INSANE CLOWN POSSE
The Riviera Theatre
Chicago, IL
October 30, 2003

Review by Hilda Zalduendo.


    T'was the night before Halloween and all through the crowd there was clown colored faces painted and proud.

    The performance at the Riv on October 30th, was a timely and thrilling event. I.C.P. -- other-wise known as Insane Clown Posse -- put a new meaning to the word entertainment.

    The audience excited and loaded with anticipation was ready to play with the clowns. The truly active fans added much to the circus atmosphere. Avid fans wore clown make-up, some were frightening and sinister, while others appeared as harmless and happy as Howdy Doody.

    As the curtain was lifted the "Wicked Wonka Tour" carnival began. The appearance of Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope ignited the fans. The remix of "Chikn Huntin" had juggalos jumpin with the jesters of hop/rap. The choreography was
certainly nothing less than creative, and well executed. The performance of "Toy Box" came complete with a big live Teddy Bear and a life size Ragged Doll in addition to other colorful characters.

    The show was a shower of entertainment as fans joyfully crowd surfed into waves of Faygo soda pop. The performance by ICP was a smashing success and a true sense of dark carnival was demonstrated not only on stage but throughout
the entire theatre.

    ICP has created a live audience participation production. One thing to consider, wear soda pop proof gear. It was certainly a great experience to catch these clowns in concert, and one that can  hardly be forgotten... even AFTER
rinsing off that sticky soda stuff.