Walnut Street Theatre's Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Don't miss Broadway's sensational musical, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story... the man, the music, the legend. Buddy Holly was a brilliant musician who changed the face of popular music and paved the way for the next generation of rock'n'rollers.

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Fan Reviews

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

MBCPhillips123

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story was the best musical theatre I've seen in 50 years - and I've seen it all! You've heard of triple threats on stage? Well, this ensemble were quadruple threats because they could act, sing, dance AND play their own instruments - all brilliantly! Great drama, as the writing was so very good, too!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jun 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tloehrs

Was a really nice evening. Would see the show again if it was in town!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jun 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rosemark

We enjoyed the flash back to the day the Music Died . The performance was right on. The sound quality was excellent. There may have been one part that was historically incorrect.. In the opening seen it had the date 1958 on one of the bill boards. Peggy Sue, Oh Boy and That will be the Day came out in 1957 The productions at the Walnut Street Theater are ALWAYS great. The lighting and acoustics always spot on. It would be nice if we could go back to those "days of innocence".

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jun 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yardleygirl

Love it. Fantastic show with great music. Wonderful talent with lots of energy and I loved how they got the audience involved.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jun 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

LYDKRIS

THIS SHOW HAD ALOT OF ENERGY. THE PERSON WHO PLAYED BUDDY HOLLY WAS AWESOME.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jun 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

NFS18

Great show, we didn't want it to end! The music was fabulous, parking was very easy and made for a fun evening out.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jun 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oldiesmusicfanatic

This show had us rocking all night long! We loved every mimute!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jun 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lizzy83

The cast combined with the show was AMAZING! I think it was one of the most upbeat, energized, engaging show I've seen. A great time and will have you dancing in the aisles! All ages.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jun 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Reginelepremiere

The time flew. I did not want it to end. The music and the singing and the instrument playing was top notch!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jun 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

TheManz

Great music and story of rock and roll's beginnings. Buddy lives on!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jun 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

TonyJF

My Family and I had a excellent time. The show was great. Would recommend highly.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 22, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

herOma

The actors & the musicians were excellent. The play brought back many memories for me, especially of listening to great rock-and-roll & dancing to it.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 22, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

hollymuff

high energy wonderful music, a fantastic experience

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 22, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sherrob

The best show ever. Will go see it again. Saw it for the first time 12 years ago. Better than Jersey Boys.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 22, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

"The Buddy Holly Story" was outstanding. My wife and I see shows in NYC twice a year, and this show was as good as anything in the theater district in Manhattan. I compare it in quality to "The Jersey Boys" and "The Million Dollar Quartet" in NYC

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 22, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

NancyMcKB

I saw this at the Walnut Theater on Sunday and I LOVED it! Great story and of course, great music! I've never been a part of an audience that was so enthusiastic (dancing in the aisles, jumping to their feet, sustained clapping after the curtain closed)! The entire cast was outstanding; Christopher Sutton entranced me with his portrayal of Buddy. Will another cast's production stand up to this one? Can't wait to find out!!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 22, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

admiretalent

Walnut Street Theatre is always a most enjoyable experience

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 22, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

The show was great and the cast fantastic. We really enjoyed the performance. Fun music and lots of energy.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 22, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rockingbabe

Attended on Saturday 7/21 and show was due to close next day. Lots of great merchandise at low prices because of that. My friend got a hat marked down to a $1 that was previously $12. I was introduced to Holly's music by my late brother and the actor who played Buddy was spot on. The supporting actors were fantastic. The crowd was on their feet by the end of the show which included an encore. It was neat because the woman who played his wife actually WAS his wife in real life. I was able to save some money on the seating due a special WST offer as well. Always a great time at the Walnut.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 22, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

Great show. Felt like I was at a concert. The music and the musicians were fantastic and seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 22, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn52

Excellent musical.. Pleasantly surprised. The talent of the cast was incredible.. Thanks for a fun afternoon.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 21, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

EJRPW

15 years as a Patron of Walnut Street Theatre, One of the best of the 75 Shows that we have seen there !!!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 21, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

Holly story was fabulous and I would recommend it to any one. And thank you for having them on 1/2 Philly.com..

