CHICAGO Quick Review

CHICAGO presented Xavier University Theatre through Oct. 26. I attended the opening Saturday Matinee. 

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Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

The show itself looks fantastic thanks to set and lighting designer Joe Beumer, and costumes designed by Jessica Pitcairn. The talented ensemble is backed by a great sounding orchestra (under the direction of Scot Buzza) and handles Dee Anne Bryll’s choreography well.

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Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Dylan Van Camp impresses vocally as Mary Sunshine. Across the board, the leads were strong, but I do think they could be a little bigger in their performances without sacrificing any believably.

My rating: 4.25 out of 5.

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