Good show with great musicians. A must for any Elvis fan.
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THE PREQUEL TO THE RECORD- SETTING, CHICAGO FAVORITE MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
HEARTBREAK HOTEL follows the tender story of Elvis Presley in the early years of his burgeoning career as he and Sam Phillips create the music that will forever change their lives. As Elvis’s career skyrockets, both lifting and shattering the lives of those he loves, a secret love story is revealed, a betrayal is discovered, and “Colonel” Tom Parker changes the course of history, all in just 18 short months.
This brand new musical features hit songs from the King himself as well as the legends who influenced his iconic music, with chart-toppers including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Tutti Frutti,” “That’s All Right Momma,” “Shake, Rattle, and Roll,” and, of course, “Heartbreak Hotel.” This is where the story begins… “take a walk down lonely street.”
Rating: 4 out of 5by Olaf2014 on 8/21/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago Rating: 5 out of 5 You'll love the music
by Anonymous on 8/21/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoFirst act fantastic! Second act a little slower, but the singing was outstanding all the way!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Elvis lives
by MrJim86 on 8/19/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoLots of good early rock ‘n’ roll for us children of the 50s but really not much of a story or book that we don’t already know. But great fun just for the joy of listening to 25 hit tunes from all of the rockers who started the movement of what was to become rock ‘n’ roll & it being here to stay
Rating: 4 out of 5 Fun show with incredible singers
by kelb76 on 8/19/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoI had seen Million Dollar Quartet, which was outstanding, so I was looking forward to seeing this. My boyfriend is a huge Elvis fan and we went for my mom's birthday. They really enjoyed it. It was a little slow at times, but overall was a very good show. The 2 women that play multiple roles from choir singers to back-up singers to artists from the time are mind-blowingly good. Their voices gave me goosebumps they are so good. The finale was so fun. Overall, it was a really good show and we are glad we saw it.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Heartbreaking story
by Jenhowru1 on 8/19/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoLOVED the music, singers, musicians and costumes. The writing was off. The ending was abrupt BUT THE finale was great.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great show
by Bgolfer2 on 8/19/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoVery talented cast and good story with lots off songs. All the singers have great voices. The lead that plays Elvis is good,but doesn't have the hip movement of the real Elvis. Still good and would highly recommend.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Heartbreak Hotel is not Million Dollar Quartet
by koerps on 8/18/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoHad I seen Heartbreak Hotel before I saw Million Dollar Quartet, I would have liked it more. It suffers in the unavoidable comparison. The individual performances were excellent. The piece simply does not hold together well. Kudos to the whole cast for standing vigil for Elvis and Aretha.
Rating: 5 out of 5 One of thebest show I have ever seen.
by AK20175 on 8/17/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoWell done! I wouldn't mind to see it again. Very happy!
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 8/16/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago Very entertaining! Definitely worth going to. Plenty of parking garages in area.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Great music; poor writing
by ticketmastertrixie on 8/15/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoThe music and performing was fantastic, but the storyline writing was choppy. Racial undertones were over-emphasized, building to a bizarre patriotic medley that didn’t fit in with the production. It seemed evident during that scene that the performers were less than enthusiastic about its inclusion, as well.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Good story line, Elvis was great
by showlovefest on 8/15/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoAlthough the singers voices were great, I sometimes had a hard time hearing any words with the really high voices sounding a bit like screeching. The story line of how he came to be the star was very interesting. Colonel Parker was very good, as was Elvis, although Elvis' hair could have been more realistic. No regrets seeing it, but at the cost of the tickets, would have gone to see something else.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Great entertaiment
by E35095 on 8/14/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoGreat show, great cast, except for the civil rights segment very well done.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Luccky on 8/14/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago Took whole family which included my grandchildren everyone enjoyed it. Personally my wife and myself see the million dollar quartet is the spelling is correct. This was seeing the second portion of it. Highly recommend if you have a chance to go and see it. !!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rock On!!
by FrauT on 8/14/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoWe were pleasantly surprised at the venue and the quality of the show itself! This show is first-rate professionally produced and just lots of fun! Great music!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Entertaining from beginning to end!
by Ktsch on 8/14/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoI took my dad who is 86 and will not sit through anything he doesn't like. From the very beginning he whispered "this is so good!" I loved it too and would see it again in a heartbeat.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Heartbreak Hotel
by JohnA49 on 8/14/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoGreat show, small intimate theater. Elvis was amazing as was all support characters. Well worth the price of admission.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Lotta fun
by CBZW on 8/13/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoThe songs, story, and dancing were a flashback to when Elvis was young. We all wanted to sing along.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Great singing, dancing, and playing music
by emprof on 8/13/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoThe music, singing and dancing were very good. Unfortunately, the script was not up to par. I did not connect to the dialog as I did with three much better such plays: Jersey Boys, Million Dollar Quartet, and The Buddy Holly Story.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Fun and entertaining
by karma100 on 8/13/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoVery talented performers with a fun bit of Elvis history. My mom has been a lifelong Elvis fan and has always regretted not seeing him perform live. Though this wasn't quite the same, she really enjoyed the show, the music, and the overall experience. Great little theater too--there's not a bad seat in the house.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Heartbreak Hotel A Keeper of the Past
by Ralph3 on 8/12/18Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoFrom a pure entertainment viewpoint Heartbreak Hotel started a little slowly (in order to tell the story of Elvis' Memphis and black/white beginnings). I won't get bogged down in the story lline because I am more about the music; I'll just say it historically seemed basically on the mark. I remember my dad casually mentioning 50 years ago how Col. Parker was something of a sleaze and the play fills out his synopsis. The music picks up and takes over after the intermission. Much more vibrant and alive. Eddie Clendening is a winner as was Erin Burniston, the three African-American singers and the rest of the cast. If you are even a casual Elvis fan, you will enjoy it.