Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood NYC Reviews and Tickets
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See it if If you like hearing delightful songs by Irving Berlin from Hollywood films performed by six fine singer-dancers.
Don't see it if You want a musical with a plot. This is a revue. And skip it if you don’t like joy in your musical evenings.
See it if you like wonderful dancing and if you are curious about Irving Berlin's movie music. The York always does a wonderful job.
Don't see it if Hard to find anything wrong. The singing is not as good as the dancing, but it is definitely okay.
See it if YOu like seeing the most delightful musical, with superb music and dancing and a nice story line to boot. Every minute was wonderful
Don't see it if YOu're an old curmudgeon who doesn't like old time musicals
See it if If you like musicals, and/or like Irving Berlin you need to see this show. Fun and entertaining.
Don't see it if You like musicals, this is not for you
See it if love old fashioned American Song Book (Irving Berlin). Well danced and sung (great harmonies) while learning some facts.
Don't see it if want a story. This is just a went to Hollywood and this is what happened.
See it if You like musicals and like his music!
Don't see it if You like big broadway productions this is very low key but well done
See it if You enjoy seeing accomplished ballroom and Broadway-style dance. You love learning about the history of the American musical.
Don't see it if You need a strong plot rather than just a narrative. Read more
See it if You’re interested in the history of the golden age of musicals in Hollywood,l and tap dance
Don't see it if You don’t like classical old-fashion musicals
Critic Reviews (11)
As conceived, directed and choreographed by Randy Skinner, who was also part of the creative team that brought the stage version of the 1954 classic Irving Berlin’s White Christmas to Broadway, Cheek to Cheek is a welcome addition to York Theatre’s homages to Broadway and film composers. They strike gold again with this charming revue that focuses on the lesser known classic songs from the decades of Berlin moving seamlessly from movie lot to movie lot. The very talented Jeremy Benton and Kaitlyn Davidson, returning from the original run of this show, are joined by the radiant Darien Crago, Danny Gardner, Darrell T. Joe and Melinda Porto.
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"Set against dancers and singers of fine quality, and backed by an equally talented band of musicians, the show is as attractive as it is entertaining."
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"This was a joyous evening of smiling and nostalgia with wonderful music, singing, and dancing. It’s a limited run so hurry!"
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An intelligent, entertaining musical revue that showcases two dozen of the songs that Irving Berlin wrote for movie musicals…
Hollywood is a smart focus for “Cheek to Cheek,” which York Theater is bringing back…with four of the six cast members new. All are in fine voice, with elegant and agile moves, and perhaps a bit too much cheer.
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" 'Cheek to Cheek' is pure entertainment, especially when it comes to dance: waltz, tap, ballroom."
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"Despite its propagandistic flourishes, Cheek to Cheek is a fine tribute to America's most influential songwriter. Even if you don't know his name, you know Berlin's songs, and you probably start humming along when you hear them in the shopping mall."
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A fleet, effortlessly entertaining eighty minutes. Above all, there is the sheer astonishment that Berlin, who had no formal training -- he could compose in one key only -- and a minimal education, became such a master of his craft -- fluent with syncopated rhythms, seamlessly blending many influences into a distinctive musical language, and gifted at rhymes marked by an understated wit…As Cheek to Cheek repeatedly demonstrates, a remarkable sophistication is sheathed in an apparent simplicity; to quote another lyricist, it's nice work if you can get it.
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"Cheek to Cheek covers a lot of familiar ground, and there are times one fears for the metatarsals (and facial muscles; good Lord, do they smile a lot) of these fast-stepping, hard-working young people. But you know what? It's comfort food, a dish that suits both the holiday season and these difficult times. How welcome are 80 well-done minutes of Irving Berlin? How deep is the ocean, how high is the sky?"
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