The Cher Show, a musical celebrating Cher's life, is at the Buell Theatre from May 3-5.
for a three-day limited run in May, giving Denverites a rare opportunity to catch the Tony Award-winning musical that captures the indomitable spirit of Cher, an icon who has dazzled for decades., a May 2023 graduate from the University of Northern Colorado.
"Colorado will always feel like a second home to me. I met my chosen family here and had some of the most formative years of my life at the University of Northern Colorado. Not only did I grow up here, but I grew into myself. To take a bow on the Buell stage, one year after graduating just an hour away in Greeley, feels incredibly full circle. In the words of Cher, 'I don’t think this means I am somebody, but I guess I’m on my way.'" In the touring production, Napoletano serves as an ensemble member and understudy for Babe, a 1950s and 1960s version of the titular star. Unlike some biographical jukebox musicals in which one performer plays the star throughout the performance, such as, this production has three different actors playing Cher at three different points in her life: the Babe, Lady and Star ., these characters support and interact with one another throughout the productions, reflecting the internal and external battles Cher faced along the way. Using Cher's own chart-topping hits, writer Rick Elice creates a narrative that follows the musician's journey from a young singer to a global superstar, navigating personal and professional highs and lows."We jump from ‘80s music video to ‘60s social dance, to showgirl kick lines, to runway fashion, to jazz, and much, much more."premiered at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago in June 2018, followed by a Broadway run beginning in November 2018. Following its success in New York City, the show was scheduled to begin its U.S. tour in 2021 but was postponed because of the pandemic, so it first went on a revamped U.K. tour in 2022 before returning to the United States for its current national tour. Despite her legendary status, Napoletano admits that prior to being cast in this production,"honestly, the only music I knew was 'I Got You Babe' from my mom singing it growing up and 'Believe' from hearing it at the club. But now? I’ll never stop discovering her music. She is an incredibly resilient and multi-talented artist; like many women before and after her, she has constantly had to morph and change to stay relevant, and boy has she ever." Napoletano claims that the cast never gets tired of listening to her musical and will request Cher's music at the bars they frequent after performances. She describes joining the"fierce" ensemble dancer company as her most difficult challenge. "Within the show, we have many different dance styles that span through many different decades, which is what makes this show so entertaining but also demanding," she says."We jump from ‘80s music video to ‘60s social dance, to showgirl kick lines, to runway fashion, to jazz and much, much more. The tools I was given through dance education at UNC gave me the foundation I needed to book this job and continue to excel in it. But nothing can prepare you for when you get cast in your first big dance ensemble and the girl next to you is a former Rockette." When asked about her favorite part of the process thus far, Napoletano mentions her extensive costume fittings with pieces made by Cher's real costume designer,Her favorite costume is worn during the Las Vegas-inspired musical sequence,"When The Moneys Gone." This stunning ensemble features custom bedazzled LaDuca dance shoes, sparkly fishnets and a jewel-encrusted leotard/corset with nude illusion cutouts accented by massive ostrich feather bustles at the back. It is topped with a heavy, ornate headpiece decorated with matching jewels and feathers, and the actors carry large feather fans that match their costumes. "They weigh a couple pounds each," she notes."Don’t even get me started on the Bob Mackie runway musical number; for more on that, you’ll have to come see the show."encapsulates themes of resilience and reinvention, mirroring Cher’s real-life tenacity. Napoletano finds personal resonance in the show’s message, particularly through the powerful finale, 'Believe.' "The phrase 'life after love' has stuck with me ever since I got into the rehearsal room," she says."Two months before I booked this job, just days before I moved to New York City, I lost someone very close to me ... When I booked I felt like the universe was showing me that there was life to be had after loss and that my life would continue to be enriched because I had loved so deeply. "Every single night I go on that stage and perform the finale, 'Believe,' I am struck with the lyrics of needing time and love to move on, to feel strong." Napoletano continues."To have a job like this, my dream job, less than a year after being shattered by grief feels nothing short of a miracle. At the very end of this number, we turn our backs to the audience and open our arms up to the heavens. I take this moment to bask in the warmth of the stage lights, hear the sound of the crowd, feel the sweat radiating off of me, and to be thankful that I am alive — that I am here."has been defined as the free, independent voice of Denver — and we'd like to keep it that way. Our members allow us to continue offering readers access to our incisive coverage of local news, food, and culture with no paywalls.
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