The problem in both of these shows are weak books.
That said, I had a good time at each for different reasons. The Cher Show is flashier with the endless costume changes, the scenes of the TV shows being recreated and, of course, Cher's natural sass.
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical was more concise and less meandering. It was heartfelt and had the sentimental factor going for it, as we lost Donna too soon to a terminal illness. There was also a chance for Donna, through the writing team, to try and make amends to the gay community. I felt incredibly sad at the end of Summer.
SUMMER tends to humanize Donna while THE CHER SHOW heightens Cher's already bigger than life persona.
Both shows have fantastic central performances from LaChanze as Donna and Stephanie J. Block as Cher. They're both knockouts and deserving of any accolades they get or are/were nominated for. |
