We Will Rock You: 10th Anniversary Tour
The We Will Rock You: 10th Anniversary Tour is world tour started in February 2013, by the We Will Rock You Musical celebrating the musical's tenth anniversary. Although the tour will technically take place between the musical's eleventh and twelfth anniversaries. The tour will play to audiences around the world while the record-breaking run at London's Dominion Theatre will continue.[1][2]
Tour by We Will Rock You | |
Location | Europe, North America |
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Start date | 25 February 2013 |
End date | 24 August 2014 |
Legs | 2 |
No. of shows | 404 in Total 279 in the United States 22 in Denmark 18 in Canada 16 in England 15 in Mexico 15 in Turkey 8 in Finland 8 in Luxembourg 6 in Bulgaria 5 in the Czech Republic 5 in Northern Ireland 4 in Ireland 3 in the Netherlands 16 Cancelled |
Background
Following the triumphant 2010 and 2011 UK theatre tours, the smash hit Queen and Ben Elton musical, We Will Rock You announces the show will embark on its first ever world arena tour. With 24 of Queen's biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the bands’ legendary live performances, this will be one of the most spectacular musicals to tour the world.[3]
Unprecedented success in theatres around the world has paved the way for We Will Rock You to make the step into arenas, where the Rock Theatrical will be performed in front of thousands of rock fans every night. The world tour will see the show visit arenas in Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Turkey, Bulgaria, Croatia and the UK and Ireland in 2013. Further dates in Japan, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia will be announced shortly.[4] Due to the Leeds Arena not being completed on time, it will not be a playable venue by the time of the shows. All shows originally scheduled for Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena we moved to the dates of the original Leeds shows, which have been indefinitely postponed until the dates can be rescheduled.[5]
On 7 March 2013 QueenOnline announced that there will also be a national tour of the United States, beginning in Baltimore in October and currently will visit Chicago, Pittsburgh, Boston, Minneapolis, Thunder Bay, Miami, For Myers, Columbus, Houston, Detroit, Providence, Tampa, Charlotte, Des Moines and Los Angeles[6][7]
Tour dates
Date | City | Country | Venue | Times |
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Europe[4] | ||||
25 February 2013 | Turku | Finland | HK Arena | 7:30pm |
26 February 2013 | ||||
28 February 2013 | Helsinki | Hartwall Areena | ||
1 March 2013 | ||||
2 March 2013 | 1:00pm & 5:00pm | |||
3 March 2013 | 3:00pm & 7:30pm | |||
7 March 2013 | Aalborg | Denmark | Gigantium | 8:00pm |
8 March 2013 | 4:30pm & 9:00pm | |||
9 March 2013 | 3:30pm & 8:00pm | |||
10 March 2013 | 3:00pm | |||
12 March 2013 | Copenhagen | Forum Copenhagen | 8:00pm | |
13 March 2013 | ||||
14 March 2013 | ||||
15 March 2013 | 4:30pm & 9:00pm | |||
16 March 2013 | 3:30pm & 8:00pm | |||
17 March 2013 | 3:00pm | |||
19 March 2013 | Horsens | Forum Horsens | 8:00pm | |
20 March 2013 | ||||
21 March 2013 | ||||
22 March 2013 | 4:30pm & 9:00pm | |||
23 March 2013 | 3:30pm & 8:00pm | |||
24 March 2013 | 3:00pm | |||
27 March 2013 | Nottingham | England | Capital FM Arena | 7:30pm |
28 March 2013 | ||||
29 March 2013 | ||||
30 March 2013 | 2:30pm & 7:30pm | |||
4 April 2013 | Dublin | Ireland | The O2 | 7:30pm |
5 April 2013 | ||||
6 April 2013 | 2:30pm & 7:30pm | |||
11 April 2013 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Heineken Music Hall | 8:00pm |
12 April 2013 | ||||
13 April 2013 | ||||
16 April 2013 | Esch-sur-Alzette | Luxembourg | Rockhal | |
17 April 2013 | ||||
18 April 2013 | ||||
19 April 2013 | ||||
20 April 2013 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
21 April 2013 | ||||
24 April 2013 | Ostrava | Czech Republic | ČEZ Aréna | 7:00pm |
26 April 2013 | Prague | O2 Arena | 8:00pm | |
27 April 2013 | 3:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
28 April 2013 | 7:00pm | |||
3 May 2013 | Istanbul | Turkey | Ülker Sports Arena | 9:00pm |
4 May 2013 | 3:00pm & 9:00pm | |||
5 May 2013 | 2:30pm & 8:00pm | |||
6 May 2013 | 9:00pm | |||
7 May 2013 | ||||
8 May 2013 | ||||
9 May 2013 | ||||
10 May 2013 | 3:00pm & 9:00pm | |||
11 May 2013 | ||||
12 May 2013 | 2:30pm & 8:00pm | |||
