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I already saw the movie, which was somewhat boring. In contrast, the play was terrific from beginning to end! Terrific venue, terrific cast, terrific puppets. It was easy to hear the actors. The movement of the horses showed that people had studied live horse movements and behavior extensively. My wife really enjoyed the goose.
While the story of War House does not stand out, the utterly amazing puppetry of the event makes up for it. Not since seeing The Lion King have I been so captivated. The people responsible for the realistic portrayal of the horses deserve 5 stars. I could even "feel" the horses pulling the grass with their teeth.
War Horse was a play that I would recommend everyone see, horse lover or not. The whole show was wonderful, but they obviously spent a lot of time researching how horses move and act. They made them very life-like in their motions and behavior. I got the tickets for my moms birthday and we both had a great time!
Good show. the detail of the horse puppets was amasing. Both my daughtr and i enjoyed the show.
Poor acoustics couple with the heavy English/Irish accents of the actors took some zing out of the play. Special effects were nothing short of FABULOUS and worth the price of admission. The puppeteers did a masterful job recreating the "essence" of a real horse
The puppets and puppetiers were amazing!! Singing is good and lead actor was excellent
It was so amazing at the life size of the horses and the men that worked them did a great job. You really thought they were real. Good play. First time at the Hershey Theater, but will return for more shows. Beautiful theater.
War Horse was an overall joy to experience. The set and puppets were amazing!
This musical adaptation from the screen play captures the heart. Easily you forget that the horses are puppets and become drawn into their very real personalities. You feel the thrill of watching them gallop and their fears as service animals during war. The relationship between horse and man can bring one through the range of emotions This was the perfect Christmas gift. Everyone should want a horse for the holidays!
Recommend seeing the movie version prior to seeing the theater version.
The show was great, More enjoyable since I had seen the film.
We thoroughly enjoyed it. The way the horse's personalities and movements were portrayed was awesome.
Sadly sound difficulties ruined the audiences' ability to deeply connect with the characters and story line. Moreover noone wanted to explain to patrons that there was a problem so patrons left either thinking their hearing was faulty or the play was simply not as moving as one had hoped, heard, and read. Very unprofessionally handled by Hershey Theatre staff as well as the production company. After the performance I Spoke to some of the lead actors and shared my experience with them so that they would have an explanation as to why the Audience did not seem responsive. They said the sound engineer was an apprentice that night. Very unfortunate. Additionally the lighting engineer was terribly unpleasant when I inquired as to the problem, all he could do was point the finger and snarl that he did not want to be bothered with the issue. Overall it was a disappointing end to a much anticipated event.
I hesitated to see the touring company, because we had seen the play in London, where it was so well-done. I was absolutely thrilled that the touring company was equal to the challenge. The play was so emotional and so beautifully presented. Everything about it was amazing. It was easy to forget that I wasn't watching real horses. They were that personal and that real.
The horses become very real within a few minutes of the opening curtain. Easy to become emotionally involved with them. Knew I wanted to see the stage show after seeing the movie, and am still amazed at what was accomplished. The Battle of the Somme on stage! Use of projected images further enhances the experience.
Overall stage performance was good, acting was great!! Had trouble understanding the dialog at times. SEATS were not comfortable!!!! especially when larger people seat in front of you.
The whole play was outstanding. If you could just eliminate the puppeteers in your mind you would believe all the animals were truly alive. The coordination among the puppeteers is just incredible.
Loved it - the puppetry involved to have 2 life size horses onstage was fascinating and a joy to watch - those horse felt real!
It was a great play. I never saw the movie or read the book but this really touched me and you forgot that the horses were actually puppets. I was moved to tears so I couldn't have watched the real horses go through this ordeal. Very good!
Having seen the movie, I wasn't sure what to expect. I have been a fan of musicals as well and had never experienced anything like this production. The puppeteers were genius and the story well-told.
