Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Good performance. I think the small changes that they made to the biblical story, though, took away the substance of the story; making less memorable than it would have been otherwise. On the other hand, the added element of humor was pretty great – Josephs brothers were hilarious. Diana DeGarmo was fantastic and on point. With regard to my experience of the theater, it was average. On a positive note, being able to preorder intermissions drinks in order to avoid waiting in line, was FANTASTIC! However, the cheese plate was disappointing considering how much it cost– It had Costco crackers and low quality cheeses. As far as the staff, they were fantastic, accommodating and friendly. Overall, I would love to come back and see another show.

Super fun and spirited production. I saw another technicolor dream-​coat production in the early 90’s because my mom had a major childhood crush on Donny Osmond and he was Joseph for a few years in the production that ran in Toronto. It’s funny, I really didn’t remember too much of it. This production was a bit younger and dare I say «hunkier» than the one I saw in the early 90’s. Ace and Diana Degarmo were great. The end was different than I remember– lots of dancing… I really thought it was livelier than I remembered. Glad I got to see this it’s a lot of fun and the singing was great. Diana had a powerful voice. There were points where the audio kept cutting out… So it was hard to make out what was being said. Sets were fun and the staging was good. There were points of blinding light that flashed the audience… Otherwise a strong production. Great night out, bring the kids!

This musical was fun for the whole family!
Packed with fun songs, vibrant colors, and a good message storyline. Joseph was a colorful tale of integrity and staying positive. It was truly an honor to experience another wonderful musical through Unilocal.I saw folks of all ages enjoying the entire production. Grandparents, kids, couples, and people of all ages were cheering on their feet at the end.
There have been some FANTASTIC shows at the Buell this past year so it was hard to adjust to the more playful less serious musical such as Joseph but all the kids clearly loved it! It felt good though to just relax and enjoy an upbeat production.
I think this is a great show for people with younger kids to introduce them to theatre.
My favorite was seeing one little boy, after being so inspired by Joseph, bust out a dance number in the row of seats as we exited after the show.
Thank you again Unilocal for another great night!

3.5 Stars!
4 Stars?
These were the thoughts from my 12 year old son.
He loves musicals, almost any and all musicals.
He really liked this show.
Then, he «kind of» liked this show.
Then the next day he told people he really liked the show.
So, 4 stars it is.
Me?
It was average.
I’ll give it a 3.
It was almost impossible to understand the lyrics.
The sound was wrong… like being at a club listening to a band with a cheap sound system.
The lead singer was also using a hand held microphone.
Is this 20 years ago?
Entertaining yes, but not the best I’ve seen.

This is a fun musical, but kind of a strange one. If you know the show already, you’re going to enjoy it. If you don’t, you might be left wondering what’s going on. It’s very fast paced and I think the music kind of overpowered the singers, so it’s a little hard to catch on to some of the lyrics.
Ace Young (Joseph) and Diana DeGarmo (The Narrator) were favorites of mine from back on American Idol, so that was enjoyable (especially when Ace takes his shirt off, right ladies?). I agree with the other reviews though, their voices seemed to be lacking slightly that night. Can’t quite put my finger on why though.
The ensemble cast is wonderful. The brothers were particularly enjoyable, love Those Canaan Days. And the Elvis number is just plain fun.
My son is a little too young for the theater, but I think this might have kept his attention even as a toddler. The sets were very cool and the costumes were very colorful and fun. So I definitely think kids would enjoy it.

This was my first time to see Joseph and I was excited to see a show that is so well known. Honestly, I’m not sure why this show has been running so long. To me, the story was not particularly compelling and the music is not even catchy. I can’t remember a single song. It has the distinctive late 60’s, early 70’s vibe that I find overly campy and somewhat annoying. I felt no emotional connection to the plot or the characters. I’m not sure if this is due to the show itself or this particular cast. I didn’t mind the 2 leads’ voices but I would call them an acquired taste and they tended to get drowned out by the music and it was hard to understand the louder moments. As far as carrying a show like this, I think the leads were not quite up to the task. I guess I would call their performances serviceable but nothing more. I was kind of puzzled by the presentation of this show from a marketing standpoint as well. The playbill did not contain any info on the show’s history or the director’s perspective and read as a puff piece on the careers of two American Idol contestants. It would appear Denver does not get many celebrity performers coming to our city.
Back to the show…“King Elvis” was enjoyed by about half the audience but I think the other half felt like I did, asking ourselves, seriously? People really find this funny… I did enjoy the brothers’ song in the 2^nd act with a modified cup game but then they had to milk it by bringing it back during the bloated curtain call. They couldn’t leave well enough alone. The costumes ranged from appropriate and inventive to confusing. Tennis skirts and bad wigs made inexplicable appearances. My favorite part of the show was the visual effects which were dazzling and made great use of the space. Projections on set pieces and actors’ costumes were beautiful and creative. I wish I had connected with this show but there was nothing there to pull me in.

