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The Verdict Read Reviews for Rocktopia on Broadway See what critics think of the new concert event, which celebrates the fusion of rock and classical music.
Chloe Lowery Matthew Murphy

Rocktopia celebrated its Broadway opening March 27. The all-new concert event celebrates the fusion of rock and classical music and features performances by world-renowned vocalists, a five-piece rock band, a choir of 40, and an orchestra of 20.

The lineup of performers includes Train frontman Pat Monahan (who is performing through April 8), Robert Evan (Les Misérables, Jekyll & Hyde), Tony Vincent (American Idiot, The Voice), Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Chloe Lowery, Kimberly Nichole (The Voice), and Alyson Cambridge (The Merry Widow).

Robin Zander, lead singer of Cheap Trick, will be a special guest vocalist in the show for the final week of its limited engagement, April 23–29, and the recently announced Dee Snider, lead singer of Twisted Sister, will perform April 9–15.

Read: DEE SNIDER TO STEP INTO ROCKTOPIA ON BROADWAY

The evening showcases the works of Mozart, Queen, Beethoven, Journey, Handel, U2, Tchaikovsky, Pink Floyd, and The Who, among others.

Read reviews for Rocktopia below:

Broadway.news (Charles Isherwood)

DC Metro Scene (Deb Miller)

The Hollywood Reporter (Frank Scheck)

NY Daily News (Joe Dziemianowicz)

The New York Times (Elisabeth Vincentelli)

The Wrap (Thom Geier)

Playbill will continue to update with reviews as they are published.

Rocktopia began performances March 20. Created through the vision of vocalist and recording artist Evan and Maestro Randall Craig Fleischer, Rocktopia is scheduled to play a limited Broadway engagement through April 29.

First Look at Rocktopia on Broadway

 
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