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RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women
- Written by Dorothy Marcic
- Last Chance! Closing April 19th!
- Approximately 2 hours in length (with intermission)
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A Top-40 Jukebox Musical!
This joyful jaunt down memory lane told through more than 60 Top-Forty hits will have you dancing in the aisles! From the co-dependence of "I Will Follow Him" to the anger of "These Boots are Made for Walking," to the cynicism of "What's Love Got to Do With It," and finally to the strength of "Hero." Respect is a must see, must hear. Combining excerpts of 60 songs (scroll down to see a partial list) with women's own stories of finding dreams, lost loves, relationships, entering the workforce, gaining independence, and more, this show is "exhilarating!"
For more than the first half of the last century, the voice of women in Top-40 popular music has been one of neediness and dependency. I'll do anything for you; just be my baby, even if you're no good and treat me bad; just LOVE me and I'll stand by my man. By the end of the century, things were quite different. Popular music had come far enough so that women looked for the hero within themselves and were urged to get on their feet and make it happen with or without a man. Messages encompassed "I Am Woman (hear me roar)," encouraged women to find their own dreams.
Directed by TAMARA KANGAS
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Photo Credit: Act One, Too LTD © 2007, All Rights Reserved
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Reviews!
"A jukebox musical revue at it's finest, RESPECT strives to tell the tale of the American woman's journey from 1900 to the present through the Top 40 hits of the times… you're in for one heck of a fun ride!"
--Olena Ripnick, Broadway World
"Respect goes down as easy as dessert!"
--Minneapolis Star Tribune
"The best show I've seen at Chanhassen."
--Southwest News
"Hilarious...favorite hit songs...high-energy...knockout dancing...the perfect musical...!"
--Southwest News
"Chanhassen's Respect celebrates the powerful voices of women!
--Minneapolis Star Tribune
Schedule & Show Times
| Days | Dinner Seating | Curtain Time | Regular Price | Student Prices* | Senior Prices | Show Only** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday evenings | 6:00 pm | 8:15 pm | $46 | n/a | $46 | $34 |
| Wed & Sat matinees*** | 11:00 am | 1:15 pm | $39 | n/a | $39 | $27 |
| Friday evening | 6:00 pm | 8:15 pm | $57 | n/a | $57 | $45 |
| Saturday evening | 6:00 pm | 8:15 pm | $57 | n/a | $57 | $45 |
| Sunday evening | 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm | $47 | n/a | $47 | $35 |
- **Show only tickets are available 10 days prior to performances and can be purchased through our box office.
- *** Selected Dates Only.
- Performances and prices subject to change.
Johnny Angel, Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend, Bend Me and Me Shape Me, Wishing and Hoping, Stop! In the Name of Love, My Man, I Wanna Be Loved by You, Over There, Over There, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Tammy, Lollipop, I Enjoy Being a Girl, What Ever Lola Wants, Que Sera Sera, Where The Boys Are, I Will Follow Him, Where Is the Love, As Long As He Needs Me, You’re No Good, I’m Gonna Make You Love Me, I’ll Never Fall in Love Again, Sweet Talking Guy, You Don’t Own Me, At Seventeen, Piece of My Heart, Never Been to Me, Greatest Love of All
Content Statement
Respect: A Musical Journey of Women, is a musical revue performed by four actors including a narrator and includes a 3-piece band. The play tells the history of women dating back about 100 years to the present, and is told through a narrator, and the singing of some 60 Top-Forty musical hits that are all highly recognizable. The show was written by a Vanderbilt University college professor. Audiences have described the production as "totally fun," "inspirational," and "a marvelous multi-generational experience." While this production shouldn't be categorized as a children's show, it can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. It is also a production to be enjoyed by both men and women.