Chicago Tribune - Recommended
"...This engagement features a definitive Roxie in the Broadway star Charlotte d’Amboise, who has just come back to Walter Bobbie’s production, for a very brief stint, after a long break. She couldn’t look fresher, dance better or convey more emotional intensity. The current Velma, a young performer named Terra C. MacLeod, doesn’t connect as intensely as one would like with the character’s inner terrors, nor is she entirely crisp on the great duet “I Am My Own Best Friend.” But she’s surely a muscular, primal kind of dancer with a voice to match."
Chicago Sun Times - Highly Recommended
"...Without a question, the legs have it. Sure, you can say many things about "Chicago, The Musical," the ever-popular 1975 show by Kander and Ebb that bears the massive influence of Bob Fosse as filtered through the brilliant work of his protege, choreographer Ann Reinking."
Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended
"...Directed by Walter Bobbie, this touring edition of the revived Bob Fosse-John Kander-Fred Ebb musical is fast paced and entertaining, but lacks the dark edge Fosse intended."
EpochTimes - Highly Recommended
"...Murder! Greed! Adultery! Exploitation! These are some of the key ingredients in the Bob Fosse & Fred Ebb musical "Chicago". With music by Kander and Ebb this award winning musical is more than just a lot of memorable songs - "All That Jazz","Razzle Dazzle". "Class","Hot Honey Rag" ( original choreography by Fosse on this one) and many more- it is a tribute to the greatness of Bob Fosse."
Copley News Service - Highly Recommended
"...MacLeod and d’Amboise dominate the show, but there is still room for star turns by John O’Hurley as the suave and amoral Billy Flynn, Roz Ryan in the crowd-pleasing role of the genially corrupt jail matron, and Kevin Chamberlain as Roxie’s nerdy husband."
Centerstage - Recommended
"...Roxie Hart, played by Broadway-pro Charlotte d'Amboise who's fresh from her Tony-nominated turn as Cassie in the revival of "A Chorus Line," has the choreographed athleticism, powerful vocals and star power reminiscent of Gwen Verdon. A skilled dancer with a strong, belting voice, Terra C. MacLoed as Velma Kelly often sounds disconnected in her musical phrasing, failing to mesh with the other vocalists. The production's headliner, John O'Hurley, star of "Seinfeld" and "Dancing with the Stars," demonstrates musical strength in the role of smarmy defense attorney Billy Flynn, but relies too much on his familiar TV persona. All three actors bring Broadway experience to their portrayal of these funny, yet unsavory characters."
Edge - Highly Recommended
"...Sure, with its multi-national touring productions and millions of dollars in ticket sales over the years, "Chicago" has more or less become the touring musical equivalent of "American Idol" at this point, but this production of the Fosse classic is definitely worth the price of admission. But consider yourself forewarned: Following your journey to the world of jazz, liquor and corruption, you will almost surely be humming the score and "hot honey ragging" your way around the kitchen for weeks to follow... As if it were a bad thing!"
ChicagoCritic - Highly Recommended
"...If you want to see an expert Broadway musical, this production of Chicago delivers. If you’ve never seen Chicago and/or you’ve only seen the film, then do get to the Oriental Theatre to witness the “real” Chicago. There is nothing like a Bob Fosse dance show. Chicago is Fosse’s best. It is thrilling and polished. Kudos to Broadway In Chicago for bringing back this classic. It still holds up at fabulous entertainment."
Chicago Stage and Screen - Highly Recommended
"...What's not to love? Sexy girls and boys, of the naughtiest varieties, prancing and strutting around in a bold and brassy classic Kander and Ebb play land of delightful debauchery spells GOOD TIME in Chicago on any night of the week! The greatest fables are grounded in at least a little truth and the truth of the matter is that "Chicago" captures the jazzy nostalgic romance of this larger-than-life city."