We Will Rock You truly Rocks!!!
by MGPalmer on 12/10/13Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts - RaleighI have seen the original cast production in London and I must say that this performance of We Will Rock You, although on a smaller, less extravagant scale, was every bit as energizing and purely entertaining. As a major fan of Queen and Freddie Mercury, I went in to the theater with a slight bit of trepidation, however, within minutes of the beginning announcement, I was totally hooked. The artists were exceptional, staging was good and the entire experience was two and a half hours of pure FUN. We went to the Saturday matinee and the audience was somewhat subdued, but that did not stop those of us who love rock and Queen in particular were ready to jump on the stage at any minute. I even looked over and saw my husband clapping his hands to the music a few times (you would have to know my husband to know that this is a major accolade). I so LOVED it that I immediately went home and began searching the internet for locations of additional performances. Sadly I have not found anything occurring within a 5 hour radius of our home except a performance in Richmond sometime in April of next year but you can bet that I will be searching for tickets as soon as they become available. This show was just pure, unadultered FUN!!! Can't wait to see it again, if not in Richmond then the next time the play comes to our area. I think its worth noting that there are many people who believe that they are going to a Queen "cover" concert and its important for them to understand that this is a musical (along the lines of Mama Mia and the music of ABBA) and it is great fun to follow the story line and enjoy the acting and dancing along with the music of Queen. Enough said...I was thoroughly entertained and only wish that my 7th row center seat was not directly behind a VERY large person (I am very petite and should know to come carrying a seat pillow) however, my husband was kind enough to change seats with me so my view was not completely obstructed. Nothing more to say but WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! Rock on!!!!