Dietrich Rides Again

See it if you wish to see recreations of the performances of Marlene Dietrich. More concert then biography with fun costumes and excellent staging.

Don't see it if you are interested in the promised biography. The many songs limit the time to explore Dietrich's life in any depth.

See it if you wish to see a very poor mimicking of Marlene Dietrich. Except for the last scene, the actress mimicked not acted the role.

Don't see it if you have seen other good actresses playing Dietrich. This was so overdone that I could not wait for the end.

Also this is a small theater on third floor. the elevator was not working and the person who operated the elevator next door wasn't there so I had to climb 2 flights. If you have problems with stairs you may wish to skip this venue.... Read more Read less

See it if You like or are interested in Marlene dietrich

Don't see it if You want to see anything that resembles a good theater production.

Also Who is this woman? And why are people writing plays about her? She just seems like an evil rude and ignorant person. I don’t understand why anyone cares about her. I would highly advise everyone to stay away from this... Read more Read less

See it if You would like to see and hear a close approximation of icon Marlene through the years via her songs.

Don't see it if You expect something more than small views into her world.

Also The actress has tried to bring us Marlene. Her look and mannerisms are quite good. The choices of songs and her accomplished accompanist try to give us a glimpse into the oeuvre of Marlene. However in trying to duplicate Marlene's thick accent, husky voice and overt sexuality she falls short. The accent is distracting and she strains too hard to capture the earthiness of that unique voice. The difficulty is most evident when she portrays Marlene's hard preparation and attention to detail compared with the ease and fluidity of her stage and life persona. She does capture her look and mannerisms quite well and if she encourages you to look at Marlene's YouTube videos, movies or other recordings you will be rewarded.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to know more about Marlene Dietrich. See some of her signature songs. Not too bad for experimental theater.

Don't see it if you want a fully mature production. The singing could be a bit sharper.

See it if You want to learn a bit of the story of Marlene Dietrich.

Don't see it if You want a fully realized Marlene......you will not get it here.

Also You will be asked to wait in a small lobby until almost curtain time; not very comfortable. Nice little set and the pianist is wonderful. Marlene had a definitive way with a song.....she had a somewhat husky but very musical voice and knew how to phrase so well.
The performer playing Marlene is not a very strong singer, and the Dietrich legato is missing here. Still, there are some effective acting moments, especially in the strength Marlene had to strongly oppose the Nazi regime. With a stronger singer, this would be a very effective cabaret show.... Read more Read less

See it if You love the iconic star "Marlene Dietrich", definitely you will get something of her life and career.

Don't see it if You expect to see the real Marlene on stage. It is tough to represent a legend. Justyna did well.

Also It’s so ambitious to represent someone like Marlene; perhaps she is not part of my time, but everything about her still teaching until these days, Marlene was pure magic, plain, and simple she was a star. The musical is just a percentage of what she really was. I think it’s still worth seeing this play.
The actress who represent Marlene some parts in the play she surprised me and other parts she lacked movement, sensuality, but applaud her work, I know how difficult it is to represent someone so iconic.... Read more Read less

See it if you care about receiving an outstanding performance from a rising talent Justyna Kostek.

Don't see it if you want to lose an opportunity to see something really important

Also The actress embodies both the young and the old Marlene with rare energy and passion.... Read more Read less

See it if Great tribute to Marlena. The actress had her spirit perfectly and i thought for a moment she had risen feom the dead. Great job. Loved it.

Don't see it if do not see if you are not a deidrich fan because it really honors her and you go away feeling like you spent an evening with her.