Photo courtesy of me and my iPhone
Back to Fuerza Bruta I went last night! I love this show (read my review on it here). And, as a test, I took Gerald, who I anticipated would hate the thing as it combines all aspects in life he deplores: crowds, chaos, pushyshovey people, and interactive theatre. But — surprise, surprise! — he LOVED it. (It also didn’t hurt that they had $2 beers in the lobby before the show.)
You are never bored at Fuerza Bruta. (Ok — maybe the above-the-head pool segment lasts 5 minutes too long.) There’s always something to see, and it’s usually remarkable. The energy from this sexy cast is fun and inviting. It’s a perfect show for the summer.
However, a word of warning: you may get so into it, you’ll find yourself making poor decisions about dancing in public in an onstage rainstorm. (Don’t be too jealous of my fly moves.)
[…] 5) Fuerza Bruta | Broadway in Chicago: I just couldn’t get enough of this show and saw it three times. If standing on the stage of the Auditorium Theatre wasn’t cool enough, this immersive rave-party-meets-performance-art made for an unforgettable and interactive experience. And a perfect show for the humid Chicago summer, especially if you chose to dance in the on-stage rainstorm at the end. […]