Reviews of the National Tour of "Chicago"

"In comparison to the calculated extravagance of Billy Flynn, Amos Hart (Brian Kalinowski) blends into the shadows. Fortunately, Kalinowski does not, and his number “Mr. Cellophane” is so endearing I just want to give him a hug. While I wouldn’t call this a typically humorous number, Kalinowski manages to bring a comedic touch while breaking your heart just a little bit."

"Amos, played by Brian Kalinowski, charms everyone. It is one of the reasons why he will always have his exit music."

"At least in this production, playing Roxie’s meek “Mr. Cellophane” husband earned Brian Kalinowski plenty of well-deserved audience love."

"The songs? “All That Jazz,” “Razzle Dazzle” and “Roxie” had their charms, but Brian Kalinowski (as Roxie’s downtrodden husband Amos) made sure his “Mister Cellophane” left an impression."

"One of the most pleasant surprises of the night was when Brian Kalinowski commanded the stage as Amos Hart. The character of Amos is often forgotten, pushed to the background, even invisible at times, prompting his iconic number "Mister Cellophane". Kalinowski plays Amos so that we sympathize with the jilted husband, even providing a lot of the comic relief of the show. Indeed, I heard a lot of "awws" coming from the audience after his number."

"Amos Hart, played by Brian Kalinowski, stole the show with his rendition of “Mister Cellophane.” The crowd could not stop laughing, and as he exited the stage an uproar of applause echoed in the theater."

'As the bland Mister Cellophane, Amos Hart (Brian Kalinowski) is set to leave the stage for the final time without any cued music, the audience fills the vacuum with a thunderous applause."

"The one who got the most aaaaaawwwwwwws from the audience was the loveable "Mister Cellophane" Kalinowski as Amos. He really touched all of hearts...bless him."

"Kalinowski brings the perfect balance of sweet and sad to his performance for a moment that is heartbreaking and funny."

"These boys are all soloists and all choral singers. They are all actors, and they are all professionals. They have everything that is needed to make a show like this work - especially humor."

"Brian Kalinowski and Daniel A. Lopez, who played Amos Hart and Billy Flynn, respectively, were also very, very good. Kalinowski was great at showcasing Amos's hesitation and excitement throughout the show, and the audience most definitely felt for his character. Lopez was excellent at portraying the very smart, money-hungry Billy Flynn. Both men were excellent singers and actors, and I enjoyed their performances very much."

"Although his character was the biggest loser (if you don’t count Hunyak and all the hapless men who the prison molls poisoned, stabbed or gunned down), Brian Kalinowski in the role of Amos Hart is clearly the audience favorite. Perhaps because it’s so unexpected, his solo rendition of “Mr. Cellophane” is a stand-out, twanging the audience’s heartstrings like a $16 million vintage Stradivarius violin."

"And Brian Kalinowski’s rendition of “Mr. Cellophane,” about his invisibility in life, is full of pathos worthy of Bert Williams, upon whom his character’s based."