This performance was Laugh Out Loud awesome! I agree that the Canaan scene was the absolute highlight, and thanks to our GREAT centrally located seats, the sound/​volume were very good where we were seated. I want to go again! This is the first musical that I genuinely enjoyed from start to finish — never a dull moment. The Elvis pharoah and fun choreography with projected images on the robes… so creative and FUN. The entire family enjoyed the event, and so we thank everyone for the great entertainment!

I absolutely loved the start with a modern day urban environment as the story of dreamers began.
I had never seen the show before but I enjoyed the story, found it easy to follow along, and found the music upbeat and beautiful.
The overall performance was spectacular with a highly talented cast delivering high energy dances, singing and acting. One of my favorite scenes was the brothers singing while having a dinner with a choreography with dishes that was fun and well done
The staging was fantastic and creative. Dreamy scenery projected on the performers at one point was surprising and well done, the transitions through projections also worked well.
I thought Joseph was fantastic, full of energy and charimsa and the Pharaon fun and entertaining.
The encore at the end was super fun and a nice treat

I have always loved this musical and it was so wonderful to have the chance to see it again at DPAC! The sets were fantastic and I echo others in saying that the ensemble cast, especially the brothers, are phenomenal. The singing and dancing is great and I love the amazing Elvis number and of course, Joseph and Sons. Always, always my favorite. Joseph (Ace Young) was definitely very effective in his role but I do agree that there were some nasal issues going on… maybe he had a cold? But his energy was great and vibrant and I really did enjoy myself very much.
The children that accompanied me were absolutely mesmerized by the show and had the best time even though they were up late on a school night!
I always love going to shows here — thank you so much Unilocal and DPAC!

I wish I was more of a true theater critic so I would be better capable of articulating what I liked and did not like. I’ll give it a try, though.
This production is not boring — it’s non stop set changes, dancing, singing, with some comedy thrown in. There is so much to watch on stage that it does keep your attention. It was difficult to understand what was being said/​sung so I found it difficult to follow the story line. I liked the narrator and thought she had a strong presence. The brothers and the dancers were the best performers on the stage that night (and Joseph’s father). Joseph himself, while easy on the eyes, was cheesy and didn’t sell it for me.
Like others have said, I was not drawn into this production emotionally at all. It had some comical moments — the pace was fast and fun — the dancing and stage crafting was great.
I didn’t love it — didn’t hate it.

Highly suggest attending! It was a very loud, fast moving production that held your attention the entire time. Great for all ages. All of the songs were very up beat making you want to jump out of you seat an join the cast. The costumes were all very well done, many interesting things to keep you looking… along with a lot of bare chested men whom looked to have been plucked directly from mens health
The only downside was the mic volume. The leads in many of the songs we very difficult to hear in a number of sets. Also the bright flashing lights shot directly in your eyes was a bit of a turn off, so bright it just may throw someone into a seizure.
Give it a go you’ll enjoy!

The musical starts with a group of suited working professionals talking about their dreams which resonated with me. The music was catchy and happy and there were definitely smiles everywhere after the last song of the first act «Go Go Joseph». Elvis the King was such a great performer and I was glad that he called «Encore» on his own performance!
While the set was creative and the music was captivating, some singers were nasally and I could not hear what they were singing. That took away from the experience a little.
Overall, it was a lifting musical — I recommend :)

While I enjoyed my night at the theatre, this show was not one of my favorites. The plot lacked substance and cohesion, leaving me with the feeling that I was at a variety show rather than a musical. The performers did a fine job, but I did not feel as if anyone stood out as star.
Despite these shortcomings, the production had many strengths. I lack any semblance of rhythm and coordination so my opinion on this may be far off, but I found the choreography to be a strength of the production. I enjoyed watching them employ a variety of dance from tap to ballet. The use of lighting and projectors to create Joseph’s dreams was a definite crowd pleaser. Although this is not a «must see», Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat does deliver a fun, upbeat show for a variety of tastes.

Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young, I have watched them both for 10 years. It always fascinated me she was born on the day graduated High School.
I was thrilled to see the show was coming to town and even more so that I was able to attend. I’d not seen the show before and was not sure what to expect.
There were so many little things that I thought were a great use of production. I especially liked the use of projection on the sets, and the people. For me it added a new dimension to things.
The most fun for me was Those Canaan Days. It was upbeat and well choreographed. It was a fun family night with some really good energy. Opening nights always have a few issues, this was no stranger to sound issues. By the end of the show they seemed to have been worked out.
We are so privileged to have so many great shows come through town. This is another great example of the work that goes in to making a great story a successful production. Thank you DCPA for making sure these quality productions continue to come to Denver. Thank you Frances for the great opportunities you bring to us.

