Chicago Tribune - Highly Recommended
"...At least "The Prom" parodies its own myopia: this is a proudly liberal, do-say-gay show that celebrates a big kiss between two young lesbians as its climactic moment and just asks everyone to please love each other, stop taking everything so seriously and go with the flow of a humanistic beat you cannot and should not try to stop."
Let's Play Theatrical Reviews - Recommended
"..."We Look to You" is a powerful song reminding us of how we can escape life through the drama of theatrical. A good song that can also remind us that we need to learn acceptance regardless of our views and beliefs. The cruelty of humanity where we shun others for being different only makes us demonic, and we lose the ability to share why we are different and our beliefs. But, on the other hand, when we remove judgment and see the purity of love and humanity, we become moral leaders that others can follow."
Around The Town Chicago - Highly Recommended
"...This is a powerful story with a book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin), music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin that takes us into a world that many are unfamiliar with, including the power of social media which Emma uses to show the world her story.
The cast is energetic with some great dances choreographed by Director Casey Nicholaw."
Chicago Theatre Review - Highly Recommended
"...It's a shame this sensational, stellar musical from 2018 won't be in Chicago longer. It's a play that should be experienced by everyone, both the young and young-at-heart. It's particularly appropriate for those whose lives have been hurt by homophobic, small-minded, self-entitled individuals who feel the need to hurt others in order to make themselves feel important. To some folks, this story may seem hackneyed and trite. Unfortunately that's because this story keeps playing out in real life. People just never seem to learn and change their judgmental attitudes. Hopefully, when the rights to produce this wonderful musical enable schools, regional and community theatres to create their own local productions, more people will empathize, adjust their attitudes and finally understand. In the meantime, put on your snazzy, sparkly prom duds, give your best guy or gal a nice corsage and welcome to a world where anything can happen. Listen to the bouncy, pulsating pop-rock music playing, put on your fancy dancing shoes and let's cut a rug. Like everyone else in the audience, I just wanna dance with you!"
Picture This Post - Highly Recommended
"...By the end, we're all ready to get dressed up and attend a prom meant for celebrating everyone no matter who you love. The Prom is a heartfelt musical with lots of fun and touching moments you won't want to miss!"
BroadwayWorld - Highly Recommended
"...THE PROM delivers heartfelt musical theater comedy for musical theater lovers. With plenty of theater in-jokes, hijinks, big ensemble dance numbers, and a mix of funny and saccharine, composer Matthew Sklar, lyricist Chad Beguelin, and co-book writers Beguelin and Bob Martin understand the formula for an entertaining modern musical. While THE PROM hard-core wears its heart on its sleeve, it's also so fun. THE PROM isn't afraid to embrace its identity as a "feel-good" musical, but there's enough originality and winks at the audience in the story to counteract the moments that veer towards maudlin. It's the kind of big, jazzy musical theater joy that I've so missed, and thus, this tour has landed in Chicago at just the right time."