15 May 2013 | Sofia | Bulgaria | Armeets Arena | 8:00pm |
16 May 2013 | ||||
17 May 2013 | ||||
18 May 2013 | 3:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
19 May 2013 | 7:00pm | |||
24 May 2013 | Zagreb | Croatia | Arena Zagreb | 8:00pm |
25 May 2013 | ||||
26 May 2013 | 4:00pm | |||
30 May 2013 | Sheffield | England | Motorpoint Arena Sheffield | 7:30pm |
31 May 2013 | ||||
1 June 2013 | 2:30pm & 7:30pm | |||
2 June 2013 | 2:30pm | |||
4 June 2013 | Manchester | Manchester Arena | 7:30pm | |
5 June 2013 | ||||
7 June 2013 | Newcastle | Metro Radio Arena | ||
8 June 2013 | 2:30pm & 7:30pm | |||
9 June 2013 | 2:30pm | |||
12 June 2013 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Odyssey Arena | 8:00pm |
13 June 2013 | ||||
14 June 2013 | ||||
15 June 2013 | 2:30pm & 7:30pm | |||
North America[6][7] | ||||
15 October 2013 | Baltimore | United States | France-Merrick Performing Arts Center | 8:00pm |
16 October 2013 | ||||
17 October 2013 | ||||
18 October 2013 | ||||
19 October 2013 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
20 October 2013 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
22 October 2013 | Chicago | Cadillac Palace Theatre | 7:30pm | |
23 October 2013 | ||||
24 October 2013 | 2:00pm & 7:30pm | |||
25 October 2013 | 7:30pm | |||
26 October 2013 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
27 October 2013 | 2:00pm & 7:30pm | |||
29 October 2013 | Pittsburgh | Benedum Center | 7:30pm | |
30 October 2013 | ||||
31 October 2013 | ||||
1 November 2013 | 8:00pm | |||
2 November 2013 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
3 November 2013 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
5 November 2013 | Boston | Boston Opera House | 7:30pm | |
6 November 2013 | ||||
7 November 2013 | ||||
8 November 2013 | 8:00pm | |||
9 November 2013 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
10 November 2013 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
12 November 2013 | Nashville | Andrew Jackson Hall | 7:30pm | |
13 November 2013 | ||||
14 November 2013 | ||||
15 November 2013 | 8:00pm | |||
16 November 2013 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
17 November 2013 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
19 November 2013 | Minneapolis | Orpheum Theatre | 7:30pm | |
20 November 2013 | ||||
21 November 2013 | ||||
22 November 2013 | 8:00pm | |||
23 November 2013 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
24 November 2013 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
26 November 2013 | Thunder Bay | Canada | Thunder Bay Community Auditorium | 7:00pm |
27 November 2013 | ||||
29 November 2013 | Schenectady | United States | Proctor's Theatre | 8:00pm |
30 November 2013 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
1 December 2013 | 2:00pm | |||
3 December 2013 | Raleigh | Raleigh Memorial Auditorium | 7:30pm | |
4 December 2013 | ||||
5 December 2013 | ||||
6 December 2013 | ||||
7 December 2013 | 2:00 & 7:30pm | |||
8 December 2013 | ||||
10 December 2013 | Miami | Ziff Ballet Opera House | 8:00pm | |
11 December 2013 | ||||
12 December 2013 | ||||
13 December 2013 | ||||
14 December 2013 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
15 December 2013 | 1:00pm & 7:00pm | |||
17 December 2013 | Fort Myers | Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall | 7:30pm | |
18 December 2013 | ||||
19 December 2013 | ||||
20 December 2013 | 8:00pm | |||
21 December 2013 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
22 December 2013 | 1:00pm & 7:00pm | |||
7 January 2014 | Columbus | Palace Theatre | 7:30pm | |
8 January 2014 | ||||
9 January 2014 | ||||
10 January 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
11 January 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
12 January 2014 | 1:30pm & 6:30pm | |||
14 January 2014 | Philadelphia | Academy of Music | 7:30pm | |
15 January 2014 | ||||
16 January 2014 | ||||
17 January 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
18 January 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
19 January 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
22 January 2014 | Houston | Sarofim Hall | 7:30pm | |
23 January 2014 | ||||
24 January 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
25 January 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
26 January 2014 | 2:00pm & 7:30pm | |||
27 January 2014 | 7:30pm | |||
