Different concept
by barbarazpost on 6/3/11Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoThe presentation of the play was very different and interesting. The actors and actresses were very good and their voices were excellent. Very enjoyable
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The presentation of the play was very different and interesting. The actors and actresses were very good and their voices were excellent. Very enjoyable
The concept is really great....the songs were memorable, i would definitely recommend to others!
This play was unforgettable and thought-provoking, as well as entertaining. Many messages to absorb about life. Excellent cast. They coped incredibly well with a technical glitch that required the whole performance to be done without benefit of microphones. An amazing acoustic performance that merited the standing ovation that they received.
Although the show was a bit delayed due to sound system difficulties, it was actually to our benefit to hear the beauty of the performers voices. The delay didn't affect them at all and the show was amazing!
I have always been a fan of Studs Terkel and knew that Working would be a quality production. Well, it was absolutely fantastic! I took my husband and he gave it rave reviews, too. The topic, the performers, the singing, the musicians, the people that helped the performers change their clothing for the different characters....it was a top-notch production!!! And, we want to mention that we really like that theater, too.
Technical difficulties (loss of sound system) did not stop this group of actors and directors. The show went on, voices were lifted to make up for the "glitch," and it was pretty awesome. When it was over and the audience gave a standing ovation, the actors were in near-tears. Made the evening very special. Would recommend this show to anyone, although under 12 might be bored.
The sound system failed. Those of us with old ears moved to the front row. I can testify that the cast projected - I've been in other theaters where the cast did not do as good a job projecting. The show was moving, funny, and poignent. It gave me new respect for ALL work!
The updated version of Working that we saw was terrific. I was afraid that it might be dated - but it still works as an overview of the insights of regular people and their jobs. The cast was terrific, so very talented, each and every one of them. My teenagers loved it, too. A thumbs up from me 51 yrs old & my 15 year old & 19 year old.
Very talented cast portrays the working lives of urban residents with delightful music, humor and candor. Very entertaining.
What a great experience. The actors were marvelous playing a number of different roles and the set was perfect for for play.
I can't believe this play is closing early. It is fantastic and should be sold out every show for the next 3 years. The concept was a tough sell for me, but so many personal friends recommended it, I had to give it a try. It will make you laugh and cry at the same time and the acting/singing is amazing. It is very entertaining, but at the same time really makes you think. I hope it comes back soon so those of you that haven't seen it get a chance!
The performers were captivating, made you feel like they actually performed the jobs and had the dreams. Excellent adaptation of the book!
Really great & novel adaption of a book that's been around a long time. Clever to make it a musical. More humorous than I remember the book being.
The show was good and "real life"-like, however, we felt the cussing was excessive (especially the use of the "f" word - seemed almost forced and on purpose). We were also surprised at some of the "costumes" on larger characters.
Great show. Couldn't have had better seats. The cast was amazing. They all played all their parts wonderfully. Was very true to life.
This show was very solid. Some tightness of musical direction has been lost, but I can imagine what the MD originally set. I really enjoyed the concept of the show and the behind the scenes scene changes, but I wish it would have played more towards the end of the show. Overall, a very enjoyable show.
Was blown away by the singing - some of the cast members are absolutely incredible. Go see it SOON, before it closes!
Loved the intimacy of the small theatre. The kind of show everyone can relate too. Loved watching all the character changes. Fabulous entertainment.
Fun revisions to the work from the original. Good work from the actors, especially the maid/hooker/etc.
A great talented cast. Really enjoyed the performance. Loved the different perspectives from the characters.