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 21, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Judson2111

We couldn't see Buddy on our subscription and gave away our tickets. The firends who took them said it was so great we had to go. So we bought tickets to the last Sunday matinee. Our friends were right. The only thing not great about the whole performance was the seats we bought were much better than our subscription seats!!!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 21, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Anonymous

A very enjoyable show...very well done. The actors and actresses were multi talented. There were a nice mix of everything. The energy level brought to the stage was outstanding. The actor playing Buddy Holly was awesome.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 21, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Queeq

Loved the show. The music was great. Brought you up at the right times and was mellow at the right times.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 21, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

frankengr

Started a little slow but caught fire when they played the Apollo. The second Act was great. Enjoyed the show a lot. The women that sang the solo and then played the violin at the end was a fantastic talent. Her stage presence, energy, etc. was unbelievable and she played 'big' to the entire house. Her smile lit up the place. Might want to disguise the members that play more than one part, a little, so it is not so obvious that it takes away from the flow of the play. Overall, they all did a great job and had me tapping my feet all night.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 21, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

chantoo

the lead actor puts his heart and soul into his performance as do many of the others. I particularly liked the female MC from the Apollo Theater and her companions - they had star power and the actor/singer who played Ricky Valance I love the music even though it was before my time ad it is a poignant story like that of so many other singers who lost their lives too young. The lead had the right vulnerability to play the role - slightly nerdy, sensitive and hyper

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 21, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Taxdefender

Best musical I've seen in a long, long time. And unlike some of this ilk - Momma Mia, Movin' Out - it had a plot and a story line.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 21, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Anonymous

lively, excellent, very musical show. cast was excellent

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 21, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Janher

The show was fantastic, singing and acting was great! I did think though that it was going to be the entire story of Buddy Holly, not just his singing career after he was already playing with the Crickets.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Thu, Jul 19, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

creative101

thoroughly enjoyed myself. the music was fabulous, singers and dancers fabulous, costumes great, overall thrilling show!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Thu, Jul 19, 2012

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

candyskyes

Although I love the music, it was too loud for me. I had to wear earplugs during the whole performance. It was great to see the actors/ musicians on stage- easier to appreciate their talents up close. The acting tended towards the hammy side- perhaps for comic effect? Sometimes it worked, sometimes not.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Thu, Jul 19, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

DianeMH

The quality and talent of this cast was fantastic. The whole evening was wonderful trip through nostalgia. Getting the audience participating was great fun. I would go back and see it again.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Thu, Jul 19, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

NJGal7

The Buddy Holly Story brought you right back to the fifties. The musicians played wonderfully. What a great collection of music. His short life was very interesting.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Thu, Jul 19, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

arizonakayaker

LOVED THE SHOW. THE STORY LINE WAS GOOD. LOVED THE SET CHANGES AND THE COSTUMING AND THE MUSIC WAS GREAT. AWESOME SHOW.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Thu, Jul 19, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

JMike08

Buddy Holly at Walnut is an amazing experience. We were fortunate enough to be in the center seats of the first row and at times it felt like Buddy was still alive. The singing, music and acting by the cast was exceptional. The actors playing Buddy and Maria Elena are in life a married couple and their passion for one another and their art shone through. The whole cast was great but special mention of the Ritchie Valens portrayal.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Thu, Jul 19, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

I saw the show and had to bring my husband and friends, so I went a second time. It was truly entertaining. Even if it wasn't your music, you will still enjoy it.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Thu, Jul 19, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

Absolutley amazing!! All aspects of the show are tremendous!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Thu, Jul 19, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

It rivals Jersey Boys which I loved so much. My husband thought it was actually better.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Thu, Jul 19, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Findig

One of the best productions ever. Talent everywhere.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 14, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

JOEL1040

WE FOUND THE SHOW VERY ENTERTAINING. THE ACTOR WHO PLAYED BUDDY WAS TERRIFIC AND LOOKED AND SANG JUST LIKE BUDDY.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 14, 2012

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Chancellor9

I am so glad that I got half price tickets to this show as it was worth what I paid for it. There was no stagecraft. The voices were mediocre at best.. Plot! what plot!? At no

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 14, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

dianne24

This was an upbeat show very high engergy. It has humor, but the best part of course was the music. This show will have you dancing in your seat, and in the end dancing in aisle. I would recommend to anyone who has the chance to see this show. You will not be sorry. An p.m. well spent.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 14, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

rivale

Enjoyable show in every respect! Show with a great deal of energy and wonderful story line.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 14, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mareeta

I can't say enough about how great this performance was. It will go down as one of my most memorable shows! Wonderful story, great cast and high energy all around. I am recommending it to all my friends and relatives. I hope it will be extended again!!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 14, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fanad

Everyone was fantastic in the show. Incredible talent. They had the ability to make the life of Buddy Holly and the Crickets come alive. No one missed a beat-it was just awesome...

