CHICAGO THEATRE AND ARTS.COM
review by Mira Temkin

"Get ready to cheer! Based on the life of legendary Notre Dame football coach, Knute Rockne, 'Something in the Game - An All--American Musical' kicks off with all the excitement of a season opener... The entire production creates an unforgettable visual feast."
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THEATER REVIEWS, WTTW TV CHICAGO
review by Hedy Weiss

"The beauty of the show is how its more than 20 songs – with their smart, emotionally driven lyrics, and melodies that range from fervent ballads to rah-rah football chants and jazzy, 1920s dance hall numbers – capture the essence of the characters with such insight and flair. No wonder Rockne's guiding principle was, as the song title puts it, “Go, Go, Go.” That should also be the motto for this “All-American” musical."
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AROUND THE TOWN IN CHICAGO
review by Alan Breslov

"Highly Recommended...The book was written by Buddy Farmer with the music by Michael Mahler, who also wrote many of the lyrics along with David H. Bell, who directed and choreographed the stunning production... "
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PICKS IN SIX
review by Ed Tracy

"Smart, clever and inspiring. There is someting magical stirring...Rich and colorful..."
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THEATRE IN CHICAGO
review by Colin Douglas

Directed and expertly choreographed once again by the masterful David H. Bell, this production couldn’t be more professional, heartfelt and entertaining. He’s extracted some superb performances from his cast and choreographed the show with athleticism. Michael Mahler’s tuneful score is filled with toe-tapping jazz, rhythmic ragtime and heartbreaking ballads.
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SPLASH MAGAZINES
reviewed by Debra Davy

"The musical is beautifully directed and choreographed in myriad ways: the football scrimmages, bar fight scenes, dance numbers are an absolute delight, as are the songs."
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LET'S PLAY - CHICAGO NOW
"Let's Play highly recommend that you come and see ‘Something in the Game: An All-American Musical. It will remind you of what we truly believe in, to help us regain our self-truth and rediscover ourselves."
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CHICAGO TRIBUNE
review by Chris Jones

"Rockne has great characters. Even the guys will buy tickets... Genuinely stirring... Bell's zestfully staged show comes with guts... The massively talented Mahler has penned a very appealing and melodic score. The show makes you care about the man on the sidelines."
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CHICAGO SUN TIMES
review by Hedy Weiss

"Highly recommended... Knute Rockne premiere wins one for the Gipper... I was completely enthralled with 'Knute Rockne All-American'... This richly emotional, beautifully crafted, multidimensional new musical... Fast paced, sophisticated world premiere... the Knute Rockne team kicks this one clearly between the uprights."
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CHICAGOCRITICS.COM
review by Tom Williams

"Knute Rockne All-American is a major theatrical achievement. Polished sophisticed... this refreshing new musical is tight, quickly paced and expertly staged. See this show before it goes to "Broadway!"
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