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Review 1 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
It rocks
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @
Posted 12/30/2010
by ChicagoLeather
Location:Chicago
Top 250 Contributor
Having been through countless traditional Messiah's, this was a breath of fresh air! The lead voacals were all very good to great, and the limited staging and videos were just enough to push the show along. I don't remember the local choruses getting named when they got a generic thank you from one of the cast. That is a shame, because they also were very good and brought a lot of energy with them.
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Review 2 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Stranahan Theater @
- Toledo @
, OH @
- Tue, Dec 14, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Finale @
Posted 12/17/2010
by buckeyewonder
Location:Toledo, OH
While the performers resume's were impressive, the performance was not unlike what I might have expected at Cedar Creek Church. But considerably more expensive.
Stranahan Theater @
- Toledo @
, OH @
- Tue, Dec 14, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Finale @
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Review 3 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Messiah Rocked!
Stranahan Theater @
- Toledo @
, OH @
- Tue, Dec 14, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The vocal trio - it was outstanding. @
Posted 12/16/2010
by vshut
The music was well written. Having performed Handel's Messiah many times over the years, I wasn't sure how this style change could be done, but it was great. The performers were very good, especially the two male singers. The only weak spot in the show was the lead guitarist. He was adequate but just didn't have that inner fire like the bass player did. All in all, a good show.
Stranahan Theater @
- Toledo @
, OH @
- Tue, Dec 14, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The vocal trio - it was outstanding. @
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Review 4 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Rocked out
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The Overture when he guitar kicked in! @
Setlist: As per the CD @
Opening act(s): N/A @
Posted 12/12/2010
by CraigMac
Location:UK
A last minute booking and I expected the seats to be dodgy but actually a beautiful Theatre and great seats, Centre about four rows from Stage.
No idea what to expect so as a rockguitarist myself I was pleasantly surprised to witness a rock band and orchestra effectively performing a rock set.
Ok the theme was religious but that was expected. Whether the songs were based on the original Messiah themes I am not sure as I am not familair with it, however that didn't matter.
It was a great show.
All three lead singers were superb as were the local choirs, the musicians were note perfect and enthusiastic and it was just a great show.
No idea what to expect so as a rockguitarist myself I was pleasantly surprised to witness a rock band and orchestra effectively performing a rock set.
Ok the theme was religious but that was expected. Whether the songs were based on the original Messiah themes I am not sure as I am not familair with it, however that didn't matter.
It was a great show.
All three lead singers were superb as were the local choirs, the musicians were note perfect and enthusiastic and it was just a great show.
So - it was worth seeing and I even bought the CD on my way out.
Glad I saw it.
Increased my memories of my first trip to Chicago.
Well done.
Glad I saw it.
Increased my memories of my first trip to Chicago.
Well done.
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The Overture when he guitar kicked in! @
Setlist: As per the CD @
Opening act(s): N/A @
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Review 5 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Messiah Rocks!
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
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- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Hallalujah chorus, He is FIRE, and Rejoice. @
Posted 12/09/2010
by BarbJoy10
Location:Chicago, Bank of America
I have grown up listening to the Messiah at the beginning of the Holy Season. Have never heard it with such energy and passion! This will easily become our new Christmas tradition! Already playing the CD purchased at home. Thanks for an energy packed night!
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Hallalujah chorus, He is FIRE, and Rejoice. @
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Review 6 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Handel's Messiah Rocks?
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @
Posted 12/09/2010
by ChicagoViewer
Location:chicago
Pretty good, but after just seeing "Rock of Ages" and being totally entertained, this was somewhat less so. The male singers had great voices, but the back up choir was just ok.
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- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @
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Review 7 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Handel's Messiah Rocks was great!
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Posted 12/08/2010
by KJCanning
Location:Libertyville, IL
Great lead voices, wonderful musicians, great spiritual message. We loved it. Our 12-year-old son did not want to see the show, but he ended up loving it, too. Too bad this played for only two days and didn't get much advance publicity!
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- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
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Review 8 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Handel's Messiah Rocks too much!
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Posted 12/07/2010
by Barbiedoll203
Talented performers but a bit too rocky for my taste...especially considering that the original is a very solemn work
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- Chicago @
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- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
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Review 9 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Posted 12/07/2010
by Anonymous
I wasn't sure what to expect before seeing this. It way exceeded my expectations. The music and singing was wonderful. I would recommend it to anyone! I hope it comes back to Chicago next year!
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Review 10 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Not worth the cost to park...
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Favorite moment: I was most optimistic at the start, but then my favorite moment was when it was time to leave. @
Setlist: N/A @
Opening act(s): N/A @
Posted 12/07/2010
by Hmmmmmm
Location:Naperville, IL
I came with optimism that several of the great loves of my life would be merged together in a great Chistmas rock opera. Instead I found both the Messiah and Rock taking back stage for the middle 2/3rds of this performance. If the excitement achieved at the beginning and end of this performance could have been sustained across the whole show it would have been a treasure. Instead I got a 60+ minute nap out of this 90 minute performance.