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 14, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

PegB13

Do not miss this musical. The performers were excellent, the music even better. The bass player was particularly entertaining. The audience was on its feet singing and clapping to the last several songs. Well worth the money! I would see it again in a heartbeat.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 14, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kayden4me

The cast was great, tne show was great and despite the rainy weather we had a wonderful time.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 14, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

TBWagner

One of the best shows ever! Any age would love this, from teens to 60 plus everyone was rocking...

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sat, Jul 14, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

PHLfans

I purchased these tickets for my husband for a Father's Day present as he was a fan of Buddy Holly and his music. Little did I know that he would have been so entertained and so pumped about the show as he talked about it non-stop for a week. His enthusiasm was so contagious that my sister-in-law and three of her friends promptly bought tickets and went to this past Sunday's performance. They loved it too! A great job by the cast and well done, Walnut Street Theatre.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 15, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

EDUK8TR

Exciting, entertaining, energetic.... I was beguiled by each moment. The cast is superb, capturing just the right tone for every scene. They captivated the audience and brought them to their feet for a standing ovation, well earned, well deserved! Loved it!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 15, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

MomMoss

As soon as Buddy Holly started, I swear I could smell my high school boyfriend's after shave. Loved it.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 15, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

rldiamonds

Buddy Holly was fabulous, awesome, extremely entertaining...there are not enough words to describe the show! Hope it returns next season.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 15, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

Fabulous and energizing show! Loved the music. Would highly recommend it.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 15, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Delco

Well produced musical with some very talented performers. It was a lot of fun.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 15, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

JOEWIZZ

The Buddy Holly Story was complete entertainment from start to finish. The show and story also make you appreciate all that Buddy Holly did for rock and roll and only imagine what more this man and his music could have given us. The late 1950s come alive!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 15, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Whistlingstraits

Greta Show... Extremely upbeat. You will be amazed at the talent and commitment of the cast to deliver excellence. We had a great time and will be back to see it again. Dinner a la Buca before included parking and was excellent

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 15, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

RAYTERE

MUSIC FROM THE START....TO THE FINISH....... EARLY ROCK AND ROLL AT ITS BEST......

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 15, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

The play was most enjoyable. I loved the music. There was great energy from the actors. The costumes were colorful and in keeping with the period as were the sets. We had fabulous seats.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 15, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

We absolutely loved it! As Buddy Holly fans, we had high expectations and we were stunned by the performances. Not only was the acting incredible, but the musical talent was excellent as well. My husband goes to the theater because I love it, but he actually and genuinely loved it this time too. We were both so glad we got a chance to see it and told our friends to go.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jul 13, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fluffynhorton

My husband, a friend and I went because my husband had indiciated for a month that he would enjoy seeing The Buddy Holly Story and I kind of dragged my feet. Then a friend of mine said it was a good show so after checking and seeing that there were a few seats left, we decided to go and invite a friend as well. We were all thrilled with the quality of the show--wonderful songs, a beautiful set and a talented cast. We all have seen plenty of shows in our life in Philly and New York so we are not easy critics. Bravo Walnut Street Theatre and cast/spectacular musical!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jul 13, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

watcher45

My feet were dancing. I was huming softly to myself the entire performance. Great performance. High energy. Lots of Buddy Holly songs done really well. Just enough plot to hold things together -- lots of really great Buddy Holly songs -- what more do I need say.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jul 13, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hawaiianirishman

The show was great, the guy who played Buddy was excellent & extrenly talented, so was the rest of the cast.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jul 13, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

stanb1

The play is filled with music that is really great. It tells the story of Buddy Holly, but the music is the greatest

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jul 13, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

Myself, my two sisters took my Mother to see The Buddy Holly Story for her Mother's Day gift. We all had a really good time. The music and actors were amazing. We were all thrilled and my Mom could not thank us enough. She had a BLAST!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jul 13, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

50kindagirl

Really enjoyed this show! I wanted to get up and dance like I did back then! The songs made me happy and made me sad. I even cried when they did "Raining in My Heart". The actors were incredible.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jul 13, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gummie

Great musicians & great music in a great theater. What more can you ask for!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jul 13, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

i would recommend anybody who is into great theatre to go see this production. i learned so many things about buddy holly that i never knew.the actors and the music was incredible.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jul 13, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

This show was amazing!~ The way they portrayed Buddy Holly's story was great. The actors were incredibly talented. I would highly recommend this show.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Fri, Jul 13, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

KLC83

A terrific musical! The cast were phenomenal! A must see!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

