Always Something There at Marriott Theatre

When your friends truly get you...they suggest seeing a 80s-themed musical for your birthday!

And that's exactly what I did with two of my besties last weekend.

I had never heard of Always Something There but saw it was an 80s musical and all I needed to know. I was IN!

And it was so perfect! The concept is one we've seen many times in movies like 17 Again and 13 going on 30. I love this type of movie, but add in the fact that the main character goes back from current days to the 80s, and we get some great 80s classic songs, and it was so fun! The costumes and hair were so spot on! The choreography and sets were terrific. And the vocals were phenomenal. But I think my favorite part was the consistent, hysterical side action. Some of the supporting characters would have interactions at the side of the stage that were so comical they often rode the line of stealing the show!

There's still time to check it out at Marriott Theatre.

ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE... is a vibrant new jukebox musical from Chicago-raised playwright Sandy Rustin (Clue, The Cottage, Mystic Pizza). Set to an electrifying soundtrack of hits from the 1980s, this show delivers a fresh twist on the time-travel tale, promising a fun and relatable experience for audiences of all ages. When Samantha Craig wakes up on the morning of her 45th birthday in her 18-year-old life, she has a golden opportunity to relive her senior year of high school in suburban Chicago, 1989. Armed with the wisdom of her adult self, Samantha can reshape her teenage choices. She can rekindle friendships, reclaim her voice, and maybe even get a second shot at first love. Inspired by '80s teen-flicks and pop culture (think Sixteen Candles, Back to the Future, Peggy Sue Got Married), this meta, playful musical ultimately returns Samantha to the present where she emerges transformed by her ultimate "do-over" experience. Powered by a score of hits made famous by Madonna, Whitney Houston, Culture Club, Naked Eyes, The Go-Gos, and Tiffany, among many others, ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE... is a nostalgic love letter to the '80s and a celebration of self-discovery, second chances, and the power of music to heal old wounds.