[{"label":1,"fact_text":"\u201cdazzling production\u2026Paramount\u2019s \u201cHairspray\u201d resiliently holds up the Aurora theater\u2019s proud reputation for stellar homegrown Broadway shows\u201d","fact_attr":"Scott C. Morgan, Daily Herald"},{"label":2,"fact_text":"\u201cso much fun\u2026pure energy\u2026must-see\u2026Dean\u2019s List \u2018A'\"","fact_attr":"Dean Richards, WGN-TV & Radio (Hairspray)"},{"label":3,"fact_text":"\"Best show I've seen- this was my fourth time there. From conception through to execution it was flawless.\"","fact_attr":"Alex, Patron (Hairspray)"},{"label":4,"fact_text":"\u201c talented, energetic, and made me want to dance on stage with them\"","fact_attr":"Kathy, Patron (Hairspray)"},{"label":5,"fact_text":"\u201cAs great as any Broadway Play!\"","fact_attr":"Phil, Patron (Hairspray)"},{"label":6,"fact_text":"\u201cThis production was better than any presentation of Hairspray I have ever seen, including the Broadway in Chicago production\"","fact_attr":"Carlos, Patron"},{"label":7,"fact_text":"\u201cBrimming with passion\u201d ","fact_attr":"Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune (West Side Story)"},{"label":8,"fact_text":"\u201cmost impressive and moving choreography I\u2019ve seen\"","fact_attr":"Dean Richards, WGN-TV & Radio (West Side Story)"},{"label":9,"fact_text":"\u201cgenius, magic, gorgeous, major feat\"","fact_attr":"Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times (West Side Story)"},{"label":10,"fact_text":"\u201cboldly re-imagined production may be the most authentic of its kind\u201d ","fact_attr":"Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald (West Side Story)"},{"label":11,"fact_text":"\u201cEvery aspect of the performance was world class\"","fact_attr":"George, Patron (West Side Story)"},{"label":12,"fact_text":"\u201cvisceral and raw!\u201d ","fact_attr":"Colleen, Patron (West Side Story)"},{"label":13,"fact_text":"\u201cYou have the knack of breathing new life into dated shows. This realistic production was an excellent take on this show.\u201d ","fact_attr":"William, Patron (West Side Story)"},{"label":14,"fact_text":"\u201cThe energy in the theater was palpable; the actors and story connected to the audience. Actors, vocalists, dancers, musicians are highest quality.\u201d ","fact_attr":"Jack, Patron (West Side Story)"},{"label":15,"fact_text":"\u201cI can guarantee you will be 'on your feet' clapping to the beat for this one!\u201d ","fact_attr":"Alan Bresloff, Around The Town Chicago (Mamma Mia!)"},{"label":16,"fact_text":"\u201cABBA-licious 'Mamma Mia!\u2019\"","fact_attr":"Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times "},{"label":17,"fact_text":"\u201cParamount Theatre's version of \"Mamma Mia!\" won me over\"","fact_attr":"Eric Schelkopf, Kane County Chronicle"},{"label":18,"fact_text":"\u201cabsolutely worth a trip to Aurora.\u201d","fact_attr":"Dan Zeff, ChicagolandTheaterReviews.com"},{"label":19,"fact_text":"\u201cCompletely blew me away\u201d","fact_attr":"Dean Richards, WGN-TV & Radio (Sweeney Todd) "},{"label":20,"fact_text":"\"Paramount\u2019s grand \u2018Sweeney Todd\u2019 fit for an opera house\"","fact_attr":"Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times"},{"label":21,"fact_text":"\"If you've never met the Demon Barber, get to this 'Sweeney Todd'\"","fact_attr":"Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune"},{"label":22,"fact_text":"\"As close to perfection as one can find in musical theatre.\"","fact_attr":"Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review (Sweeney Todd) "},{"label":23,"fact_text":"\"a flawlessly executed piece of musical theatre on every level\"","fact_attr":"Barry Reszel, Chicagoland Musical Theatre (Sweeney Todd) "},{"label":24,"fact_text":"\"the latest evidence of why, in just over five years, Paramount\u2019s Broadway Series has not only been able to transform Aurora into a city where the performing arts rule, but one in which a theater trumps a casino as a major economic engine. And that engine is only growing stronger.\"","fact_attr":"Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times (The Little Mermaid)"},{"label":25,"fact_text":"\"What theater should be\u2026MAGICAL!