Ross closed out the first act with a “razzle-dazzle routine” that included fast costume changes and favorite pop songs from legendary Black entertainers including Josephine Baker, Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday, whom Ross had portrayed in “Lady Sings the Blues.” The routine proved Ross to be “the heiress apparent of these memorable singers. The fans apparently became a little too excited, as Ross had to “grab the microphone away from an aspiring amateur singer,” but she managed to send everyone back to their seats with a few generous assurances. Nov 26 - Rosemont Theatre - Rosemont, ILGinuwineUpcoming: Nov 19 - Chicago Theatre. Moments later, a mime reached behind her and pulled out several yards of white stretch material tucked into her dress, unfurling it so that it fanned out like a motion picture film reel behind her.ĭuring the first act, the entertainer, now wearing “a slinky sequins-and-silk red pants outfit,” pulled several fans onstage for a disco party as she sang “Love Hangover” from her latest album, the reviewer wrote. Sorry, but we dont have any Diana Ross in Chicago Tickets available. Ross stepped on stage in a white sheath gown, flashed her pearly whites at the crowd and sang out, “Here I am!” Christiansen recorded. It featured an impressive production: “a 32-piece orchestra, three backup singers, a trio of mimes, assorted scaffolding and ladders to hold all these bodies, a battery of light stanchions, 173,000 watts of power for the light and audio equipment, a trunkful of costumes, a cadre of plainclothes security guards and enough producers, personal managers, agents, talent representatives and publicists to start up a new world’s fair,” Chicago Daily News reviewer Richard Christiansen wrote for the next day’s paper. Performers at Kravis typically perform for anywhere between 75 & 90 minutes, so to get a performer on stage for 55 was really unexceptionable.So it’s no surprise that both critics and fans expected a flashy show, and “An Evening with Diana Ross” did not disappoint. She ended her show early because, as I was told by staff, she had a dinner meet & greet next door, having her team rush her off the stage. Naturally 7 has also shared the stage with numerous icons, including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Quincy Jones, Sarah Connor, Lionel Richie, Ludacris. The same thing happened when I saw Patti Labelle. I'm sorry but you all, Miss Ross included, should have known better. What a shame for people who spent $$$ for tickets. Shame on whoever booked her for something after the show. I honestly didn't even feel like I went to a concert. I was told the next day that her team was rushing her off stage due to a prior engagement, but she wanted to sing 1 last song, which she did & that was it, over- done-finished. I was in shock as to how quickly it was over & how disappointing as a fan for the past 50 yrs. Dianna came out about 8:35 & finished at 9:30. Her daughter Rhonda came out for about 30 min, lovely girl with a nice voice. This show, however, was so short it was over almost before it began. I have seen her many many times prior, all around the Tri -State area & the shows were always wonderful & completely entertaining. Dianna is absolutely a phenomenal entertainer, especially at 76yrs. Toss up between 3 & 4 stars, still undecided. Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back In Concert (May 20, 2023).Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (May 12 - 14, 2023).The Simon and Garfunkel Story (Mar 2, 2023).Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 in Concert (Feb 4, 2023).State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine - The Nutcracker (Dec 18, 2022).

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