Bullets Over Broadway (Touring)

Diffidently worth seeing. The dancing was excellent and so was the singing. My only real gripe was the use of profanity. (F-word & God D*%#) not good taste for a good play or needed. Play still doesn't hold-up to the best I've seen (The Producers)

So...it wasn't THE PRODUCERS. It wasn't CRAZY FOR YOU. AND, it WASN'T UNION. I enjoyed the movie better and felt the production values were lackluster and the writing was too blue. The cast was fine although I never felt as if I was seeing a "star" or a "star to be".

I saw it on Broadway, but this touring company is so much better! The singing, acting, dancing....all were superb. You could tell that the cast LOVE what they do! Go see it!

The plot was thin, but everything else was a lot of fun. Great dancing and singing. All five of us who attended enjoyed the show and would recommend it to friends.

A little too slapstick for my taste. Also the sound system was poor. It was hard to hear everything sitting along the side in the orchestra.

This was a world class show. The dancing was fantastic, the singing excellent, the acting superb. Incredible performance. Go see it.

A very good production full of dancing and fun characters. Michael Williams ROCKED in the lead role of playwright David Shayne. Perfect comedic timing, very believable and an overall great talent. Also loved the Cheech and Warner Purcell characters. Fun show!

Great show...fast moving, great singing and dancing...also very funny...not for children, but a super good show.

Great show, full of energy and excitement. Had me laughing and entertained the entire time. GREAT job!!!

The show was fantastic from beginning to end. Storyline was fun, entertaining and lines and songs were funny. The only problem was I was entered into a lottery for discounted tickets and was told I did not win the lottery and within a week (after I purchased higher priced tickets) was notified I had won the lottery. Broadway Across America told me there was nothing they could do since I had purchased the tickets through Ticketmaster (their affiliated purchase purveyor). The tickets I purchased were $50.00 each higher than the lottery tickets. I think this was a case of Bait and Switch!

Awesome show!! Enjoyed by the entire family. Dancing was amazing.

What talented people! The costumes, the dancing, the music was wonderful. There truly is nothing like the experience of live theater.

Great show from beginning, middle and end! Musical numbers were really enjoyable.

Excellent show. I will recommend it to others. Took my mother and it was her first show ever. f

This production was the highest caliber singing, dancing, acting and beautifully costumed. Everything about it was too notch. The premise is fun, and there are a lot of good laughs. I wish it didn't have to be so crude and that it didn't didn't express the viewpoint that life is basically a bunch of nonsense. If you can get past all of that, it is a very well performed production.

Cast was terrific, costumes were great, imaginative choreography, excellent!

A fun show with the great dance numbers from Susan Stroman.

If I was going to see my son or daughter in their high school play, I would be giving a glowing review. But, it wasn't. So, the review is not glowing. Cheech (Jeff Brooks) was spot on...best performance in the production.

Went to see Bullets Over Broadway at the Pantages theatre. I love the theme, taking place in 1929. The dancing was incredible, the actors funny, the music was enjoyable. This combination made for an enjoyable show.

as a professional musician, i likely have higher standards for tye arts than some, but this show was not only disappointing in its quality, it was downright painful to watch and listen to. i never leave shows at intermissions, i always hope they will get better, but i could not get out of this one fast enough. cool costumes, great live musicians, but other than that, not much going for it. the musical score is rather boring, in general. certainly not the least bit memorable. the singing was sub-par for a professional touring show, although the house levels were off making it difficult to hear them at times, so it could have been worse. neither the choreography nor the dancing was particularly impressive with ONE exception of a group "mafia" number towards the end of the first act. more than anything though, the acting was some of the worst i've ever seen on a professional stage. seemed like they weren't even trying, it was awkward, in delivery and blocking. i was dumbfounded. i don't know where things fell through, casting, direction, production, maybe everyone was sick, or some combination of the above and/or other things. i am very sorry to write this, negative reviews are hard to handle as an artist, but if anyone else is considering attending this tour, i would NOT recommend it.

