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Young Frankenstein

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4.3

204 of 218(94%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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4 / 5

Young Frankenstein was surpisingly good!

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Favorite moment: Igor and Frederick broke character and thanked a person for reciting the next line. It was quite fun! @

Posted 11/19/2009

by SissyBit

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What a fun event! No, it is not a thought-provoking, deep and inspiring play, but it was fun, entertaining and very enjoyable. I am glad I didn't listen to the critics. I had heard some very negative things before going, and I must not have been the only one because there were many empty seats. I overheard the people behind me saying that they had attended most of the recent plays in Chicago, and also enjoyed this remake of a classic movie. Do yourself a favor and experience Young Frankenstein for yourself!

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Review 2 for Young Frankenstein

5 / 5

Young Frankenstein

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Posted 11/20/2009

by Itzi

Location: Chicago

If you love the original movie...you will love this play!

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Review 3 for Young Frankenstein

3 / 5

Well done, but not an exceptional show

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Posted 11/20/2009

by Imgivingup

Location: Wisconsin

This was quite competently done - very good performances. There were some technical glitches, but not bad and expected in a preview. We were in the front house left, and the sound system was bad at the beginning. The orchestra sounded very much like a recording. It was not bad as the show went on; I don't know if I got used to it or if it was corrected. Sightlines were horrible. The stack of speakers totally obscured the whole bit with the wall/bookcase, as well as other things happening on stage right.

I was dissapointed that it was such a straight copy of the movie; one of the most brilliant movies of all time. I guess the show is called Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, but I was unprepared for how close it was. All the performers were quite good, but they played Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, Terri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Madeline Kahn ... even Mel Brooks! They did not bring anything new. But I suppose the production is stuck; if they were different, they would be in trouble, and if they were the same, they would be in trouble.

I would reccomend to those who are not familair with the movie, and to those who have not seen as many musicals. Those people would LOVE it! I merely liked it.

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Review 4 for Young Frankenstein

4 / 5

Great fun!

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Posted 11/20/2009

by wiznit

Location: Chicago

Just what the doctor ordered. It's an evening of laughter and music. Very Mel Brooks. Lots of fun gags. Cast is very good and appears to really be enjoying themselves.I did not go in expecting "Wicked" so I enjoyed it very much.

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Review 5 for Young Frankenstein

5 / 5

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Posted 11/20/2009

by Anonymous

very enjoyable mel brooks all over it great fun a light fun evening

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Review 6 for Young Frankenstein

4 / 5

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Posted 11/20/2009

by Anonymous

Hilarious at every moment. The music was catchy, the scenery was unreal. Overall a great escape from reality

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Review 7 for Young Frankenstein

4 / 5

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Favorite moment: Toss up between Putting on the Ritz, He Was My Boyfriend and the hayride and horses @

Posted 11/20/2009

by Anonymous

It was funny. For anyone who saw the movie many lines have been retained verbatim, which sometimes meant you anticipated the dialogue, but who cares....

They added scenes and the dance numbers are very very good and a few much better than the movie. e.g., Putting on the Ritz is even better than in the movie.

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Review 8 for Young Frankenstein

3 / 5

Young Frankenstein was fair

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Favorite moment: Tap dance scene. @

Posted 11/20/2009

by Marjala

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Cast was good...scenery great...show was cute dancing outstanding.

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Review 9 for Young Frankenstein

4 / 5

Young Frankenstein was so much fun

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Favorite moment: Many great moments but the Putting on the Ritz scene was a coreographer's dream. @

Posted 11/20/2009

by Berky69

Location: chicago area

I have no idea how this play got a bad reveiw. I guess people take their experiences too seriously.
My fiancee and I go to a lot of plays both here and in New York and we found Young Frankenstein to be a delight. The dancing was incredible. The acting and singing great and the whole story was a great time.
Roger Bart was incredibly talented and the supporting cast including Igor, Inga, Frau Bluker and Roger's finacee would have made the original movie cast proud.