\"","fact_attr":"Alan Bresloff, Around the Town Chicago (The Little Mermaid)"},{"label":26,"fact_text":"\"Great acting, singing, costumes, puppets, props, wigs, make-up, set design, projections, lighting this show is flawless!\"","fact_attr":"Sally Osbourne, Chicago Critic (The Little Mermaid) "},{"label":27,"fact_text":"\"The Little Mermaid went far above any expectations that I had. I came to the theatre prepared to sit back, relax and enjoy a beautiful fairytale. I got SO MUCH MORE. \u2026 I am an adult that was taken back to childhood where miraculous things like seeing and hearing a mermaid are possible.\u201d","fact_attr":"Ruth, Patron "},{"label":28,"fact_text":"\u201cMamma Mia and The Little Mermaid were both Broadway quality and blew me away.\u201d","fact_attr":"-Amber, Patron"},{"label":29,"fact_text":"\u201cYour production of Little Mermaid deserves to be on Broadway, the best yet. The set design is amazing! The costumes are outstanding! The actors, singing and dancing...fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed the play. Your productions get better and better each year.\u201d","fact_attr":"-Marianne, Patron"},{"label":30,"fact_text":"\u201cPHENOMENAL on every level! Amazing acting, singing; direction with so much attention to detail. The 19 piece orchestra was outstanding. The set, costumes, lighting, special effects....All first rate! This is turning into one unforgettable season for the Paramount!\u201d","fact_attr":"-John, Patron (Sweeney Todd) "},{"label":31,"fact_text":"\"inspires nothing less than awe from first note to last.\"","fact_attr":"-Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times (Jesus Christ Superstar)"},{"label":32,"fact_text":"\"amazing cast of players with voices that are filled with heart, soul and power.\"","fact_attr":"-Alan Brefloff, Around the Town Chicago (Jesus Christ Superstar)"},{"label":33,"fact_text":"\"Mind blowingly amazing.\"","fact_attr":"-Dean Richards, WGN TV & Radio (Jesus Christ Superstar)"},{"label":34,"fact_text":"\"A splashy new production with a formidably talented cast that really does have something new to give.\"","fact_attr":"-Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune (Jesus Christ Superstar)"},{"label":35,"fact_text":"\"Powerful\"","fact_attr":"-Barbra Vitello, Daily Herald (Jesus Christ Superstar)"},{"label":36,"fact_text":"\"the Paramount Theatre has done it again\"","fact_attr":"-Regina Belt Daniels, Northwest Herald (Jesus Christ Superstar)"},{"label":37,"fact_text":"\"Brilliant\"","fact_attr":"-Eric Schelkopf, Kane Country Chronicle"},{"label":38,"fact_text":"\"I honestly have to say this is the best version of Jesus Christ Superstar I have ever seen.\"","fact_attr":"-Sally Osborne, Chicago Critic "},{"label":39,"fact_text":"\u201cgorgeously sung, magnificently acted and technically superb\u201d","fact_attr":"-Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review (Jesus Christ Superstar)"},{"label":40,"fact_text":"\u201cWe took in the show today. Wow! What a great production! The cast, set and orchestra were wonderful. Take a bow Paramount Theatre, you did it again!\u201d","fact_attr":"-Ed, Patron (Jesus Christ Superstar)"},{"label":41,"fact_text":"\u201cThis was arguably the best performance to date at Paramount Theatre and definitely the best production of JC Superstar I have seen. I have seen 4 other productions. Phenomenal, creative, talent off the charts.\u201d ","fact_attr":"-Maureen, Patron (Jesus Christ Superstar)"},{"label":42,"fact_text":"\u201cOnce again the Paramount Theatre production of Jesus Christ Superstar did not disappoint in any way. An outstanding performance that brought tears to my eyes!\u201d","fact_attr":"-Sally, Patron"},{"label":43,"fact_text":"\u201cLast night I was reborn by seeing Jesus Christ Superstar there were so hard things to watch in the show but I was so touched and moved by the cast and their characters at the end of the show I thought the person who was playing Jesus reminded me of Jesus\u201d ","fact_attr":"-Marin, Patron"},{"label":44,"fact_text":"\u201cParamount always has amazing singers\/actors. We were impressed again! Already looking forward to next season.\u201d","fact_attr":"-Patron, Survey (Jesus Christ Superstar)"},{"label":45,"fact_text":"\u201cHow in the world do you keep finding talent that tops the previous show?!?! Phenomenal!