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Favorite moment: I was most optimistic at the start, but then my favorite moment was when it was time to leave. @
Setlist: N/A @
Opening act(s): N/A @
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Review 11 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Handel's Messiah Rcks
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The two men singing their duets....excellent sound and blend. @
Posted 12/07/2010
by December3
Location:Portage wisconsin
I thought the performance had excellent musicians....from the instrumentalist to the singers. I did not feel that it was worth the $75.00 a ticket that I purchased for my son and I. I was a little surprised that the opening volume was not louder, being that it was advertised as "Rock". I really liked the interpretation of the songs and having sung the original Messiah numerous times I found the arrangements interesting. Because we were in the balcony we also lost part of the action when the singers went into the main floor area. Overall I found it interesting.
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The two men singing their duets....excellent sound and blend. @
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Review 12 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
A complete trainwreck
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The finale...it was over @
Setlist: Schlocky rock arrangements of a Baroque standard @
Opening act(s): The actors made us do the wave before the show. I'm not kidding. @
Posted 12/06/2010
by mjfuller
Location:Glenview, IL
Messiah Rocks is such a bad idea and a substandard production, I'm surprised it ever made it to DVD, let alone a tour of any significance in any city. The musicians performing it did well, but it's just not possible to make this work. Handel is rolling in his grave. See it only for a good laugh and fodder for conversations that begin, "could you believe when they..."
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The finale...it was over @
Setlist: Schlocky rock arrangements of a Baroque standard @
Opening act(s): The actors made us do the wave before the show. I'm not kidding. @
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Review 13 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Handel's Messiah Did NOT Rock
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The orchestra - but that was fleeting as the singing drown them out. @
Posted 12/06/2010
by smithtl3
This was awful. This was a christian revival misleadingly sold as a theater event. Any progressive church has more professional, pleasant, accomplished singing than this event offered. I paid WAY too much for this and left halfway throught WITHOUT benefit of an intermission. I need to retrace my steps and learn where I got the impression this would be good because I was grossly misled. It will not happen again - do not let this happen to you. Visit ANY progressive church in your area that values inhouse music and hand over that ticket money to the collection plate. It was so bad it felt like a trick...
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The orchestra - but that was fleeting as the singing drown them out. @
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Review 14 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Good
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @
Posted 12/06/2010
by DrJan
Location:Chicago
I think I was expecting something a little less "churchy". I was hoping for the fusion of classical and rock. We didn't leave as many others did and enjoyed it.
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
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- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @
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Review 15 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Posted 12/06/2010
by Anonymous
Location:Western Chicago suburbs
This was a very good performance. I would go again.
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- Chicago @
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- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
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Review 16 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Good production
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Posted 12/06/2010
by caringgirl
After viewing "Handel's Messiah Rocks" website, I was expecting a bigger production. Not having ever been in Bank of America Theatre, Chicago, I didn't realize the venue was much smaller. The performers were amazing and I'm not going to take anything away from the production itself. It was the venue that I had a problem with.
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- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
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Review 17 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The end. @
Posted 12/06/2010
by Anonymous
This was the biggest ripoff. Totally B class, very over priced for the quality of the show. 20.00 dollars would have been high. By the second "act"people were dropping like flies. The songs all seemed to be in the same key, very boring. The main singers were straining to hit their notes, (some to sing at all). I have never been so disappointed in a show in my life. Horrible!!!!
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- Chicago @
, IL @
- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The end. @
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Review 18 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
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- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Posted 12/06/2010
by Walterego
Location:Schaumburg
The voices were excellent...but there were so few recognizable Handel songs, that I was disappointed. Had I not expected to hear more of the original lyrics, I probably would have liked it more.
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- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
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Review 19 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
Truly rocking!
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The "Hallelujah Chorus" @
Posted 12/06/2010
by twkc
I thought there was amazing energy in the show. The mix of the top professionals and the local cast make for good chemistry. There were amazing voices in the three lead singers. It was a great afternoon of entertainment and a wonderful Christmas message, although a long way from traditional.
Bank of America Theatre @
- Chicago @
, IL @
- Sat, Dec 4, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The "Hallelujah Chorus" @
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Review 20 for Handel's Messiah Rocks
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- Chicago @
, IL @
- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @
Posted 12/06/2010
by Benry
Location:Chicago Suburbs
Talented people and wonderful orchestra, but the lead singers, screamed the songs..I know it was a "Rock" Messiah, but every song was screamed . People walked out in the first 20 minutes..I think the advertising needs to be explained more...
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- Chicago @
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- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @
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