The Rocky Horror Show at Mercury Theater

Chicago Tribune - Recommended

"...To its great credit, Steve Hiltebrand's pretty decent new Mercury Theatre production of "Rocky" (based on a well-received 2003 staging at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts) is most assuredly live. The sound system is of dance-club quality and volume; Matt DeYoung's lights wouldn't shame any rock band; and Hiltebrand pumps fog into his audience's faces and merrily swings his game actors from the balcony."

SouthtownStar - Somewhat Recommended

"...Based on the 1975 cult classic film, "The Rocky Horror Show" arrives in time for the Halloween season at the Mercury Theater in Chicago. But the campy sci-fi gothic isn't for everyone. With its nudity, everything-goes sexuality and raunchy style, it will outrage the sensitive theatergoer and thrill "Rocky Horror Picture Show" fans."

Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...Frank-n-Furter's castle resembles a decadent nightclub complete with lots of skin, a frenetic lighting design, and incessant use of a fog machine. The atmosphere of slickly achieved raucousness wears thin pretty quickly, and in any case seems at odds with the sloppy amateur glee of the material."

EpochTimes - Somewhat Recommended

"...There are some very memorable songs- beware, most of the audience knows every word, so they will sing along to: "Time Warp", "Hot Patootie","Creature of The Night" and more. If you are prudish, miss this one! If you enjoy loudness and sexuality- grab your fishnets, your short shorts, a bra or boa and head over to the Wrigleyville area..."

Time Out Chicago - Recommended

"...Director Hiltebrand and choreographer Brenda Didler are in perfect touch with the material, and the outlandishly toned performers in this electric production have song, dance and comedy chops that rival the original cast’s."

ChicagoCritic - Somewhat Recommended

"...Basically, this production seemed to please the groupies as they cheered and answered back the actors throughout. As an off-night show, you’d be hard pressed to find anything as exuberant and campy as The Rocky Horror Show."