Chicago Tribune - Somewhat Recommended
"...And you really have to love interacting with your fellow audience members (more than I do) to feel wholly comfortable at this show. Sweet Dixie has her guests singing, wearing name tags and holding hands (and that's just the minimum participatory requirement). At one point of Tuesday night's opening, I was trying to maintain my quiet studied neutrality — after being delighted at the empty seat next to me — when a friendly hand snaked back to me from a grinning fellow in the row ahead. Not much choice there except to grab hold and sing. Brava Dixie, I suppose."
Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended
"...She's hilarious for a solid hour as she alternately insults, seduces, and weirds out her audience. Trouble is, the show lasts about two hours. The punch lines lose their punch, the endearing quirks wear thin, and when Dixie goes for a moment of Deep Sincerity all is lost."
Windy City Times - Recommended
"...With the re-entry of women into the workplace, living-room group-shopping is more often centered on cosmetics or lingerie than housekeeping supplies. However, Andersson's look at an earlier chapter in our nation's cultural evolution reminds us of the role played by such grassroots enterprises in extending income and independence to economically-marginalized citizens. Even if you just come for the irreverent—but never petty—homophile/gynecentric humor, Ms. Dixie's indefatigable charm will quickly have you cheering her."
Centerstage - Highly Recommended
"...This interactive 90-minute laugh fest, full of four-letter words and double-entendres, sends the audience out the door knowing more about Tupperware, Dixie Longate and their fellow audience members than they ever imagined possible. Upon exiting, you can even order items from the self-proclaimed #1 Personal Seller of Tupperware in America directly from the catalogue and order form that’s provided with your program. Food storage has never been so much fun!"
Time Out Chicago - Somewhat Recommended
"...Funny as some of Dixie’s bits are and contagious as her enthusiasm is, it’s hard to embrace her relentless, ad-like insistence that the route to happiness and self-worth lies in buying and selling things. Though her party is highly entertaining by infomercial standards, it’s still an infomercial—cajoling, repetitive, full of it. And yes, you can order your own Tupperware at the theater."
ChicagoCritic - Not Recommended
"...Dixie’s deadpan glances and machine-gun speech patterns mask her focus on actually selling Tupperware seem offensive to me. Dixie’s improv skills and audience involvement are not enough to make an entertaining evening. This show isn’t for sophisticated theatre patrons nor is it much of a lady’s-night-out show. It plays like a hillbilly Dame Edna desperate to move product. Better to go to Tupperware’s website if you need kitchen products. Why pay $40+ to hear a one joke comedy sketch?"
Around The Town Chicago - Somewhat Recommended
"...While we, the audience, are somewhat educated on the history of the product and its growth ( which many found amazing), this is a show full of laughs as well- a show that will certainly take your mind off the type of day you may have had and allow you to leave the theater with a smile on your face and as Dixie says when she greets you at the door ” thanks for coming , now yawl go home and have some sex”, a warm feeling inside! While 90 minutes might just be a little to long for this fast paced comedy, the boundless energy seems to hit us all and perhaps even rejuvinate us from our workday. Written by Kris Andersson and directed by Patrick Richwood, this show exudes energy from start to end. We had a ball and it appeared that most of the Wednesday ( middle of the week, no less) night audience were hysterical. I noticed a few prudes in there as well, but this show is for mature audiences who just want to enjoy their night out, and do not mind a little “raunchiness” from the Tupperware lady who has found many new uses for this remarkable product line."
Chicago Theater Beat - Recommended
"...If you are offended by drag, truck stop sex, or freaky uses for a whipped topping dispenser with five decorating tips, please come and bring a friend. Ms. Dixie is a gifted comedienne with a knack for improv and will make great use of your discomfort, much to the audience’s amusement. Now get your mind out of the truck stop, y’all, and get your fannies over to the Royal George Theatre!"
