The Cher Show Reviews

Shelly Gillette from Chicago, Illinois

LOVED THE CHER SHOW!

Fantastic music and performances, wonderful choreography and absolutely beautiful costumes and staging. The interpretation of Cher's life with 3 amazing performers was truly original. All 3 captured Cher's voice, look and style perfectly. Last night's opening performance ended with a standing ovation and the audience remaining on their . feet singing and dancing the last number. The show was almost 3 hours and I felt it was somewhat too long, however, I couldn't recommend which number to cut ... they were all great! Also, the "Sonny" performer looked and sounded just like him. Treat yourself to this show ... it will definitely be a hit on Broadway!

Cher H from Chicago, Illinois

TOO LONG!

Needs to be shortened! Too much talking. Too much about Sonny!! Should have focused more on her talent, songs and when she was on her own... We were bored after One hour. I love Cher! This play was way too long!! A lot of things were irrelevant... Music was very good! Of course, Cher's wardrobe were amazing!! But, so much can be removed. How about adding the ship with sailors and Cher in her hot costume singing, If I could turn back Time. All of it!!

Renee from Chicago, Illinois

THE CHER MUSICAL

Was ok didn’t like the 3 Cher’s talking to each other was kind of weird. First two Cher’s didn’t sound like her. 3rd Cher was excellent. No mention of Chaz with Sonny Bono but mention Elisha blue with Gregg Alman would of liked to see more of Cher’s sassy ness, humor. Sonny character was very good 1st act needs improvement had a hard time keeping interested. Second act much better. Sat center balcony at oriental theatre faces of actors hard to see. Beautiful theatre. Parking very expensive and not too many places nearby for a quick drink.

Brian from Chicago, Illinois

CHER SHOW

The 3 Cher’s are worth the price of admission, with all three having great voices and solid impersonations of Cher. However, the story made me feel that Cher was a victim throughout her life, and despite great fame and money, is still looking for happiness. Bit of a downer. Didn’t get any sense of empowering woman. If that’s what they are going for, then they did a good job. Left me with a bad taste in my mouth, and doubt this show in its current form would make it on Broadway. Seen over 250 shows, 50 on Broadway. Stephanie Block is a star and just seeing her perform was a gift.

John Schroeder from Chicago, Illinois

A WORK IN PROGRESS

Watching The Cher Show on opening night, I was reminded of reading the forth or fifth draft of a good story. You know there's something there, and with some edits, it could be really good. My thought - and hope - is that the producers intentionally put in the 3 hours of material (far too long) with the thought of trimming it to, say, 2:30 based on audience feedback. With shortening and tightening up of the many story lines, this'll be a great show. I remember seeing an early version of Spamalot pre-Broadway, and had exactly the same reaction. It was shortened and tightened, and the rest is history. To be clear, the audience thoroughly loved the show, with an enthusiastic standing ovation all the way around. So, perhaps I'm being too critical, but in my view it's a good show that could become a great one.

Richard from Chicago, Illinois

ENTERTAINING BUT NEEDS EDITING

The show was very entertaining & entirely too long. Some serious editing needs to occur before a Broadway opening or it will fail miserably!! The Bob Mackie number was, perhaps, the highlight of the show, however, this isn't the Cher/Bob Mackie show. It's Cher. Overuse of the 'Bang, Bang" song. The conception of a "show within a show" completely fell apart/disappeared in the 2nd act. I think the 3 Cher concept works but Stephanie Block is the highlight of this show. Overall, it was fun, I'm glad I saw it but it wasn't very memorable. The editing of the show's book will either make or break this show.

Lwoods62 from Chicago, Illinois

UNREALIZED POTENTIAL

Want to love this show... I am not a Cher fanatic by any means but grew up watching Cher and have expectations. First off positives: 1.) set works and allows the show to keep moving. 2.) the costumes are incredible and they had foresight to incorporate Bob Mackie into the storyline also. 3.) the three leads had great voices that quota work can vocally carry off Cher’s unique qualities. That being said the three leads have the vocals but have not quite achieved Cher’s swagger and attitude. This show will never succeed until they master those qualities. Cher has the ability to fill the stage without moving far from center. They are all slightly tentative and that distracts from the show’s overall effectiveness. The youngest Cher needs to not stay in little girls clothes for so long. It makes initial scenes with Sunny Bono seem creepy. Maybe replace with a child for that scene and have Cher singing to side like watching video. Then you can bring in her as teen Cher. This show is one that has unrealized potential if its transitions are smoother and its leads find a way to unleash that swagger that is Cher.

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