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4.5 (201 reviews)
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Unique theater with actors relating to the audience.
Sue L.

This was my first time visiting the theater. The show and layout were mesmerizing. The characters constantly were walking through the aisles bringing their characters to life. A Little Night of Music was a story about multiple couples trying to find love and happiness with constant stream of songs. I want to say that there was a 15 minute intermission. I would recommend show for fast paced music. The two hours and 40 minutes of the show went fast. Parking was free in large parking lot. The restaurants were nearby inside the building for convenience. Photos were not allowed during the show. It would have been nice to get a photo of the hard working performers at the end.

Kitty L.

We love the Marriott Theatre, and were so grateful to get complimentary tickets to watch the "Heartbreak Hotel"! Our huge thanks to Yelp, our Community Manager Kesha, and the Marriott Theatre! I felt so blessed to be joined by our daughter, who's my plus-one, and my husband, who's a fellow Yelp Elite as well.  All of us had a great time at this fantastic and memorable show. On the original Yelp event day, thunderstorm warning turned into tornado warning toward the end of Act 1.  Even though we heard tornado warning from some people's phone alarm, there was not a second that we felt unsafe there.  As the theatre announcement said at intermission, we were sheltering-in-place there at the resort.  After the tornado warning expired, the theatre canceled Act 2 to make sure that everyone would go home and be safe, as there was still flash flood warning.  As a precaution, they also canceled all the performances for the following 2 days, a total of 4 and a half (5) performances.  In the announcement, they also invited us back to see the performance again. The theatre acted appropriately every step of the way.  I felt that we could totally trust the Marriott theatre.    Many thanks to Kesha for coordinating with the theatre, we were able to just call the box office the following Tuesday to re-schedule our tickets.  It was very generous of the Marriott Theatre to let us pick any performance and seats of our choice.  I was well prepared and had decided in my mind the performance down to the seats that we wanted before I made the phone call, so the re-scheduling went very smoothly.  The box office lady was very nice and friendly, she already had my email on file, and the new tickets were instantly emailed to me. Heartbreak Hotel was such a great show that we felt so fortunate to see Act 1 twice! Seeing the first half twice impressed me even more by the stamina of each of the wonderful cast, especially Tyler Hanes who played Elvis Presley.  Hanes' interpretations of Elvis were truly superb.  He and the kid Elvis and teen Elvis sang a total of 40 Elvis' songs, although most of them were just a short portion of the songs.  I witnessed that the Marriott cast treated each of their performance seriously and gave us their all on each act.  This show pleased not just Elvis fans, but it impressed each of the audience.  All the song arrangements, the high-energy choreography, the emotional acting - contributed to a phenomenal show that was absolutely entertaining and enjoyable. As I've mentioned in previous reviews, the Marriott Theatre's theatre-in-the-round setup ensures that there truly are no bad seats. The Heartbreak Hotel also created a little staging area in front of the orchestra, getting performers out into the house as much as impossible.  It also made use of an immersive atmosphere that brings Elvis' story to life, wrapping the audience in the songs and moves of the performance.  I could see many audience members tapping their feet and moving their bodies at times with the actors. Heartbreak Hotel runs from April 8 through May 31, 2026. Don't miss the chance to see this phenomenal production, I highly recommend it!

John B.

Always a great time! We had been invited to check out Heartbreak Hotel on April 17th, but because of the storm they shut it down in the middle and offered the option to return to see the full show. Tonight, May 1, 2026 we returned to see the full show and it was great. The story line is great and the end was fantastic!

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Cristel M.

My original tickets to Heartbreak Hotel were April 17. We got through the first half of the show before tornado sirens went off and intermission extended to a full hour before the storms passed. The second half of the show was canceled due to the risk of flooding. While this was all unexpected and disappointing, the staff did a good job keeping us updated and definitely made safety a priority. The Marriott let us reschedule our tickets, so I returned April 30 to see the first half of Heartbreak Hotel again, along with the second half. The show chronicled Elvis' rise to fame, beginning with when he received his first guitar as a child to playing different styles of music because he locked in on rock 'n' roll. I didn't know anything about his younger years, so it was run to learn about the first half of his story. It also took us through his service in the U.S. Army, meeting Ann Margaret and Priscilla, the death of his mother and birth of his daughter, and being caught between performing how he wanted to vs what the producers expected. It did not address his self-destructive period or death. As always, the cast was very talented. The child who played young Elvis was particularly memorable. And there were a few songs that had the audience clapping along, which helped with the energy in the room. I've seen many shows at the Marriott, and this time I felt like the energy from the stage wasn't quite there. But I think that was more due to the script than the talent. Thank you @marriotttheatre and @yelpchicago for a fun night (and a half) out! I look forward to returning for future productions!

