THE CHER SHOW Cancels Final Performance in Chicago Due to Technical Error
By: Stephi Wild Jul. 15, 2018
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The Cher Show cancelled its final performance in Chicago, which was set for today, July 15, due to a technical issue. The issue was announced to the audience shortly after the show was set to begin. A mini concert was performed in lieu of the full production, including 4 songs.
Broadway In Chicago released a statement regarding the cancellation that they posted to their Twitter page.
"In the end there was simply no way to perform the show in its entirety both for what is needed to do the show and for the cast and crew's safety," it states.
The tweet also includes refund information for those who were in attendance.
Statement regarding the final performance of @TheCherShow pic.twitter.com/PL13tGV31c
- Broadway In Chicago (@broadwaychicago) July 15, 2018
One of the three women playing the title character, Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block, responded to one disappointed fan on Twitter explaining that the safety of the performers was at risk had they "gone on with the show."
No one was more disappointed than us. This was a totally unforeseen or unfixable situation. Our safety was truly at risk. And my family of 8 was also at the performance. We did the best we could with the situation. Sorry you felt the need to tweet @abc7 & @chicagotribune https://t.co/UQVmmpk9WU
- Stephanie J. Block (@StephanieJBlock) July 15, 2018
The Cher Show officially opened its pre-Broadway run in Chicago on June 28. It will begin performances on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 1, and officially open December 3.
Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. The Cher Show is her story, and it's packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: The kid starting out, the glam pop star and the icon. The Cher Showis 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy, an Oscar, an Emmy, and enough Bob Mackiegowns to cause a sequins shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical.
The Cher Show stars Tony Award nominee Stephanie J. Block (Falsettos, The Mystery of Edwin Drood), Teal Wicks (Wicked, Finding Neverland), and Micaela Diamond (Broadway debut) in the role of the iconic singer and actress at various times in her life and career. They will be joined by Tony Award nominee Jarrod Spector (Beautiful, Jersey Boys) as Sonny Bono, Tony Award nominee Michael Berresse(Kiss Me, Kate; A Chorus Line) as Bob Mackie, Michael Campayno (Wicked) as Rob Camilletti, Matthew Hydzik(West Side Story, Side Show) as Gregg Allman, Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner(Prince of Broadway, Side Show) as Georgia Holt, and Dee Roscioli(Wicked, Fiddler on the Roof) as the Standby for Star and Lady.
The musical features a book by Rick Elice (Tony Award-winning best musical Jersey Boys), direction by Jason Moore (Tony Award-winning best musical Avenue Q), choreography by Tony Award-winner Christopher Gattelli (Newsies), and orchestrations, arrangements and musical supervision by Tony Award-winner Daryl Waters (Memphis).
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