Overall, my group really enjoyed the show. We had 2 semi-​professional musicians in our group, including myself, so my review will be pretty music-​centric.
The performances by the cast overall were excellent. I would give them 5 stars for preparedness, timing, and blend. The pit orchestra was fabulous. Everything was played in tune and in time. The conductor gave very clear cues to the actors/​singers, and you could tell there had been a great amount of rehearsal time getting some of the timing cues down perfectly. I especially enjoyed the work of the 11 brothers, as they danced and sang everything perfectly, and had a great choral blend together in parts.
The narrator, Diana DeGarmo, also did an excellent job. She had some very demanding vocal parts, which she pulled off quite well. I appreciated her willingness to sing more openly for the most part and not revert to the nasal way that a lot of Broadway singers tend to lean.
Joseph, played by Ace Young, was very well-​acted and his physical prowess onstage was great. However, his singing left much to be desired, as his voice was weak and nasal. There were a couple points where he reached for a high note and really opened up and nailed it, so I know he has the capacity to sing correctly.
The DANCING — oh the dancing was so nice. It really kept the show moving and exciting.
Elvis was entertaining, but I could not understand a SINGLE WORD he sang. I’m glad that Joseph had to reiterate his «dream» because I never would have known what it was.
The overall plot/​premise of the show was confusing. My husband actually said to me when we got in the car, «I thought that was pretty good overall, but seriously, what kind of crack were the people who made all that up smoking».
Summarily, i was such a great experience to have with my husband and friends, so thank you thank you Unilocal and Francis for offering us these amazing seats!

Having never seen any other version of this production before I may not be the best reviewer of the subject, but overall I did like the show. The reason I won’t give it four stars is that both stars of the show were nearly impossible to understand based on how nasally they sounded at times. I remember both Diana and Ace from American Idol and don’t remember either of them with such a nasal sound. When they slipped into that type of singing (Ace started there) the orchestra overcame them.
The dancing and choreography were great, these guys were getting quite a workout during many of the scenes.
I liked the minimalist sets and think they did a great job conveying the different scenes with lights– playing them on the curtains, backdrop, and even dancers dressed in white robes downstage.
By far the best performers in the show were the brothers. Judah can belt out a song, Simeon and Ben were amazing dancers. The Canaan scene was everyone’s favorite in my group.
The costumes and colors were flashy and kept your eyes busy-​and the dreamcoat WAS beautiful. The lighting, as mentioned earlier, was innovative and well done; however it WAS BLINDING at times. No need to flash lights that bright at your audience.
I was definitely entertained and enjoyed the show. I would recommend everyone go see it. It flys by, keeping you engaged all the way through.
Little disappointed in the program. A small photo next to each performer would be nice. Too many in the ensemble to figure out who played whom.

I don’t often laugh out loud in the theater (movie or live) but I did tonight. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat re-​tells an old story but does it completely tongue-​in-​cheek. We could see the humor on the actors’ faces too! The anachronisms, from Elvis the King to Joseph’s sneakers, kept the story fresh, but the creative «technicolor» was most unique. Singers dressed in white were the screen for a projected video at times!
Of course, musicals are all about the music and that’s why I can’t give this performance 5 stars. The Canaan song and dance was great, but i couldn’t understand a word of the king’s solo. At times the balance between the music and lyrics seemed off.
Overall though, a fun show that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Bring the whole family and enjoy!

Before I went to the theatre tonight, I had a conversation with my sister as to whether either of us had ever seen this show before. I felt like I had, but just couldn’t remember. I have a feeling, ten years from now, I might have a very similar conversation. Even with all the good things about this show, I’m not sure it will ever be memorable. This show perfectly demonstrates the concept of «All Flash, No Substance.» This isn’t entirely a knock on the show, though. Not every show needs to be memorable. Joseph’s music is fine, but forgettable. The production lacks cohesion (from music to costumes to choreography), and tends to feel confused. More than anything else, though, this production demands nothing of its audience. I was constantly hoping to find a way to become emotionally invested in the show, but never found the way in.
Those are the negatives as I see it. There are strong positives also, however. This show us fun. This show is loud, and bright, and flashy… a bit «technicolory» perhaps. The strongest element for this show is its unique and creative technological production. The use of projectors and lighting is sure to wow an audience. Joseph makes for a nice evening at the theatre. Bring the kids (the humour in the show consists almost entirely of ‘dad jokes’, so kids will probably really like that part of it) and have a good time.

I went into this production not really knowing what I was getting myself into. The hubs had a vague idea it was about the Bible.
What we saw was a production where the cast performed their hearts out. The best part by far was the brothers in any act but especially in the Caanan act. It was laugh out loud funny.
The rest of the musical was largely disappointing and didn’t grab us at all. The hubs pointed out that with a title including technicolor dream coat, the colors should have been vibrant not washed out. And definitely not vibrant in the form of flashing lights that periodically blinded aka flashed into the audience.
The audio made it hard to tell what they were singing and the Elvis scene was downright silly. There was a lot of talent on the stage and the musical just did not showcase that well. Not every musical needs to see a revival.

This production ended differently than the original and I feel like it was great! The beginning of the play started out with pizazz! It began with a modern twist that was unique as well. I was shocked at how quickly the actors were able to grab the audience and get them into the production. I will say the side stage seats showed the back of the house which was distracting but as a person who is fascinated with theater it was definitely a bonus for me.
The dancing and singing was ridiculously good. I went in with worries because it was allowing kids as young as 4 but the spectacle kept their attention. I would definitely recommend seeing it with all ages. It would recommend it for all types of people as well! It is not as religious as I had been told in the past. It’s great that you can watch something fun and exciting on a Wednesday night!