Lively, snappy, fun show with wonderful classic vintage music, cute costumes, great dances, old timey gangsters & dolls, solid men's tap number, live orchestra, and the stunning Pantages Theatre

Bullets Over Broadway brought you back to the 1920's-30's period with a touch of now. The songs were from this period with lyrics changed to the storyline and definitely brought a smile to your face and made you laugh. Took my daughter to see this and we both really enjoyed the show. Loved all the dancing, especially with the gangster scenes. There were a lot of funny moments.

Bullets Over Broadway is a very well casted, very entertaining show. I really enjoyed the singing and dancing. I particularly enjoyed the actress who played Olive. If you are looking for an entertaining afternoon you will not be disappointed!

We were on vacations in Los Angeles and wanted to see a show. We really enjoyed it and had a great time. The story is hilarious and the performance was awesome! Really one of the best Broadway shows I've seen.

This show was fantastic. The play was upbeat, the songs well chosen and performed, and the choreography outstanding. This could easily have been done on Broadway. I would encourage everyone who likes musical comedy to see this production.

This production of "Bullets Over Broadway" at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood was a musical and comedy extravaganza! It had great song and dance numbers, fast moving scenery, good dialogue, and a ton of fantastic performances by the cast! The Character, "Cheech", stole the show in my opinion as he starts out as a minor bit player asked by the mob boss to play "babysitter" to the boss's loud mouthed, no talent, but gorgeous girl friend who has been conveniently cast into the play he is producing by a struggling play write, who only wants his "pride and joy" script played out to its exactness. What he doesn't realize is that his script is too stuffy and boring and the gangster, Cheech, has better ideas that eventually rewrite the entire play! All cast members give a very genuine and memorable performance that help you really get to know their character's inner workings and the type of person they really are as the play unfolds. Cheech has a rousing number of "Nobody's Business" that brings the house down! He is a likable character, even though he is a killer and tough guy, that you can't he;p but admire and see his inner soft side. This was an amazing play that gives you a full evening of entertainment and satisfaction! Go see it if you possibly can!

Walked out after first 30 minutes. The acting and direction were substandard in every way. I'm guessing that this was a non-union tour, but don't really know. Regardless, it was neither worth my time nor money, unfortunately.

A show without a script is not a great show.. no matter which way you look at it.. this show has a weak thin script with very few shining moments. It is sad to see that Mr. Allen put his name to this dribble, certainly I was looking in the Playbill to see who actually penned this mess. There is no clear cut mention of it. So can you blame Woody for this? I am not sure. Still the shining moments come with Ms. Strosman's rich directing and dancing. Does that make a show? If it were someone else... NOPE... But she ads certain touches that make this show dance.. and the cast does well doing just that. For the dance and dance alone I would give it 5 stars... but the rest of the show is so amateurish you can't give it rave reviews. A throwback to the 20's ... and some vaudeville may have sparked this up. But since the ghost writer didn't think of that.. it drags the show into forgetfulness. Would I recommend this to others. Only if you know when you walk in the door that there is no plot, no real character interaction, and a lot of dance... you are warned... Otherwise.. pass.

my wife and i had a great time it is something we enjoy doing together

I bought a tix for my Mom. Because she enjoy musical variety theatre etc. From what I got reaction wise from her after seeing the matinee last Saturday. It was good, but not great. The reason being, I'm guessing the show wasn't what she expected. That is...she thought it would be like 42nd Street or something more musical production wise. But overall, she enjoyed the show, the cast was excellent she said.

Average dated musical. Reminded me of "Guys & Dolls" but not nearly as good. Dancing was outstanding but singing not so memorable.

This was such a fun musical, the costumes the singing and the laughter, need I say more.

High energy and great dancing - songs strike a familiar and happy memories

The show was very enjoyable. Great dancing, and singing. It was 2 1/2 hours well spent.

This show was off the charts! So well acted and a funny story. The Pantages itself is an amazing venue, and actress Emma Stratton who played Helen Sinclair was stellar.

if you want to have a fun evening and leave happy see Bullets Over Broadway!!

