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Chattanooga
Times Free Press ... see review
“…. Tap dancing 12-year-old Aaron Burr, a newcomer to the stage, holds his own throughout intricate dance numbers with Mr. Tune. One can’t help but believe that they are watching Broadway’s current legend at work with its star of the future. …”
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The
Daily Cougar – University of Houston ... see review
“ …. Aaron Burr also gives a spectular performance as Chee-Chee the chimpanzee. …”
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The Epoch Times - Chicago ... see review
“….. Aaron Burr as Chee-Chee ( a wonderful dancer, who is only 12 years-old;
what a future awaits him! ). …”
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Grand
Haven Tribune – Grand Rapids MI ...see review
“…. A standout in the show is the 12-year-old Aaron Burr, who plays the chimpanzee, Chee-Chee. Burr was hand picked for the role by Tune after the boy appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning america.” On that show, he won the title of Greatest Dancer in a contest judged by Tune and other celebrity judges.
…… Performing alongside a big name like Tune may be intimidating for other pre-teens, but Burr proves his dancing chops in the “Monkey-Monkey Island Dance” near the end of the show. With his floppy hair and monkey tail, Burr portrays the lithe, energetic young Chee-Chee well, and his solo tap dance at the end of the scene may be a sign that the 67-year-old Tune is ready to pass his tap shoes on to the next generation. …”
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Leader
Online - akron.com/Cleveland ... see review
“….. Of all the characters, it’s Chee-Chee
the monkey that gives Tune a run for his dancing shoes. Aaron Burr plays
Chee-Chee dressed in a monkey costume and makes the theater rock.
Twelve-year-old Burr is an example of Tune’s generosity. Tune shares a number
with Burr and then steps back to give the young man the star position on stage,
then helps lead the applause for Burr’s performance. …”
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COOL
CLEVELAND.COM ... see review
“ ….. and you’ll long remember young Aaron Burr as Chee-Chee, the
tap-dancing monkey. The scenes when he dances with Tune are very reminiscent of
a much earlier dancing pair: Shirley Temple and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. …”
“ ….. And Tune, who directs this production, has devised a wonderful dance number with choreographer Patti Columbo called “Monkey-Monkey Island Dance.” The colorful ensemble piece showcases the talents of 12-year-old Aaron Burr, a dancing sensation whom Tune discovered in a televised national dance competition. Burr plays Chee-Chee, the world’s most talented tap-dancing monkey. …”
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Denver
Post - Interview ... see review
“….. "I like his style of dance because his tap sounds just
so good and clear and clean."
Clearly, this is a boy whom Tune says "is from some other time and
he's only 12. He's a star, and you just
know it the minute you see him dance. He's just got it." While Tune is known for his infectious,
chorus-line glamour, Burr dances more
in the Savion Glover world. "It's like rap-tap," Tune said. "He
just connects
with the beat."
“….. There are just two bits of great dance business: one featuring
whiz Aaron Burr, 12, as Chee-Chee the chimp.
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Arts & Reviews – Hollywood ... see review
“ ….. young tap dancer Aaron Burr steals the
show - right away from Mr. Tommy Tune - during the "Monkey-Monkey Island
Dance". …”
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LASplash.com - Theater ... see review
“ ….. between Tune and Chee-Chee the
chimpanzee on an island. This performance shows two professionals who
have worked for years to perfect their crowd-pleasing tapping skills. It
is stunning to watch the give and take of two people who feel perfectly at ease
on stage. Chee-Chee is played by Aaron Burr, who happens to be only
twelve years old. …”
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Kansas
City Star - Theater ... see review
“ ….. Twelve-year-old Aaron Burr particularly impresses as Chee-Chee the
tap-dancing monkey. …”
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Johnson
County Sun - Kansas City ... see review
“ ….. There will be some serious
monkeying around during the upcoming performances of “Dr. Dolittle” at
Starlight Theatre. That’s because an unusually talented young dancer named
Aaron Burr is on stage. …”
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SHOWMAG.COM
– Hollywood ... see review
“ ….. Chee-Chee, the tap dancing monkey, is wonderfully played by twelve year old Aaron Burr, worthy of tremendous applause. …”