Reviews for "Moscow, Cheryomushki" by Dimitri Shostakovich
"3 1/2 stars....Great fun...Dickie's final season at COT is off to a strong start."- Chicago Tribune
"Highly recommended...Constantly tuneful, utterly charming, frequently insightful and laugh-out-loud hilarious."- Chicago Sun-Times
"Moscow, Cheryomushki is a hugely enjoyable evening for fans of opera as well as musical theater. There are only three more performances, so don't wait to snap up a ticket."- Chicago Classical Review
"A fun night and, as the obvious merriment of the capacity audience verified, a delicious opportunity to hear Shostakovich as one has rarely heard him before."- Opera News
"A terrific showcase for a young, vibrant cast and very attractive cast. The ensemble is so perfectly picked and matched."- Chicago Stage Style
"Brian Dickie has certainly given Chicago many firsts and many thrills in his twelve years as general director of Chicago Opera Theater, but Dickie has saved one of his best for last."- New City Chicago
"Every principal carries their songs in character beautifully! Definitely a unique, thought-provoking fun night!"- Chicago Critic
"It offers the combination of superb onstage talent, inventive production ideas, and colorful orchestration that has made COT such a valuable player on Chicago's musical scene during Dickie's 13-year tenure."- Musical America
"A smashing, ebullient opening night of Shostakovich's "Moscow, Cheryomushki". It bodes well for Dickie exiting on a lovely high note." - Edge News
"The show's freshness and anti-authoritarian spirit reflects the essence of the company's crisp modern profile in the Windy City." - Chicago On The Aisle
"4 Stars. Moscow, Cheryomushki is a fun-loving romp." - Chicago Theater Beat
"The young cast brims with energy and enthusiasm as they caper and cry in engaging fashion. The good guys are loveable and funny; the bad guys are even funnier."- Hyde Park Herald
"This was a wonderful performance"- Chicago Splash