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Member Name: Patti LuPone FANatic
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Location: Austin, Texas
Occupation: Pre-Kindergarten teacher
Profile: My name is Roman Castillo Jr. I live in Austin, Texas, a relatively liberal community. I am a big fan of Chicago the Musical. I have seen the show 35 times (the first one being on St. Patrick's Day 2011) and one concert version in 2019 in Dallas. When I first visited NYC in 2006, I really didn't give Chicago much of a thought. Once I saw it on March 17, 2011, I was hooked. At the stage door, I met Ryan Lowe, Jason Patrick Sands and Leigh Zimmerman (Velma Kelly). Over the years, I have met many of the Chicago cast members at the stage door: Bianca Marroquin, Terra C, Dylis Croman, Jennifer Fouche and so many others. I got a chance to visit backstage at the Ambassador Theatre due to the kindness of Jason Patrick Sands. I had a chance to meet Charlotte D'Amboise inside the theatre as well. I have often wondered if the cast members are aware of this thread about the show. When I see Chicago, I always try to get a seat on the first row. I have met several Broadway legends over the years: Angela Lansbury and Marian Seldes (2007), Chita Rivera (2015) and also Judith Light. I love New York City and Broadway.


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OH, MARY! Reviews
 Jul 16 2025, 05:33:04 PM

As others mentioned, I agree that the show has the potential to run for years.  After Jinx Monsoon, does anyone think that Cole might return?


Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
 Jul 11 2025, 11:25:06 PM

I just watched the Pamela Anderson documentary "Pamela: A Love Story" for the first time.  I liked the part where she rehearses for the role of Roxie.  She seemed like a charming Roxie...not a natural dancer or singer, but she pulled it off.  Bravo to her.  For those who saw her in the show, what were your impressions of her in the role?


Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
 Jul 9 2025, 01:51:33 PM

ACL2006 said: "Workman is not the vacation Mary Sunshine this time. Jayke is involved in another project currently."

I vaguely remember that David Bushman might have played the role once, during the summer of 2018. 


Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
 Jul 9 2025, 01:08:24 PM

J.London is Mary Sunshine for 34 performances starting July 10 until August 3rd.  Usually, Jayke Workman fills in as the Mary Sunshine standby....though it's kind of interesting that Workman is not included in the understudy/standby list in Playbill.


Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
 Jul 7 2025, 05:28:13 PM

ACL2006 said: "DAME said: "I kid you not; just saw on Tik Tok that Theresa Giudice from Jersey Housewives has been asked to play Morton."

Geez. Please, no!!

I'm shocked they don't have a name coming in this summer. Their grosses have been terrible lately. Pam Anderson? Ashley Graham again? Or has the well run dry? All of the current leads are there through August 10, so they should have a cast shake up on August 11. And why wasn't


Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
 Jul 6 2025, 09:46:16 PM

Who is the next Amos Hart?


Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/29/25
 Jul 1 2025, 03:29:49 PM

Unless I'm mistaken, I don't recall Chicago's numbers being this low during the summertime.  In the back of my mind, I'm wishing that Terra C would make a return to Chicago, after finishing her Canadian shows.  


Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
 Jun 30 2025, 04:43:46 PM

Dylis Croman is returning as Roxie from today June 30 ---August 3rd.  


Boop Closing July 13
 Jun 26 2025, 04:55:01 PM

Victoria Byrd was amazing as Betty on June 21st.  Has anyone else seen her in the lead role?  


Boop Closing July 13
 Jun 25 2025, 06:10:52 PM

Has anyone else seen the show with the Betty understudy Victoria Byrd?  She is AMAzing!


Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
 Jun 24 2025, 03:31:42 PM

When I recently saw the show, I was surprised not to see Rachel Chase in the cast list.  Is she away permanently?  Looking at Playbill, I noticed that Arian Keddell just returned to the show and will resume being an understudy for Marton Mama Morton (along with Samantha Sturm and Celina Nightengale).  I'll miss Rachel Chase, as she often posted on social media.


Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/22/25
 Jun 24 2025, 03:18:43 PM

KarenValentine'sheadband said: "Congrats Boop for your ability to annoy a few here closing notice or NOT. You've been a delight this Broadway season. Cheers to you!"   I absolutely loved the show...especially with the understudy Victoria Byrd on as Betty on Sat. June 21st.   

