Amélie (NY)

It's unfortunate that such a great play closed its doors so prematurely. This play was engaging,vocally fantastic and the two leads: Philippa Soo & Adam Chanler-Berat had some of the best chemistry and it looked extremely genuine. It will be missed!

I am so heartbroken that this amazing show has closed. I saw it on Saturday night (May 20th), and it was beautiful! Phillipa Soo is such a gifted performer! Her voice is spectacular, and she is a gifted actress. I loved seeing her as Amelie--loved seeing how she incorporated comedy into the character too. I can't wait to see what is ahead for her--she is a brilliant performer. The rest of the cast was fantastic too. And the set was incredible! The soundtrack is fabulous as well. This show was magical, and though it ended too soon, it shined brightly its its run.

We had 3 tickets orchestra row R bought online. At pickup time tickets were exchanged to row 5 orchestra for free.

Beautiful music, performances, sets. As a huge fan of Amelie the film, the musical couldn't have been more sweet and whimsical and magical.

I enjoyed every minute of this musical. The cast was fantastic, the music left and right of the stage superb and of course Amelie exceptional. I could go and see this musical even a second time.

Pippa Soo was absolutely perfect as Amelie! Such a sweet show with a gorgeous score. Loved it!

Absolutely MAGICAL!!! The entire cast shines. I will certainly remember this as one of my favorite shows for a long time. The music was beautiful and I walked out of the theatre singin, a sign of a great show. I'll also ever forget a little piece of me "being on Broadway." My friend and I posted a picture with #pickmeamelie and before the show, our picture was on the stage! So exciting and unique.

Very good in nice theater. No bad seats. The orchestra is in both side boxes. Acting was good, music phenomenal. A must see

Amelie was phenomenal. The show has a light and happy feel to it and is full of humor. I have seen it twice and would gladly go again. Phillipa has a gorgeous voice and Savvy Crawford plays a great young Amelie. I'm left waiting on the cast album to come out and would gladly recommend it to anyone in the area.

Wow is what i thought sbout after seekng this show. So sweet, and elegant. Amelie was a great show and fantastic music and acting. I'm so surprised it did not last longer on broadway. I didn't know what to expect but i do know I didn't expect to really feel the show on such a personal level. I was taken in from the first minute Amelie took the stage. The set was beautiful and the entire cast was so delightful. I hope it comes back again bc i would see it most definitely.

Such a shame this closed. It was a gem. I saw it in March. Bf got tickets for my birthday. I loved it. Wanted to take a friend for her birthday and it's no longer available. Very sad.

The play was disappointing. The plot was pitiful. The beginning was great and it looked like it will be a nice play. The young lady playing young Amelie is very talented. Ms. Soo's voice was beautiful. They were not enough however to save this play. There was no story, the music was mediocre. Once the man fish came out, and the ballon person fell, I knew we were in for an ackward piece. What was the agenda in counting orgasms and the sex toys? Those were not essential to the story. Why were they in it at all? This play was a huge disappointment. After listening to Ms. Soo on original soundtracks of Hamilton and The Great Comet of 1812, we expected an exciting play. Not sure why she agreed to play this role. If it was not for Ms. Soo, this play would have closed opening night. I bought 5 tickets and did not get the value for it. Also the ushers were rude.

Too bad NY theater is so dependent on the announcement of the Tony Awards. The play was charming, the cast wonderful.

My husband and I loved the show. It was entertaining, light-hearted, and a ton of fun. The cast was phenomenal and you could see that they were all having a great time. We loved the live musicians being elevated. The only thing that I felt that the show as missing was more of the original soundtrack from the movie. But otherwise, it was wonderful.

I Can understand why was no hit. Philipa Soo was a dream but the rest were flat and the story was unhinged , I am glad I saw it closing day but that's hit. Leaving" Hamilton " and the readings for "Comet for this was not the best move in my humble opinion. Was this review helpful to you? Yes Yes | No No | (Report as inappropriate) (Report as inappropriate) Share this review: 5 / 5 A Beautifully Crafted Musical Favorite moment: Sister's Pickle, because Phillipa Soo donning a nun's habit.  @  Posted 05/24/2017 by SistersPickle This Fan's Reviews Everyone involved lovingly handcrafted this wonderful show 8 times a week. I'm so sad it played its final performance on Broadway.