28 January 2014 | ||||
29 January 2014 | ||||
30 January 2014 | ||||
31 January 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
1 February 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
2 February 2014 | 2:00pm & 7:30pm | |||
5 February 2014 | Mexico City | Mexico | Auditorio Nacional | 8:30pm |
6 February 2014 | ||||
7 February 2014 | 4:00pm & 10:00pm | |||
8 February 2014 | 10:30pm | |||
9 February 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:00pm | |||
12 February 2014 | 8:30pm | |||
13 February 2014 | ||||
14 February 2014 | 5:00pm & 10:00pm | |||
15 February 2014 | 4:30pm & 9:30pm | |||
16 February 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:00pm | |||
4 March 2014 | Dallas | United States | Music Hall at Fair Park | 7:30pm |
5 March 2014 | ||||
6 March 2014 | ||||
7 March 2014 | ||||
8 March 2014 | 1:30pm & 7:30pm | |||
9 March 2014 | ||||
11 March 2014 | 7:30pm | |||
12 March 2014 | ||||
13 March 2014 | 1:30pm & 7:30pm | |||
14 March 2014 | 7:30pm | |||
15 March 2014 | 1:30pm & 7:30pm | |||
16 March 2014 | 1:30pm | |||
18 March 2014 | St. Louis | Fox Theatre | 8:00pm | |
19 March 2014 | ||||
20 March 2014 | ||||
21 March 2014 | ||||
22 March 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
23 March 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
25 March 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
26 March 2014 | ||||
27 March 2014 | 1:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
28 March 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
29 March 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
30 March 2014 | 1:00pm | |||
1 April 2014 | Detroit | Fisher Theatre | 7:30pm | |
2 April 2014 | ||||
3 April 2014 | ||||
4 April 2014 | ||||
5 April 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
6 April 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
8 April 2014 | 7:30pm | |||
9 April 2014 | ||||
10 April 2014 | ||||
11 April 2014 | ||||
12 April 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
13 April 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
15 April 2014 | Providence | Providence Performing Arts Center | 7:00pm | |
16 April 2014 | ||||
17 April 2014 | 7:30pm | |||
18 April 2014 | ||||
19 April 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
20 April 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
22 April 2014 | Morgantown | WVU Creative Arts Center | 7:30pm | |
23 April 2014 | ||||
25 April 2014 | New Haven | Shubert Theatre | 8:00pm | |
26 April 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
27 April 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
29 April 2014 | Toronto | Canada | Ed Mirvish Theatre | 7:00pm |
30 April 2014 | ||||
1 May 2014 | 7:30pm | |||
2 May 2014 | ||||
3 May 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
4 May 2014 | 1:00pm & 7:00pm | |||
6 May 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
7 May 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
8 May 2014 | ||||
9 May 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
10 May 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
13 May 2014 | Tampa | United States | Carol Morsani Hall | 7:30pm |
14 May 2014 | ||||
15 May 2014 | ||||
16 May 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
17 May 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
18 May 2014 | 2:00pm & 7:30pm | |||
20 May 2014 | Indianapolis | Murat Shrine | 7:30pm | |
21 May 2014 | ||||
22 May 2014 | ||||
23 May 2014 | ||||
24 May 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
25 May 2014 | 7:00pm | |||
27 May 2014 | Charlotte | Belk Theater | 7:30pm | |
28 May 2014 | ||||
29 May 2014 | ||||
30 May 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
31 May 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
1 June 2014 | 1:30pm & 6:30pm | |||
3 June 2014 | Washington, D.C. | Warner Theatre | 8:00pm | |
4 June 2014 | ||||
5 June 2014 | ||||
6 June 2014 | ||||
7 June 2014 | 3:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
8 June 2014 | ||||
10 June 2014 | Des Moines | Civic Center of Greater Des Moines | 7:30pm | |
11 June 2014 | ||||
12 June 2014 | ||||
13 June 2014 | ||||
14 June 2014 | 2:00pm & 7:30pm | |||
15 June 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
17 June 2014 | Kansas City | Starlight Theatre | 8:00pm | |
18 June 2014 | ||||
19 June 2014 | ||||
20 June 2014 | ||||
21 June 2014 | ||||