The problem in the Pantages Theatre is the sound system. So much of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY enjoyment is in the snappy, sharp, surprising dialogue -- and where I was sitting (rear orchestra) I couldn't understand much of the dialogue and the song lyrics. The dancing is thrilling. Who doesn't love a stage-full of tap-dancing Gangsters? I feel a little let down that I must appreciate the musical numbers for how skillfully they turned pop classics ot that era into songs that are right for all the characters -- when what I'm longing to appreciate even more is an original score for this wonderful, delightful, zany Woody Allen movie-turned-Broadway.

With the exception of Cheech, the other characters were miscast. Their performances as well as their demeanor all seemed to lack exuberance. I felt as though I was watching a high school performance at my local playhouse.

A quick paced old time musical with great dance numbers. A cast of strong voices woven around a familiar "gangster girlfriend who wants to be in show biz" plot. Broadway quality sets and costumes and well known songs. Many specialty numbers feature talent of cast members who are fresh and energetic.

The cast is very hard working and deserves a lot of credit and the choreography (Clare Cook recreating Susan Stroman) is outstanding and plentiful but what in God's name happened to Woody Allen (and Douglas McGrath's) wonderful screenplay for their 1995 film? What's on stage in the musical isn't' naughty, it's not racy, it's obscene, vulgar and out and out pornographic. There are more chaise lounges than there is good taste. Structurally, it's sound, but the dialogue is reprehensible as are the jokes. That someone of Ms. Stroman's stature could let something like this open on Broadway--and TOUR--INCOMPLETE is nothing short of scandalous.

I LOVE GOOD SHOWS - THAT ONE DIDN'T DISAPPOINTED ME : WELL MADE; GOOD VOICES AND BEAUTIFUL DANCERS. NOT A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY! REALLY ENJOYED! I CAN NOT RECOMMEND IT TO A FRIEND BECAUSE THE FRIEND RECOMMENDED IT TO ME. BUT TO EVERYONE ELSE- YES!

Saw Bullets Over Broadway 1-12-16 at the Pantages. One of the most fun and entertaining musical we have seen ever. Wife dressed in flapper dress, me wore fedora/black suit/tie. Got our pictures taken with 2 cast members. Wife fell in love with Cheech.

We laughed and laughed. The songs were fun and lively!

just didn't like it. Hard to hear and understand. Left at intermission

Bullets over Broadway was a great show. If you are new to the theater or have a someone in your life that is not sure they will enjoy live theater this is the one to cut your teeth on. This show was funny from beginning to end and an interesting story everyone will enjoy.

I probably should have reviewed the story more thoroughly before I went. A true (sexual, perverse) Woody Allen show. Half of the show was sex jokes. The lead actress whose character was supposed to be annoying was completely unbearable. The production quality was only slightly better than a high school show. The sound was awful and the singers couldn't be heard above the orchestra, even after we requested the mic levels be turned up. If you're expecting a feel-good show, reminiscent of classic broadway, this is NOT a show to see.

I can't believe I bought eight tickets to this show. The acting was fine (some even good). It's everything else that was awful. The story was not interesting or engaging. The jokes were juvenile or offensive (with a few obscenities thrown in for no good reason). The songs were completely forgettable. The finale was ridiculous and totally disconnected to the rest of the show. I seriously almost left in the middle of the second act. I couldn't even stand to stay through the curtain call. Why this ever became a touring production I will never understand.

I took my daughter in law and we had a great time. Our view was a little blocked when the cast was on the far right side of the stage. The acoustics at the Saenger Theater were nice. Voices were beautiful and strong. The tap dance sequence was a nice surprise and one of our favorite scenes. Great job!

Bullets over Broadway was terrible. Ridiculous music. Poor dancing and weak voices. A real bad selection for Broadway League. Won't attend any others.

The show combines humor which adds to the storyline. Brings back memories of the shows filled with tap dancing and song! Well worth seeing!

The performances were fine, but the vehicle was very weak. The play wasn't particularly amusing or interesting. We regretted attending.

Loved the music, choreography & cast. Such a large cast for a touring production! Well done.