Going with reduced expectations following reviews we were engaged and engrossed for the entire performance. Phillipa Soo was made for the role and was more than ably supported by a wonderful cast. Minimalist set, maybe, but it did not need more. So very disappointed for those who will not get to see this now closed show. Hopefully, it goes on the road and survives in other forms. Can't wait to see what Ms Soo does next! Was this review helpful to you? Yes Yes | No No | (Report as inappropriate) (Report as inappropriate) Share this review: 2 / 5 I can see why it's closing Posted 05/23/2017 by MarcyMoose This Fan's Reviews Location: New York Amelie is my favorite movie. This being said, I'm obviously very critical of it. The comedy was too forced and it relied too heavily on the draw of Phillipa. The role really wasn't right for her, it just really didn't work Was this review helpful to you? Yes Yes | No No | (Report as inappropriate) (Report as inappropriate) Share this review: 5 / 5 Amazing and feel good show Favorite moment: Was watching my four kids giggle, smile and sing along to the lovely songs and then talk about how they are and will continue to be "do gooders".  @  Posted 05/23/2017 by Karenmoore5225 This Fan's Reviews Location: Nyc This was a beautiful little theater with the feel good play of the year performing in it. The stage was simple and perfect, the singing and acting had us wanting to move along and the feel good, take away message was perfect for all ages!

The play was amazing. Fantastic cast and very funny. I'm sad it ended. Was this review helpful to you? Yes Yes | No No | (Report as inappropriate) (Report as inappropriate) Share this review: 5 / 5 Amelie was amazing... Favorite moment: The finale...sweet and poignant.  @  Posted 05/23/2017 by SSandi33 This Fan's Reviews Location: NY We greatly enjoyed Amelie!! What a lovely adaptation of the movie. The songs were well written, as was the dialog. Amelie appeals to theatergoers of all ages. I saw the play with my MIL, teenage niece and her friend.

Great and entertaining show! Stayed close to the movie. Fans of the movie will not be disappointed. Was this review helpful to you? Yes Yes | No No | (Report as inappropriate) (Report as inappropriate) Share this review: 5 / 5 Critics are wrong!!! An Amazing Show Favorite moment: The musical number about the photo booth with the entire cast was outstanding  @  Posted 05/22/2017 by mercy7 This Fan's Reviews Location: Northern NJ A delightful musical, funny, witty heart-warming with an abundance of talented actors with amazing voices!!!

The show was so entertaining, thoroughly enjoyed it. The cast created a beautiful mosaic of characters and music. The scenery was amazing and so creative. It is very sad that this show has closed so soon after opening, the negative reviews were unjust. I am so glad I had the chance to see it just days before it closed.

While the play's runtime in theaters was unfortunately cut short, this play was enjoyable and well performed. My girlfriend loved the movie so she had to see the play despite mediocre critical reviews. We agreed that the the piece was lighthearted and completely worth it. And the cast was all top notch.

Was lost through out the act...,put me to sleep... didn't like the plot

My wife and I loved it! It's so sad that it's closing so soon. Phillipa Soo and the rest of the cast were just great! The sets, the music... everything was really fantastic. The lyrics to the songs were very clever and funny. I was really worried after I read the reviews, but I think they were unfairly comparing it to the movie which was a disservice. We really enjoyed it!

This production was done very well. Having seen the foreign film many years ago, my husband and I have always remembered it. It's a shame it has to end. If they show the movie on TV, more people would understand the story and go to see it!

A magnificent story told with great music.Cast, led by Soo was amazing, everyone really added something to the show. The set was colorful and fun, and the entire stage was well used.

This is the most moving and lovely thing I have seen in ages. It's special, touching, and magical. The cast is superb, the music fresh and lovely, and the production delightful. Go see it!!

Sad that the public will miss this imaginative hopeful story. I think it's an important story especially during these difficult times.

Lively and funny. Phillipa Soo wonderful.Audience enthusiastic.