22 June 2014 | ||||
8 July 2014 | Seattle | 5th Avenue Theatre | 7:30pm | |
9 July 2014 | ||||
10 July 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
11 July 2014 | ||||
12 July 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
13 July 2014 | 1:30pm & 8:00pm | |||
15 July 2014 | Los Angeles | Ahmanson Theatre | 8:00pm | |
16 July 2014 | ||||
17 July 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
18 July 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
19 July 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
20 July 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
22 July 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
23 July 2014 | ||||
24 July 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
25 July 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
26 July 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
27 July 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
29 July 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
30 July 2014 | ||||
31 July 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
1 August 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
2 August 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
3 August 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
5 August 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
6 August 2014 | ||||
7 August 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
8 August 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
9 August 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
10 August 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
12 August 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
13 August 2014 | ||||
14 August 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
15 August 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
16 August 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
17 August 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
19 August 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
20 August 2014 | ||||
21 August 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
22 August 2014 | 8:00pm | |||
23 August 2014 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm | |||
24 August 2014 | 1:00pm & 6:30pm | |||
- Cancellations and rescheduled shows
9 April 2013 | Heineken Music Hall | Amsterdam | Cancelled |
10 April 2013 | Heineken Music Hall | Amsterdam | Cancelled |
24 April 2013 | O2 Arena | Prague | Moved to ČEZ Aréna in Ostrava |
25 April 2013 | O2 Arena | Prague | Cancelled |
5 June 2013 | Leeds Arena | Leeds | Postponed, never rescheduled |
6 June 2013 | Leeds Arena | Leeds | Postponed, never rescheduled |
7 June 2013 | Leeds Arena | Leeds | Postponed, never rescheduled |
8 June 2013 | Leeds Arena | Leeds | Postponed, never rescheduled |
9 June 2013 | Leeds Arena | Leeds | Postponed, never rescheduled |
5 June 2013 | Metro Radio Arena | Newcastle | Cancelled |
6 June 2013 | Metro Radio Arena | Newcastle | Cancelled |
18 June 2013 | Metro Radio Arena | Newcastle | Rescheduled to 5 June 2013[5] |
19 June 2013 | Metro Radio Arena | Newcastle | Rescheduled 6 June 2013 |
20 June 2013 | Metro Radio Arena | Newcastle | Rescheduled 7 June 2013 |
21 June 2013 | Metro Radio Arena | Newcastle | Rescheduled 8 June 2013 |
22 June 2013 | Metro Radio Arena | Newcastle | Rescheduled 9 June 2013 |
20 February 2014 | Auditorio Telmex | Guadalajara | Cancelled |
21 February 2014 | Auditorio Telmex | Guadalajara | Cancelled |
22 February 2014 | Auditorio Telmex | Guadalajara | Cancelled |
27 February 2014 | Auditorio Banamex | Monterrey | Cancelled |
28 February 2014 | Auditorio Banamex | Monterrey | Cancelled |
1 March 2014 | Auditorio Banamex | Monterrey | Cancelled |
Casts
- Principals
- Mig Ayesa — Galileo
- Lauren Samuels — Scaramouche
- Jenna Lee-James — Killer Queen
- Sean Kingsley — Kashoggi
- Rob Castell — Pop
- Rolan Bell — Britney
- Lucie Jones — Meat
- Dean Read — Rebel Leader
- Female Ensemble
- Chloe Brooks — Teacher
- Catriana Sandison — Teen Queen
- Danielle Steers — Teen Queen
- Michelle Crook — Teen Queen
- Sasha Wareham — Teen Queen
- Micha Richardson — Teen Queen
- Stephanie Powell
- Alice Mogg
- Grace Holdstock
- Male Ensemble
- Kane Oliver Parry
- Antony Lawrence
- Waylon Jacobs
- Ashley Cooper
- Aaron Ashley Parker
- Matt Holland
- Matthew Jeans
- James Gibbs
- Female Swing
- Emily Whitehead — Dance Captain
- Charlotte Anne Steen
- Male Swing
