Theatre
No more results on this page
Sometimes it was hard to understand the words they were singing. they were not clear. maybe the sound equipment. I was in the 2rd row. I did not care for the scenery. Too plain. Nothing like the original scenery. it was the biggest disapointment of the show. This has always been one of my favorites but when Donnie osmond did it. It was done too modern.
Fortunately, the music was not changed. The production itself was changed so where Jacob's family was set in contemporary times, then the costumes were replaced with robes. However, several of the characters still had contemporary short haircuts when they went back a long time ago. The leads had weak voices for a large auditorium. And, the lead playing Joseph spent too much time throwing his hair back. The person playing the Pharaoh was a sad resemblance to Elvis. His pitch of his voice was too high and he lacked the Elvis charisma. Plus, he was too skinny and without the requisite hair size. In addition, there were no kids to whom the narrator would tell the story.
This was the first time for us to attend an event at DeVos and it was wonderful.
My wife and I attended 10/3/2014. We had a good time. The show was far from sold out. Afterward, everyone sort of filed out talking about other things. The show was a lot of fun and I'm glad we went, but if Joseph comes to town again, I think I'll pass. I've seen Phantom, Miss Saigon (twice) and Les Miserables (twice). This is not the sort of musical you go to see twice.
I really liked the cast, they were talented and personable. They really seemed to connect with the audience and that made for a fun experience. Not a big fan of the actual musical and that sort of surprised me. I have been to a lot of shows and this was always on the wishlist, but I left feeling a little meh. Again, this was an incredible cast and they were entertaining, I just wish they had better material.
absolutely wonderful!!!!!!! the acoustics was great, pronunciation could have been some better , but still wonderful.
Thoroughly enjoyed the singing and dancing. Elvis Pharoah provides good comic relief. Truly amazing dancers. Stage sets and costumes a little disappointing. 15+ years ago, I saw a production in same venue with more sets and dazzling costumes. This version relies on projection images and spotlights on drapery backdrop with minimal solid sets. Affect is sparse. Energy does abound especially with the finale. However, most songs are just narrative. Any Dream Will Do is the only true song and comes at the end......beautiful, but show could use a couple more hits. Worth seeing for the first time.
Enjoyed a great show watching Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Overall this was the poorest rendition of the Joseph of the four times I have seen the play. The ensemble was quite good, but the leads lacked presence. Some of the modernization did not help, but left you scratching your head. Not having the students (traditional in the past) was a loss.
I loved the variety of music types and the singing and dancing were truly wonderful! Great family friendly event with lots of humor and colorful action.
Very entertaining! Loved the show. Vocals were awesome.
After enjoying this same show in the 90's at the Fox Theatre in Detroit featuring Donny Osmond, I thought I'd take my daughter so she could experience "Joseph" herself. We were so excited! Unfortunately after the first few songs' worth of average vocals, weak digital sets and lack of artistic inspiration, we left the theatre early. So Disappointed we spent over a hundred on seats! Sorry, in my opinion, about all this show has going for it are its dance moves.
Joseph was jam-packed with energy and fun. I definitely recommend this to every age level and group as the whole theatre was on its feet by the end of the show. Musically exhilarating, dynamic, pulsing, moving, and filled with gorgeous sets, costumes, actors, and movement. Would go again in a heartbeat.
The DeVos theater was really nice! The performance had definite ups and downs. The choreography was excellent! The harmonies were great. Ace as Joseph was pretty weak. Especially when he was happy, he sounded squeaky. We really missed the children being narrated to. Weren't really sure what the point of having a narrator was if she wasn't narrating to anyone in particular. Really disappointed in the way this version of the play showed Joseph going to bed with Potiphar's wife. That was a complete let-down. That was not how the story goes, and it makes no sense feeling sorry for him going to jail when he wasn't innocent. Really liked the "Cannan Days" scene! That is one that you usually sleep through and this was a fantastic rendition! All-in-all worth seeing. Everyone was leaving in a great mood, singing and dancing. That's what the theater is all about!
WONDERFUL show! This was my 4th or 5th time seeing Joseph, by far the best out of all of them. Loved every minute of it!
Had never seen this onstage. Only as a movie. Amazing ensemble and highly entertaining.
The music, singing, choreography and the cast were amazing!!!
Hard to believe that God can be completely removed from a story right out of the Bible, but He was. Totally disappointing production.
My husband and I love going to Broadway Grand Rapids shows and catch several every year. We brought our 13-year-old son to Joseph, thinking he would enjoy this one, and he did. So it was not a terrible show. But it was not up to the usual standard we find at DeVos Hall. The narrator's voice (Diana DeGarmo) is rather shriek-y in the high range, though overall not unpleasant. But Joseph's voice (Ace Young) did not fit at all. Again, his voice is not unpleasant, but it's just not strong enough for such a full musical. Perhaps we've been spoiled by how incredible many other Broadway Grand Rapids shows have been. (Les Miserables last year was one of the best. The talent was as good as anywhere.) I also missed having the children in the production. I suppose it's challenging logistically to have children at each tour stop, but it adds a lot to the show. We don't regret going, but hope for better next time.
I'm a big fan of Webber and Rice musicals. For this performance, the singing was OK as was the acting. I don't expect this performance will win any awards, but it was a good way to spend an evening in Grand Rapids. Lots of well behaved kids in the audience.