, which was lovely. The play was great; very effective even though there were few props and fewer costume changes.

What a performance!!!!! Great dancing, phenomenal singing and music that was out of this world! Everybody should see this tremendous show!

This show was great! the characters were bang on. I wanted to see more.

This play held my attention right till the end. It was full of humor and the dancing, acting and lighting was wonderful. I would definaltly see it again. :)

Great performance! Singing and dancing was amazing - costumes very jazzy! Humorous and mesmerizing! Debra Walton's (Mama) powerful and voice was indeed an added treat!

Well done, centre sec, mid way, found volume to be less than prior shows, which was good, encouraged listening. Minute details of expression were noted as were Fosse’s recognizable traits. Standing ovation not warranted. Nevertheless, good job. TE

we love musicals... however this one did not catch either of our fancies.

This was such an amazing show! Every character impressed. Even my husband has been raving about it!

We had the pleasure of seeing Chicago at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on Friday Mar.26. After seeing Broadway shows in New York I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this touring rendition. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the show and would recommend it to our friends. Very impressed and I am looking forward to the future shows being brought to Edmonton via Broadway in Canada.

The actor who played Roxie wasn't as good as she could have been. Also sit as close to the stage as possible.