The Cher Show, the new Broadway musical that charts the life and career of award-winning entertainer and pop-culture icon Cher, officially opens on Broadway December 3 at the Neil Simon Theatre.
Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys book writer Rick Elice wrote the book for the musical that incorporates 35 of Cher's songs, from her career-launching 1965 duet with Sonny Bono, "I Got You Babe," to her 2013 dance album Closer to The Truth. Jason Moore (Avenue Q, Pitch Perfect) directs, with choreography by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli (Newsies, South Pacific)
A trio of actors portray Cher at definitive moments in her evolution as an artist. Tony Award nominee Stephanie J. Block (Falsettos, Wicked) as a "modern day" Chjer guides audiences through her journey, joined by Teal Wicks (Wicked, Finding Neverland) and Micaela Diamond (NBC’s recent live Jesus Christ Superstar) who bring to life the early decades of her career—which has spanned six decades of show business.
The costumes for the show are by nine-time Emmy Award-winning designer Bob Mackie, who has collaborated with Cher over the years on myriad iconic looks, dating back to her 1967 appearance on The Carol Burnett Show.
Mr. Mackie's fashions have been recreated in exact detail from the original pieces worn by Cher in music videos, television specials, concerts, and award shows. An entire number in the show is dedicated to Mackie's dazzling collection.
Read the reviews for the new production below. Check back for updates/Playbill will continue to update this list as more reviews come in.
Broadway Journal (Philip Boroff)
The Chicago Sun Times (Miram Di Nunzio)
The Chicago Tribune (Chris Jones)
Entertainment Weekly (Allison Adato)
The Hollywood Reporter (David Rooney)
The New York Post (Joe Dziemianowicz)
New York Stage Review (Michael Sommers) (David Finkle)
The New York Times (Jesse Green)
Rolling Stone (Jerry Portwood)
Theater News Online (Jeremy Gerard)
Time Out New York (Adam Feldman)
The musical's cast also includes Tony Award nominee Jarrod Spector (Beautiful, Jersey Boys) as Sonny Bono, Tony Award nominee Michael Berresse(Kiss Me, Kate; A Chorus Line) as Bob Mackie, Michael Campayno (Wicked) as Rob Camilletti, Matthew Hydzik (West Side Story, Side Show) as Gregg Allman, Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner(Prince of Broadway, Side Show) as Georgia Holt, and Dee Roscioli (Wicked, Fiddler on the Roof) as the Standby for Star and Lady.
The cast is completed by Marija Abney, Carleigh Bettiol, Taurean Everett, Michael Fatica, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, Michael Graceffa, Blaine Alden Krauss, Sam Lips, Tiana Okoye, Amy Quanbeck, Angel Reda, Jennifer Rias, Michael Tacconi, Tory Trowbridge, Christopher Vo, Alena Watters, Charlie Williams, and Ryan Worsing.