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Alvina C.

Love the 360 stage here!!! Thanks Kesha and Marriott Theatre for the tickets to go see Little Shop of Horrors. Also saw Joseph and the technicolor dream coat as well as In the Heights! The cast and team for the shows are always top notch! Sound and lighting are always immaculate! Parking is easy, love visiting here for a show!

Michelle F.

It was a fun and entertaining night at the Marriott Theater seeing the pop culture play The Little Shop of Horrors. The performers were excellent and how they enacted the people and animated Audrey II (the plant) was really amazing! The voice of Audrey II was excellent. Express Thanks to our CM Kesha for arranging this fun night out! Thanks to Marriott as well for hosting Yelper's!

Wonderful performance!
Moni K.

This is a great venue and I appreciate having such a lovely theater on the Northshore. It is truly a gem and they put on exceptional quality theater productions that are stimulating, engaging and touching. I often wonder when i watch the productions how long did this all take to put together. So many people working together to make this all happen for our enjoyment. If you happen to come early before the show there is a lovely hotel bar that you can get a drink prior to the show.

Juveriya M.

My husband and I came to the Marriott Theater to see Heartbreak Hotel. There was a storm that day and we did not get to see the whole play but I am so grateful that the theater staff ended the show after the intermission because the drive home was very difficult. The part of the play that I did see was amazing. The staff had a strong stage presence and the music was great. I would love to come back to this theater again and try the restaurant on the hotel grounds. Thank you Yelp for the tickets and looking forward to coming back to the theater again.

Bailey C.

We saw Little Shop of Horrors and it was a blast!! I would say it is one of my favorite musicals. The show is about 2 hours. The cast, sound, lights and choreography are all phenomenal. It is crazy to see what they can do in such a small space. I really liked how the cast for Audrey II, specifically the "arms or leafs" have such great expressions and are totally immersed in their roles vs. just moving the arms. Besides the show, the seats are comfortable, the venue is very nice and there is plenty of parking space. Thank you so much Marriott Theatre, Yelp and Kesha for having us!!

Kate S.

I have never not thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. I saw Little Shop of Horrors earlier this week and it was incredible. It's the first show I've seen here where I have seen the show previously elsewhere. I wasn't sure how they were going to handle Audrey II but it worked so well in the round format. The creative team nailed it. (Also, I don't want to spoil anything, but make sure you look up near the end so you don't miss something cool that happens). As always, the actors are extremely talented. Everytime I leave here it makes me miss performing.

Amanda T.

I'm so grateful for the opportunity to attend Little Shop of Horrors event last night at the Marriott Theatre, and what an absolute delight it was. From the moment my husband and I stepped through the doors, everything felt magical. The lobby was beautiful, the theater layout was thoughtfully designed, and the seats were incredibly comfortable with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the show. The intermission snacks and beverages were a lifesaver after a long workday and a missed dinner, and they were exactly what I needed to keep the evening going. As for the performance itself--wow. It exceeded every expectation. The lighting, sets, and overall production were top-notch, and the cast's vocals were simply stunning. Every detail felt intentional and expertly executed. The CM did a fantastic job, and I'm truly thankful to have been selected for this event. I will absolutely be back to the Marriott Theatre for at least one--if not two--of their upcoming shows. The lineup looks excellent, and this experience definitely earned a repeat visit. Thank you again for such a wonderful night, even if it was subzero outside

Eilleen L.

It's been a minute since I've been to the Marriott Theater. Not sure why it's been so long, it's such a great venue for shows! The space is intimate, but not cramped. There isn't a bad seat in the house. The unique octagon stage in the middle adds to the theater experience. As a Yelp Elite member, I was treated to tickets by Yelp and Marriott Theater to opening night of the Million Dollar Quartet Christmas. What a treat!! Phenomenal group of actors, the singing and instrument playing. The entire show was entertaining. I loved nostalgic classic music. I highly recommend this show for the entire family! Marriott Theaters also has a Children's Theater. When my daughter was younger, I used to bring her to shows. Right now, they're showing Finding Nemo.

Katie M.

I've been to at least 6 shows at the Marriott over the last two years, for both Yelp experiences and personal visits. I finally had the opportunity to share the Marriott Theatre magic with my 3 year old when we saw Finding Nemo this past weekend. She was absolutely mesmerized, as was I, and I'm still mind blown by the talent I've seen on stage time and time again. The theatre is clean, the employees are kind and helpful. We cannot wait to visit again.

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