 


SMASH To Close June 22, 2025
 Jun 23 2025, 02:11:02 PM

I was right in front of the Imperial stage door on Sunday.  As cast members were leaving, other people were moving things as well.  I noticed numerous plastic bags which were being gathered right by the stage door.  Someone mentioned that there were the costumes for the show.  I was happy that Robyn Hurder, Caroline Bowman and Krysta Rodriguez took the time to sign at the stage door.  One of the male cast members took my breath away....have mercy!  I did notice s


SMASH To Close June 22, 2025
 Jun 23 2025, 09:01:54 AM

with Krysta Rodriguez  



 


SMASH To Close June 22, 2025
 Jun 23 2025, 08:58:06 AM

Robyn Hurder



 


SMASH To Close June 22, 2025
 Jun 23 2025, 08:54:31 AM

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I am here at the Smash intermission. I love Robyn Hurder's singing and dancing. Caroline Bowman is thrilling up watch. I didn't expect to see and hear what the director decided to present. I was thrilled to anticipate Karen going on as Marilyn. I really was hoping ho see it. But they come up with a silly plot line about Karen eating a tampered cupcake and being unable to go on. WTF! Irealize that the producers didn't want to replicate the tv show, but their choices are insane. It's almost unrecognizable . Granted , the lady who went on for Karen had a good voice,. slightly soprano like. The audience liked her. At this point, I frankly don't know what to expect. Also, the old lady in black is frankly annoying. P.S. There was a good deal of extended applause when she finished Don't Forget Me. She was visibly moved. Uh oh, intermission is almost over. I am typing on one finger."

Continuing on.....I thought the 2nd Act was better.  The whole premise of having the asst. director thrown into the show is kind of not great.  Throughout much of the show, I thought the character of Karen was being given short shrift.  Even after Karen recuperates from that dumbass tampered donut business, it is ridiculous that Chloe is being considered to take over the role.  It was one frigging song.  Just because she suddenly gained online praise doesn't mean she is qualified for the role.  That's whu there's an understudy!!!!  Granted the actress playing Chloe is vocally talented.  I had hoped for a more familiar scenario.  Whoever wrote the book must have been out of his mind.  I did love the duet between Karen and Ivy Lynn. Robyn Hurder and Caroline Bowman were wonderful in their solos.  You could see they were visibly moved by the thunderous ovations.  Firing the director before previews?  Give me a break.  Once the show was over, there was an extended standing ovation of course.  After hearing some of the speeches, I decided to exit the theatre and go around back to the Smash stage door.  I planted myself in front of the entrance.  As the cast came out, they started on th right and worked their way around to the left.  I did manage to take some pictures.  



Caroline Bowman


New York City, I Don't Know How To Quit You!
 Jun 22 2025, 08:23:12 PM

with Caroline Bowman   



 


New York City, I Don't Know How To Quit You!
 Jun 22 2025, 08:18:19 PM

I'm resting in my hotel (located across from the Imperial Theatre stage door).  I was too tired after SMASH .  My phone is charging so I can go to Times Square later.  Here are the stage door pics I took at the Smash stage door.  One at a time.  



 


SMASH To Close June 22, 2025
 Jun 22 2025, 08:03:27 PM

darquegk said: "ACL2006 said: "Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman made a cameo in Act 1."

Shaiman is pretty famous for making cameos in his own works, usually on film. What did he do in this one?
". He was playing the piano.  Outside the stage door, I overheard him say it was really tough trying to keep his cameo appearance a secret from the cast.  Shaiman also spent a good deal of time signing autographs.  

 


SMASH To Close June 22, 2025
 Jun 22 2025, 04:47:37 PM

I am here at the Smash intermission.  I love Robyn Hurder's singing and dancing.  Caroline Bowman is thrilling up watch.  I didn't expect to see and hear what the director decided to present.  I was thrilled to anticipate Karen going on as Marilyn.  I really was hoping ho see it.  But they come up with a silly plot line about Karen eating a tampered cupcake and being unable to go on.  WTF!  I realize that the producers didn't want to re


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