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The Cher Show

is the Tony award-winning musical chronicling the life of style icon and pop legend Cher. Starring Stephanie J. Block as Cher, the show follows Cher through her childhood in California until her meeting with Sonny Bono in 1962 in Los Angeles. Together with Sonny Bono, they launch the musical act Sonny and Cher, which later turns into a romantic relationship. The show includes performances of the duo's hits like I Got You Babe and Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down). Later solo hits featured in the show include Dark Lady and If I Could Turn Back Time. The show pays homage to Cher's status as a style icon with costumes designed by Bob Mackie.

The Cher Show

premiered in Chicago in 2018 before moving to Broadway.

The Beat Goes On

Born Cherilyn Sarkisian in 1946, Cher grew up in El Centro, Calif. At age 16, she moved to Los Angeles, where she met Sonny Bono, a singer working for Phil Spector. The couple began singing together, and they married in 1964. Their first hit, I Got You Babe, propelled them to the top of the charts in 1965. By the late '60s, their popularity seemed to peak, but in 1971, Sonny and Cher returned with

The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour

. The show aired for 67 episodes. Cher pursued a solo career and released several top ten hits, including You Better Sit Down Kids and The Way of Love. Her songs tackled emotional topics like divorce and teen pregnancy. In the '80s, Cher pursued roles in film and on the stage. She was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in

Silkwood

. In 1988, she won an Academy Award for Best Actress in

Moonstruck

. Time has not slowed Cher down. She continues to act and perform. In 2017, she performed in Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. Directed by Jason Moore,

The Cher Show

won two Tonys. Stephanie J. Block won for Best Actress, and Bob Mackie won for Best Costume Design. In 2019, Cher joined the cast of

The Cher Show

for a performance on

The Tonight Show

.

Where can I buy The Cher Show tickets in Chicago?

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Where can I see The Cher Show in Chicago?

The Cher Show

ran at the Oriental Theatre, now known as the

James A. Nederlander Theatre

. The Nederlander Theatre is located at 20 East Randolph Street in Chicago. It is known for its impressive mosaics and massive, glazed Buddha statues.

What can I expect from The Cher Show?

The musical incorporates an impressive score of 35 songs. The show includes a large ensemble cast, impressive sets and award-winning choreography.

Who stars in The Cher Show?

Tony award winner Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks and Micaela Diamond star as Cher at different ages. Jarrod Spector from

Jersey Boys

plays Sonny Bono. Michael Berresse appears as fashion design Bob Mackie. Matthew Hydzik plays Gregg Allman. The show is directed by Jason Moore of

Avenue Q

and

Pitch Perfect

.

Are the costumes authentic?

The costumes are replicas of the Bob Mackie creations that Cher wore in music videos, live performances, TV shows and award shows throughout her career. The show depicts the singer's close relationship with designer Bob Mackie, and this relationship is reflected in the costuming. One song in the show is all about Mackie's collection.

What other performances are similar to The Cher Show?

Fans of this show also may like

Mamma Mia!

and

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

.