\u201d","fact_attr":"-Patron, Survey (Jesus Christ Superstar)"},{"label":46,"fact_text":"\u201cOutstanding, talented performers. great scenery, lighting and the cross ....wow beautifully executed. thank you....\u201d","fact_attr":"-Patron, Survey (Jesus Christ Superstar)"},{"label":47,"fact_text":"\u201cbone-shaking, soul-stirring, good-time classics with a surprising amount of grit and soul.\u201d 3.5 stars","fact_attr":"-Kerry Reid, Chicago Tribune (Million Dollar Quartet)"},{"label":48,"fact_text":"\u201cerupts with the larger-than-life musical electricity and emotional heat\u201d","fact_attr":"-Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times (Million Dollar Quartet)"},{"label":49,"fact_text":"\u201ca fun-filled two hours plus of amazing music\u201d","fact_attr":"-Alan Bresloff, Around the Town Chicago (Million Dollar Quartet)"},{"label":50,"fact_text":"\u201cParamount\u2019s rafter-rattling revival of 'Million Dollar Quartet' delivered\u201d","fact_attr":"-Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald"},{"label":51,"fact_text":"\u201cAbsolutely a fabulous performance. It matched the performance I saw on Broadway!\u201d","fact_attr":"\u2013Patron, Survey (Million Dollar Quartet)"},{"label":52,"fact_text":"\u201cBest show ever! Much better here than when we saw it in Chicago!!\u201d","fact_attr":"\u2013Carol S., Email (Million Dollar Quartet)"},{"label":53,"fact_text":"\u201cOne of the best shows, so enthusiastic and the quality of the performance was terrific\u201d","fact_attr":"\u2013Patron, Survey (Million Dollar Quartet)"},{"label":54,"fact_text":"\u201celaborately tricked out and exuberantly performed\u201d","fact_attr":"-Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times (Elf The Musical)"},{"label":55,"fact_text":"\u201cspectacular seasonal entertainment\u201d","fact_attr":"-Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune (Elf The Musical)"},{"label":56,"fact_text":"\u201c\u2018Elf\u2019 delivers a Santa-size load of holiday entertainment\u201d 3.5\/4 stars","fact_attr":"-Scott C. Morgan, Daily Herald"},{"label":57,"fact_text":"\u201cThere are not enough stars to adequately describe Elf. We had 10 family members there from 4 to 65. Everyone loved Elf. It was a great theater experience!\u201d ","fact_attr":"-Matthew H., Facebook"},{"label":58,"fact_text":"\u201cGreat theater, awesome staff, wonderful show\u2026definitely going back!\u201d","fact_attr":"-Jameson B., Facebook (Elf The Musical)"},{"label":59,"fact_text":"\u201cIt was such a great show, I cried tears of joy! I\u2019m truly touched by this show!\u201d ","fact_attr":"\u2013Patron at performance (Elf The Musical)"},{"label":60,"fact_text":"\u201ca joyful production that leaves audience members full of good cheer\u201d ","fact_attr":"-Eric Schelkopf, Kane County Chronicle (Elf The Musical)"},{"label":61,"fact_text":"\u201cStunning Cabaret shocks its opening night audience into silence\u201d \u2026 \u201cThis is revival work of the highest level\u201d 4 out of 4 stars","fact_attr":"-Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune"},{"label":62,"fact_text":"\u201cLavish production\u201d \u2026 \u201cMasterful\u201d HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ","fact_attr":"-Catey Sullivan, Chicago Sun-Times"},{"label":63,"fact_text":"\u201cEmotionally gut-wrenching\u201d \u2026 \u201cA big, bold musical that\u2019s pushing the envelope\u201d RECOMMENDED","fact_attr":"Dean Richards, WGN TV & Radio (Cabaret)"},{"label":64,"fact_text":"\u201cPerfectly wonderful\u201d","fact_attr":"-Hedy Weiss, Chicago Tonight (Cabaret)"},{"label":65,"fact_text":"\u201cThis may be the Best Musical of The Year!\u201d","fact_attr":"-Alan Bresloff, Around the Town Chicago (Cabaret) "},{"label":66,"fact_text":"\u201cAbsolutely phenomenal. Provocative and timely. My favorite Paramount show thus far.\u201d ","fact_attr":"-Ben O., Facebook (Cabaret)"},{"label":67,"fact_text":"\u201cThe cast did an amazing job. One of our favorite musicals.\u201d","fact_attr":"-Renee L., Facebook (Cabaret)"},{"label":68,"fact_text":"\u201cRidiculously good.\u201d","fact_attr":"-Lisa G., Facebook (Cabaret)"},{"label":69,"fact_text":"\u201cThe cast and orchestra for CABARET was delightful and their performance was exceptional. I would love to see it again and again.\u201d","fact_attr":"-Brian E., Facebook"}]