It's quite a shame that Amelie is closing on Broadway soon, because it was a delight to watch the hardworking cast and hear Phillipa Soo sing her heart out. Admittedly, I can understand the musical may be hard to absorb if you haven't watched the French film prior to the musical. The film itself is very odd and quirky, and for the most part was translated quite well into this musical format. The songs were melodic and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the imaginative story unfold on stage. My advice for the day: watch the film first and then buy tickets to go see Amelie on Broadway before it disappears into the ether!

My daughter and I attend many musicals and, in fact, attended 3 the weekend we saw Amelie. The story and the music are a little disjointed, basically, vignettes held together with a common theme. There was no common theme to the music though, and each piece was new and novel for the vignette it represented. That is probably a problem for most American audiences, but if you know that it is not going to be a typical show, it probably plays much better. Phillipa Soo was perfectly cast; the younger version of Amelie did a great job. But for the fact that it was not a conventional story, it held together well and had a well-balanced cast.

Amelie was both very funny and also such a wonderful Story. The acting and singing was so heartwarming. I hope to see it again soon it was that great!

We really loved the show, although it many respects it differed from the film. I'd like to buy the soundtrack when it comes out on June 9. The character of Amalie is more psychologically damaged in the musical, but her triumph over misery is therefore amplified. I particularly liked the metaphor of Zeno's paradox, which was not in the film, and how it related to Amalie's isolation. The sets were brilliant and the singing superb (of course). I'd be happy to see it again with friends or if it tours my hometown (Philly).

I love Phillippa Soo but this show is not a vehicle to showcase her amazing talent. The story is week, dialogue sophomoric, and so poorly cast. There was zero chemistry between the leads and the remaining cast members were unappealing. Such a waste of Phillippa Soo's talents.

Simple plot but performers were right for their role and you left the show with a feeling that you have had an enjoyable evening. Only negative was no real hit song

Absolutely Loved everything about it. Don't understand why it isn't a bigger hit! Catch last week of performances if you can! Amazing cast, beautiful production!

It's so disappointing that this show wasn't given a fighting chance. Extremely quirky and light hearted. I intially went into the theatre not knowing what to expect, having not read the book or seen the movie, but I was so pleasantly surprised. Phillipa Soo is amazing to watch on stage, I may have missed out seeing her as Eliza Schuyler, but I'm glad that I didn't miss this show. I'm hoping to see it one last time before it closes.

Very sweet story, lovingly brought to life, and extremely well-performed musical. Cast was energetic and fully engaged; Phillipa Soo and Adam Chanler-Berat killed! Bravo to all!

We went with 3 generations of family and friends and we all agreed that it was loads of fun. It's quirky and fully entertaining. The singing was fabulous. Another bonus is that the whole ensemble is excellent. Not a single weak link. Enjoy!

If you are familiar with the film you will love this sweet little musical - you may be more confused if you aren't already a fan. Sorry it is closing but so glad we got the chance to see it - Phillipa Soo was fabulous - see it if you get a chance!

This play was hard to sit through. The acting was awful, with the exception of the lead female character, who has an angelic voice and was the only highlight of the play. I found the characters to be very campy and there was a clumsy feel to them. Wish I could say good things about this play, but it was a waste of money.

This was such a beautiful show! SO sad to see that it is closing! See it if you can!

I saw this show in previews and loved it so much that I had to go back in April after it officially opened on Broadway. It was even better after the changes they made from previews! If you've heard Phillipa Soo, you know she's a reason enough to see this show. Seeing her perform live and hearing her sing in person was an unforgettable experience. Not only is she wonderful, but the rest of the company is so talented, fun and vibrant (shout outs to Savvy Crawford in her Broadway debut as young Amelie and Adam Chanler Berat and Randy Blair who are all so insanely talented). The stage is so bright and the music is lovely. The story is inspiring and teaches us all about kindness and the effect that the little things can have on people. It doesn't take much to do something small that can change someone's entire life. This show is a beautiful world of love, imagination, and kindness--would highly recommend! See it before it closes!

Charming, feel good and funny - the show captures the spirit of the movie with a number of surprises. Philippa Soo is a delight to watch, supporting cast members really develop each of their characters, and the staging brings excitement as the photobooth goes bright.

