Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live Reviews

Chicago Tribune - Highly Recommended

"...The show hits the sweet spot between spectacle and edu-tainment, without talking down to kids. And I suspect quite a few older fans of dinosaurs will enjoy seeing the Erth artists bring the prehistoric roaring back to life."

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...The show is structured like a museum demonstration, with a likable emcee who introduces the primeval creatures as one by one they're brought out by their handlers. The result is long on information—with some fascinating visuals—and short on drama. In fact, the only real drama comes from the interaction between the scary dinosaurs and the children from the audience who are invited onstage. These encounters are often hilarious (one child fled backstage in terror), but my inner parent worried about the long-term psychological effects of a five- or six-year-old being first menaced by a T. Rex and then laughed at by a roomful of strangers."

Centerstage - Highly Recommended

"...It’s impossible to describe the awe factor in watching a 4-year-old gently hugging a Tyrannosaurus Rex, or a 6-year-old planting a kiss on the head of a Triceratops. This incredibly wondrous, mind-blowing experience, especially for the lucky youngsters, takes walking with dinosaurs to a brand new level."

ChicagoCritic - Highly Recommended

"...I have not witnessed a more kid-friendly, interactive show that transports us into a world millions of years old. The puppet mastery is sophisticated and realistic in one of the slickest and smart touring show to play Chicago in years!Get to the Broadway Playhouse theatre fast since these dinosaurs will only room Chicago until Sunday, March 30. Bring the kids."