- Scott Spreadbury
- James Revell
- Principals
- Justin Crum — Galileo
- Ruby Lewis — Scaramouche
- Jacqueline Arnold — Killer Queen
- P.J. Griffith — Kashoggi
- Ryan Knowles — Pop
- Erica Peck — Oz
- Jared Zirilli — Britney
- Female Ensemble
- Samantha Berman
- Jessica Crouch
- Saccha Dennis
- Suzanna Dupree
- Brooke Morrison
- Jennifer Mote
- Katie Murphy
- Jennifer Noble
- Stephanie Sy
- Kasey Walker
- Male Ensemble
- Danny Balkwill
- Bentley Black
- Sam Digiuseppe
- Daniel Greenberg
- Stephen Hernandez
- Nathan Keen
- William Joseph Lewis
- Fred Odgaard
- Patrick Ortiz
- Jason Sermonia
- Band
- Tristan Avakian — Guitar
- Mike Cohen — Bass
- Brandon Ethridge — Conductor/Keyboards
- Rick Hip-Flores — Musical Director/Conductor
- Emily Marshall — Keyboards
- David Stevens — Percussion
- Bob Wegner — Guitar
- Danny Young — Drums
Celebrity appearances
- Brian May
- 27 March 2013, Nottingham ("Bohemian Rhapsody")
- 16 October 2013, Baltimore ("Bohemian Rhapsody")
Creatives, on the musical
(On taking the show into arenas) "After our first 10 years in Rock Theatricality, this is the next giant step for WWRY – and the show will feature a brand new arena-size design – a big night out for all!"
— Brian May[1]
(On the show itself) "This show is all about legend", we take the legend of Queen and create our own fantastical story of young kids battling the might corporations who want to suppress their individuality and their love of music. They need a hero who can help them in their struggle, and we have two – the dreamer Galileo and the sassy rock chick Scaramouche. Guess who ends up winning?"
— Ben Elton[4]
(About the script) "The amazing bonus is that Ben's script subtly works as a metaphor too. People definitely come out of the theatre feeling that in a strange way they now know us, Queen, and our struggle, our journey."
— Brian May[4]
(On touring the show again) "We are looking forward to taking this true Rock Theatrical out on the road again. We had standing ovations night after night around the UK last time and we can’t wait to see that happen again."
— Phil McIntyre (Producer)[4]
Critical reception
The UK Tour has received a generally positive response:
"Elton has created a nightmarish vision of the future in which live music is banned, all instruments have been destroyed and the entire population lobotomised by the Globalsoft Corporation, capable of living on the iPlanet only through the internet. Elton uses every trick in the writer's book to contrive a link to a Queen classic. Some are so obvious you can see them coming with headlights on, but that is all part of the fun. The script is witty and inventive but to make it work one other element is needed – a cast capable of handling the power of Queen's music."
— Nottingham Post[10]
"A great cast, fabulous singers, amazing dance routines, stunning sets, a dazzling light show and a magnificent live rock band. It's got it all. Then there's Ben Elton's superb script which, 10-years after its West End debut, has been tweaked with contemporary one-liners for this first ever arena tour."
— Sheffield Star[11]
"But all of this is just a fun ride that leads to the most exhilarating finale that will outdo all that has come before. As the end nears, anticipation is palpable, the famed words of the most loved Queen song on everyone's lips. Superb lighting continues to dazzle, as the unbelievably talented band give their all, as the crescendo hits its peak, the fan favourite is performed, liberating the entire cast to come together to show their talent, each getting their chance to give all – Bohemian Rhapsody thunders through the arena."
— Newcastle Chronicle[12]
However, in Manchester it received poor response from reviews:
"Well, certainly the classic songs of Freddie Mercury and co are faultless in what is, unfortunately, not an entirely seamless arena transfer of a show which has been a huge hit in the West End and has toured twice to Manchester's Palace Theatre to sold out audiences in recent years. Yet here, for the first of two nights at the arena, the place is far from full. That partly explains the lack of atmosphere in the cavernous setting – and the show itself has failed to move up a gear, save for some strobe lighting, to its more imposing stage. And for those of us in the floor seats it's a struggle to get a proper view – indeed I moved seats in the second half to save my cricked neck."