After reading the critics reviews I went there expecting something on the verge of,mediocre. To me and my wife's surprise, albeit 10 minutes into the play, it really took off. The,troupe had just played the Pantages for quite a few performances so I thought they'd be sort of like, let's get this over. It turns out that Bullets over Broadway with that troupe is a play I could see over and over. Thanks to Fox Theater in Riverside and to Bullets over Broadway for a memorable night.

This was a fantastic production! The costumes, the dancing, the singing! That's entertainment!!! It's mind boggling how they can load in this show for just one performance!!! Great job cast and crew!!!

Fabulous dancers and choreography backs up stunning vocals. The finale contained feature dance numbers but the music to this piece was not up to the magic of the rest of the reworked and re-interpreted period songs.

Broadway is much more than 3000 miles away from this performance. The cast needs refresher training in enunciation and diction. Mush mouth prevails, song lyrics are undecipherable, and all-in-all it's an amateurish production of a so-so musical. Bullets only lasted about 5 months on Broadway and now I know why. This cast and performance don't help the cause.

Fun show. Great dancing and singing. Overall enjoyable show

I did not have high expectations for "Bullets Over Broadway" but it proved me wrong and more than exceeded my expectations! Thank you Pantages Theater for bringing such a funny, excellent show to your venue!! After seeing the awful If/Then last month, this was a pleasant surprise!

This fast-paced musical was entertaining from start to finish. The cast, set, costumes were perfect. It was the best musical I've seen in years. Loved it!

Great costumes and choreography. Funny! Lots of enthusiasm from the characters.

The review title kind of sums it up. Dreadful acting, songs dumped into an unfunny script with no rhyme or reason, and some of the clumsiest staging I have ever seen.

I really enjoyed the music, songs and cinematography from this musical. The dance routines by the men really were great. There was a lot of funny lines to make the audience laugh too. The costumes were fantastic and everyone looked good. The only complaint was it was 2.5 hours long and I was ready to leave after 2 hours. It dragged on towards the end.

Birthday ruined. Finance and I hated this.It was supposed to be a special night for her birthday and it was the biggest disappointed either one of us have had at the theatre. The show is far too long, the voice of the lead female was piercing, the props were weak, and the overall story line was S L O W as molasses.

Very enjoyable show!!! I highly recommend it, the show uses catchy songs and the cast was very good.

I enjoyed every single moment of the show. My girlfriend and I had an absolute blast and would love to see it again. Great music, great dancing, and even great acting. It really draws you Into the era.

Woody Allen's Bullets Over Broadway is a lot of musical fun, even tho it's seriously flawed in the second act. The first act is a perfectly-balanced windup of classic Broadway music, comedy, and stagecraft. The story is perfect. The cast is outstanding, good voices and excellent comic timing. And the climactic first-act number "Tain't Nobody's Bizness" (gangsters tap dancing) is easily the spine-tingling high point of the show. The second act is an unfortunate mechanical unwinding of the story, not outright bad, but just flawed structurally and uninspired. It's still kinda funny, running on the inspired glow from the first act. The show ends with the entire cast singing "Yes, We Have No Bananas". Totally unmotivated. A complete non-sequitur. But really, it doesn't matter. The first act is easily worth the price of admission. I went with a date, and we had an excellent time. I recommend this show.

Wow, what can I say! Live theater has done it again! Completely enraptured and enthralled me. What stood out to me the most about Bullets Over Broadway was the 1920's Flapper theme, with cute dance numbers and exciting story lines. However, my favorite part of the show were the performances by Emma Stratton and Bradley Allan Zarr. Absolutely incredible, that natural, magical sparkle in their eyes and completely embodying their characters- they were the show stoppers of the show!

The story is terrific - and if one wanted to make the movie (which is excellent) into a musical they should have created music for it. Instead they put music in that doesn't work with the story. This might have been a better Play with music.

We had a wonderful time! The singing and dancing was terrific and the book was just as delightful as I remembered it being in the original film. Truly enjoyable time in the theater and we are so glad we went.

This was one of the best shows I have ever seen. It had it all. Great story line, comedy, superb singing and dancing. Great entertainment, would ove to see it again.

The show was fun and the performers were very good. The dancing was quite good and the costumes fit the period very well. My only complaint would be that the parking around the area is expensive.