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Review 10 for Young Frankenstein

3 / 5

Fun if you're a Mel Brooks Fan

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Posted 11/20/2009

by AZLolly

Location: Phoenix/Chicago

To really appreciate this performance, you should be a Mel Brooks fan. The dialog is quick and subtle with typical Mel Brooks humor. Though the content is average, the principal cast members were very good, elevating a mediocre play to a fun night out.

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Review 11 for Young Frankenstein

5 / 5

Young Frankenstein beyond expectations!

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Favorite moment: The 'transference' scene at the end truly climactic! @

Posted 11/20/2009

by Alanmed

Location: Cobden IL

I was amazed at the creativeness and inventiveness that this stage production of Young Frankenstein incorporated, while at the same time holding very true to the movie version! It was an evening of pure musical, staging and acting brilliance!

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Review 12 for Young Frankenstein

4 / 5

Young Franenstein was *simply marvelous*

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Posted 11/20/2009

by Anonymous

Location: Homer Glen, Il

Roger Bart, Brad Oscar and the remaining cast were outstanding.
Mel Brooks is a very talented GUY!

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Review 13 for Young Frankenstein

2 / 5

Young Frankenstein needs works

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Posted 11/20/2009

by amf1969

Scenes too long, not very funny. We left at intermission.

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Review 14 for Young Frankenstein

5 / 5

Young Frankenstein was great!!!!

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Posted 11/20/2009

by Theaterbuff2

I just got back from NY and this play and cast were great. Show was hilarious! Cast had great timing and delivery of lines. Truely enjoyable!

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Review 15 for Young Frankenstein

4 / 5

Young Frankenstein was missing something

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Posted 11/20/2009

by katekess

I'm not sure if it was the play or the lack of audience but it seemed the usual spark of Broadway in Chicago was missing. I would estimate that at least 3/4 of the house was empty and that the some of the actors didn't feel the need to extend themselves in their performances. I had a difficult time hearing the main character, Dr. Frankenstein. I was only 11 rows from the stage so I have to assume there were sound issues. Perhaps turned down due to lack of audience. I've decided that I will no longer attend plays during the week. I think the empty house takes away from the ambiance of Broadway in Chicago. I'll stick to my weekend attendance for future plays. That being said, I will say that Igor stole the show, was very entertaining!

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Review 16 for Young Frankenstein

5 / 5

Young Frankenstein

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Posted 11/20/2009

by pgsign

Outstanding performance. Laughs from start to finish. I would go back tormorrow. Music and acting was great from top to bottom

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Review 17 for Young Frankenstein

5 / 5

Young Frankenstein

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Favorite moment: Not sure - It was all fantastic! @

Posted 11/20/2009

by Anonymous

Location: Chicago

We took our two teenage daughters and they were so surprised at how good it was (we were too)!

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Review 18 for Young Frankenstein

3 / 5

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Posted 11/20/2009

by PaulRockFan3000

The movie had some of the best one liners... classic Mel Brooks. Unfortunately, the timing of delivery of some of the lines was terrible. Tried too much with making this a musical, and missed much of the comedy of the original.

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Review 19 for Young Frankenstein

5 / 5

Young Frankenstein was a BLAST!

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Posted 11/19/2009

by 6378

Location: chicago suburb

Music, set design, costume,actors/actresses .... this is a light-hearted, funny show!
So glad we went to see it!

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Review 20 for Young Frankenstein

4 / 5

Young Frankenstein - Good Fun!

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Favorite moment: When the horse-drawn wagon arrives at the castle and we are introduced to Frau Blooker, whose name causes the horses to buck and whinny. @

Posted 11/19/2009

by Skahlet

I really liked this show. I'm not going to say that it was flawless. Even though the actress playing Elizabeth was a joy to watch, the material she had to work with was the weakest part of the show. Roger Bart is nothing less than brilliant in the lead role, so much so that I doubt the show would be much without him. The actors in Igor's, the Blind Man's and the monster's roles were excellent, too. It's pure silliness, so if that's what you're in the mood for, go! We giggled all the way through it, loved the groaner puns and the homage to the original 1974 Mel Brooks movie. In the leave well enough alone category, I'm not sure why he left some stuff out and over-milked other things, but overall it's just a darn good time.

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