— Manchester Evening News[13]
On opening in the US the musical was met with mixed reviews:
"There are 3 things you should know if you venture to see We Will Rock You at The Hippodrome, which I strongly suggest that you do, and quickly, as it's only in town until the 20th. 1) The future is very much like the present, only moreso. 2) Embrace the paradox of singing and dancing about not being able to make music. 3) We Will Rock You is not just for hard-core Queen fans, but for everyone who hums along when the radio plays Bicycle Race."
— Broadway World[14]
"The show, heavily tricked out with eye-popping video, is meant to be satirical, but in too many ways it ends up being the very thing it tries to disparage — a sort of numbing Radio GaGa spectacle. This did not, however, prevent a multi-generational audience from swaying in their seats, their arms waving in the air."
— Chicago Sun-Times[15]
"The music of We Will Rock You will definitely give you a rush, but the heavy tech and the dancing... not so much. The show runs from November 19th-24th at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis; the first National U.S. tour. When I went to see the show on opening night, November 19th, I was definitely excited, but more excited by the fact that I was going to see a show at the Orpheum for the very first time. I went in knowing almost nothing about rock, and left knowing that I would never want to go to a rock concert."
— Twin Cities Daily Planet[16]
"We Will Rock You", the musical built around the music of the band Queen, is vapid and soulless. The show, which opened Tuesday in Minneapolis, has a capable cast of buff singer-actors, but even they cannot redeem what is a loud but ultimately lame effort. The major failing of "We Will Rock You" begins at conception. Queen's songs themselves are theatrical and easy to nod along to. But the story, crafted by Ben Elton, is thin and poorly written. Unlike jukebox musicals such as "Mamma Mia!", (music of Abba) or "Jersey Boys" (The Four Seasons), the book of "We Will Rock You" does not advance the music, and vice versa. Instead, it seems, the narrative is crafted simply to get to numbers such as "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", "Fat Bottomed Girls" and, of course, the sports anthem title track."
— Hispanic Business[17]
References
- "WE WILL ROCK YOU ANNOUNCES 10TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD ARENA TOUR". We Will Rock You. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- "Queen 'We Will Rock You' Musical Announces 10th Anniversary Arena Tour". Ultimate Classic rock. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- "WE QUEEN – We Will Rock You Announces 10th Anniversary World Arena Tour". BraveWords. 7 July 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- "Press Release: WWRY Announces 10th Anniversary World Arena Tour". QueenOnline. 6 July 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- "UPDATED: Press Release: WWRY Announces 10th Anniversary World Arena Tour – On Sale and New Date Details". QueenOnline. 21 August 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- "Press Release: Queen And Ben Elton's We Will Rock You Announces U.S. National Tour". QueenOnline. 7 March 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- "We Will Rock You US Tour: Dates and Ticket Info!". QueenOnline. 7 April 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- "Cast Announced For Queen And Ben Elton's 'We Will Rock You' 10th Anniversary Arena Tour". QueenOnline. 7 December 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- "Press Release: Full Cast and Band Announced!". We Will Rock You. 29 July 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
- "Review: We Will Rock You: The Musical at the Capital FM Arena". Nottingham Post. 28 March 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
- "REVIEW: We Will Rock You at Sheffield Motorpoint Arena". Sheffield Star. 1 June 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
- "Review: We Will Rock You at the Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle". Newcastle Chronicle. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
- "We Will Rock You review: Stuttering but still a stomper". Manchester Evening News. 6 June 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
- "BWW Reviews: Queen's WE WILL ROCK YOU is King". Broadway World. 17 October 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ""We Will Rock You" Should Have Orbited Mercury". Chicago Sun-Times. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ""We Will Rock You" at the Orpheum Theatre: We Will (Blind) You". Twin Cities Daily Planet. 24 November 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
- "Queen songs ill-served in 'We Will Rock You'". Twin Cities Daily Planet. 20 November 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
External links
- QueenOnline.com – Queen's official website
- WeWillRockYou.co.uk – We Will Rock You's official website