This is literally my favorite musical of all time!!

Loved everything about the show! Such a sweet story with great singing! The theater was the perfect size......we were in the Mezzanine but had a wonderful view. Love seeing shows in smaller more intimate size theaters. I had no idea what the show was about prior to going but glad we bought tickets for my sister for her birthday.

I booked tickets to Amelie mainly because Philippa Soo was in it. She was very good but the role was not particularly demanding. I was bored with the show after about 15 minutes. I came up for a week of theatre and this was the 6th show I saw. I wish I had booked something else as this was over priced fluff that had me checking my watch and wishing it would end.

The show captured the whimsical spirit of the movie--it is utterly charming, droll, and delightful. Pippa Soo is a true star and shines in the leading role. Her co-star, Adam Chanler-Berat, was just as wonderful, and the two had great chemistry. Be forewarned--your cheeks will get sore from smiling and laughing throughout the show.

Actors all gave terrific performances. All the supporting actors had additional roles in the fantasy scenes, which was especially fun. The songs supported and moved the story forward. A very pleasant experience compared to the (too) many shows where the songs ARE the story. All in all it was a very theatrical experience with the flavor of the film. If you liked the film, go see it. You won't be disaapointed.

Very disjointed and the singing was not good for the most part. Felt like a college production. I do not think it will be on Broadway too long

Amelie is one of my all time favorite movies, so I was excited when I found out that it was being turned into a musical. They did not adapt it very well at all. I can't imagine, having not seen the movie, that I would have any idea what was going on at all. The director did a valiant job trying to inject energy into that boring score, but to no avail. Sad... :(

My family and I were looking forward to seeing "Amelie"! We were excited to see Phillipa Soo perform, which was a wonderful experience. However, she didn't have a lot to work with in terms of the music. I can't remember a single song or melody from the show (saw it two days ago), and I kept falling asleep. There was no French instrumentation or sound to the orchestrations, and even the actors had no French accents whatsoever. At one point the whole cast sang "Emily" instead of "Amelie". There was no 11;00 number, the story was incohesive, and the show could have been so much better with a little more nod towards its French origins- or change the show and have it set in the US. But one or the other please.

Very enjoyable! Funny, cute, and sad all bunched together!!!

BEST THING ABOUT SHOW WAS SHORTNESS. CHARACTER OF AMELIE BORDERED ON MENTAL ILLNESS LET ALONE SOCIAL MALADJUSTMENT. NO EMPATHY WAS GENERATED FOR THIS SAD SACK OF A HEROINE. LEADING MAN HAD AS MUCH CHARISMA AS A TREE. SCORE WAS PEDESTRIAN . THEATRE VERY EMPTY. I SAT IN THE ORCHESTRA INSTEAD OF THE MEZZANINE. AWFUL.

Ms. Soo was worth the price of the ticket. Her voice is wonderful. The musical is silly in a good way in the beginning, and then it is a lovely love story. It is sassy and sexy and fun. I am surprised that the reviews were not better. I laughed a bit; I cried a bit; I enjoyed myself a lot. Everyone in the cast is an excellent actor. That is not what always happens on Broadway.

I thought that Amelie was lacking dynamic songs and there isn't much of a story. The actors are good and Philippa Soo has a great voice. For me, the best part of the show were the sets and the lighting, which was quite good. I would not recommend this show.

Phillipa Soo is amazing and the show is great fun and magical.

It's small, charming, funny, and beautiful...don't let this show be overlooked. Soo is amazing and she embodies the character so well.

Unfortunately the great talents involved here produced a mediocre and boring show. Phillipa Soo is wasted. Save your money.

We have such vivid memories of the film-- this musical destroyed all of them- we felt as if we were "doing hard time"--- beware of shows with no intermission! We don't understand why Jujamcyn and Jordan Roth would give one of their beautiful theatres to house this production. The only redeeming factor was that we had great seats.

Great production. Lovely to see something that leaves you feeling uplifted!

Overall the musical and play was good not super amazing. Phillipa was the highlight of the show. She sang amazingly and her acting was great. Left the theater feelig really happy. It would cheer you up on a sad day. You end up rooting for Amelie and Niro to finally meet.