Female lead (Nellie) lacked spunk. Her voice was good, but acting was weaker. Male lead was fabulous. I did not care for Bloody Mary's voice. Ensemble members were outstanding.
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Rating: 3 out of 5by Anonymous on 2/28/12Cadillac Palace - Chicago Rating: 5 out of 5 South Pacific was Exhilarating!!!
by TPOTO on 2/28/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoThe music and voices were awesome!!! The actress who played Nellie really played her part well. The actor who played Emile and the actress who played Bloody Mary had exceptional voices.
Rating: 4 out of 5 South Pacific
by Stefanee on 2/28/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoIt was very well done and the music was phenominal!
Rating: 2 out of 5by Anonymous on 2/28/12Cadillac Palace - Chicago Did not like some of the cast, the sets were minimilistic, and the pacing was slow.
Rating: 2 out of 5by Anonymous on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - Chicago Not nearly as good as Drury Lane Oak Brook. The male lead was almost impossible to understand . The stsge/set was very minimal.
Rating: 2 out of 5 Disappointing!
by Sadly001 on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoI love the musical South Pacific, but I did not love this rendition. The vocals were not energetic enough and Emile's french accent was too thick to understand much of what he sang. I did not know going in that I was to be privvy to two men coming out of the shower stalls naked (holding a towel over thier front parts when they spun around). I don't pay to see things like this and if it happens again in this theater, I will look elsewhere for entertainment.
Rating: 4 out of 5by Anonymous on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - Chicago The sailors were amazing! Could have watched them all night!
Rating: 5 out of 5 South Pacific
by AliceMC on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoWonderful play, the actors were great, and the theatre was beautiful. I would highly recommend this play. Even though we were in balcony seats, we could see real good. The only thing, is the concession stand prices, are outrageous. That's the only complaint.
Rating: 3 out of 5 South Pacific
by QVWX on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoTerrific "Nelly" and "Emil" but balance of cast just OK. Thin orchestra.
Rating: 3 out of 5by LiOL on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - Chicago It's fun to see an old musical, beautiful voices, well done.
Rating: 4 out of 5 wonderful!
by evanbear on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoWe really enjoyed the performance. It was very hot in the theater and I would recommend dressing in layers to allow for that. Could see very well. I have seen this movie many times so I am very familiar with the story line, no surprises for me. However, musically this has always been one of my favorites and seeing the musical at Cadillac did NOT disappoint me!! It was wonderful. Easy to see from many different areas. ok took advantage of the assisted hearing devices that they have. These really helped me. interesting that they would ask about photos as we were told firmly, no photographing allowed at all. not even of the theater.
Rating: 5 out of 5 South Pacific was Incredible!!!
by indiana62 on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoI got last minute tickets and found fantastic seats. South Pacific was outstanding. I cannot give it enough accolades....I would go again....Great music....Great Casting...Great Show!!!!
Rating: 4 out of 5 South Pacific was a hoot!
by BFCBFC on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoGood acting, great energy. Our family group ranged in age from ten through seventy, and everyone had a fine time.
Rating: 5 out of 5 South Pacific
by kasloc on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoThe show has lost none of the lustre since we first saw the musical 50 years ago. This performance was top " Broadway" in every aspect - the orchestra - the singing - the acting - the cast. The songs are still ringing in our heads. And the ride on the South Shore from South Bend to Chicago is so smooth, so inexpensive and so stress free! We had a delightful weekend.
Rating: 3 out of 5 south pacific
by 3435 on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoNot as profestionaly done as i expected. Singing was excellent. Acting not so good. Could not understand the lead charactor to heavy of a french accent
Rating: 4 out of 5 Wonderfully nostolgic
by LH2010 on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoOverall, was just splendid.I loved it even more when I learned that it was a non-union production. It can be done and well, at that.
Rating: 1 out of 5by Anonymous on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - Chicago I have to say that was one of the worst musicals I have seen in a long long time. The leads were weak, the ensemble songs were weak....set design was far too minimal for a production such as that.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Kudos to Marcello for a magnificent Emil DeBeque
by LuvsSondheim on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoA fun resurrection of the production of "South Pacific". The two male leads were wonderful, especially Emil -- his wonderfully warm, rich baritone was beautiful. Unfortunately, Kate Reid was a lackluster Nellie. The portrayal of Bloody Mary was downright creepy -- played more sinister than I have ever seen. Lyat was stunning and her dance to "Happy Talk" was lovely. Billis was a great comic relief along with the rest of the male chorus. I was distracted by the rather stilted blocking - and the lack of chemistry between the lovers. It may have been an "off" performance so I would still recommend it. There are 2 other points which I have to complain about: Concessions should not sell items wrapped in heavy cellophane that crinkles loudly through a performance -- wrap it in plastic or something else. The couple behind us was eating the pretzels throughout the first act making a lot of noise with the wrapping. All of us around them were distracted. In addition, Concessions should not be serving alcohol to someone is obviously intoxicated which the person behind us was. He talked throughout the show loudly no matter our requests for quiet.
Rating: 5 out of 5 South Pacific Superb!
by JGuerrini on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoI saw the movie and was not quite sure what to expect from the play. It far exceeded my expectations! All the actors are extremely talented. The singing and dancing, as well as the acting, were phenomenal. They really brought you into the story and made you feel how the characters felt. Many emotional ups and downs throughout the performance. The actors were perfectly picked for their individual parts, making you believe they were that character. Would love to see it again! Bravissimo!
Rating: 5 out of 5 South Pacific was great!
by Discrimination on 2/27/12Cadillac Palace - ChicagoWhat a wonderful way to spend the evening. The singing was great as well as the acting.