ChuckieD

I have seen plays and musicals for years. One of my all time favorites was "The Lion King" at the Academy of Music, but "The Buddy Holly Story" ranks right there for music, energy, set designs, and just great musicians and singers. I was exhausted at the end from clapping, singing, stomping, and cheering. I would see it over and over again. What memories, what a great show. It was like attending a concert with Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper LIVE!! I could not get over the energy of the performers. A must see event.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

The Buddy Holly Story Was An Amazing Show With A Wonderful Cast And The Music Was Great

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

singerjkm

Thoroughly enjoyed the entire production. What a talented group of performers! Highly recommended!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dobber627

While spending a few days in Philadelphia, my husband and I decided to find a show to see! As subscribers of "Broadway Across America", we purchased tickets for The Buddy Holly Story" that was appearing at the historical Walnut Street Theatre. This show was AWESOME! Christopher Sutton in the role of Buddy Holly deserves Tony Award! I/We would reccomend this show for anyone, and only hope we have the opportunity to see it again :)

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Merlyb

Wonderful show, The cast was fabulous,, the music fantastic.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

cmeyer672

Bravo, bravo, bravo!!! An amazing performance by the entire cast had my wife and I on the edge of our seats ready to get up and dance. The songs brought back memories of our early teenage years and we sang along to most of them. I personally think that Buddy Holly would have surpassed the great Elvis Presley in popularity had his life not ended so early in his career. Only 2 weeks left for this show at the Walnut and we may just have to see it again.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

AWESOME AWESOME...MY MOM AND STEP DAD HAD A WONDERFUL TIME..MY GIFT TO THEM FOR THEIR ANNIVERSARY WAS APPRECIATED BY THEM...WE LOVE OUR DAUGHTER DIANE SO VERY MUCH!!!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

DesignOar

We had a wonderful time at this show. The actors/performers where spectacular. Thank you all so much for making a 75th birthday one that is unforgettable.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

golftyrant

Started a little slow but then just continued to get better and better. The audience was really into it. A terrific cast.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Sun, Jul 8, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

OldRocker11

The actors did a great job in re-creating the Buddy Holly sound. I found it to be fun & entertaining while capturing historical points of his life. Although we all know the outcome, the manner in which it was handled was tasteful, and the main focus of the evening was on his life and legacy. Great job to a great cast!!! It made you feel like you were part of the evening the night of Surf Ballroom show.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Wed, Jun 27, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

I saw this production in London in 1999, at which time I thought it was the best live performance I had ever experienced. This production was as good as that. Terrific musicians, great performers especially Buddy, Richie and The Big Bopper.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Wed, Jun 27, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Reenie89

Incredible cast, great music and staging. The energy level was high.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Wed, Jun 27, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Robbo2012

You thought you were in 1950's, the lead not only sounded like Buddy Holly, but looked the part too! As the play went on, you beleived Buddy Holly was singing in front of you. The Crickets were amazing as well, a lot of fun to watch.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Wed, Jun 27, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

DMBK1

The show was excellent from start to finish....the cast, the music, the entire production!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Wed, Jun 27, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crewer

Buddy Holly was so fun and energetic. We loved it, and the lead was exceptional, as was the bass player.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Wed, Jun 27, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

TheFlowerchild

Bought tickets for a 70th Birthday gift and they loved the show. They gave it a 5 star! They had a great time.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Wed, Jun 27, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Zee46

Very entertaining. I was standing up and dancing to the songs. I'm not from that era but really enjoyed the show.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Wed, Jun 27, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Aunt48

I really didn't think I wanted to see this show, but since I like shows I decided to get tickets. Wow, there was great talent on that stage..........and I love talent!!! Buddy Holly was a bit before my time - so I'm not a 'booper'.........but I sure liked what was on the Mainstage at Walnut Street Theater on Thursday afternoon.......I knew the main songs and WOW.............loved that wild Base Player.........he was cool....... I'm so glad I decided to to spend a Thursday afternoon at the Walnut...........!!!

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Wed, Jun 27, 2012

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anonymous

If you love the classic Rock & Roll sound of Buddy Holly, you MUST go see the Buddy Holly Story at WST. The guy playing Holly is amazing and sounds spot-on like him. The entire cast is dynamite and there is great choreography and musicality. This is not your run-of-the-mill musical theatre show. It is more like a rock concert with a few scenes thrown in.

Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia, PA - Wed, Jun 27, 2012

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Anonymous

The music, singing and acting were all superb. We have already highly recommended it to several members of our family and friends.