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Is anyone going to see Mira Sorvino's debut as Roxie Hart tomorrow, Monday September 15th?  It would be interesting to know your thoughts about her performance.  The one thing I did not know about her was that she's a fairly tall at 5'10.  Good luck to her!

I imagine the investors of "The Queen of Versailles" must be plenty worried about the fallout regarding Chenoweth's statements.  Her comments were puzzling, to say the least.

Yikes Chicago.  I cannot recall a weekly gross % in the 50s during a summer (almost fall) time.  Hurry Mira!

I disagree.  While I don't mean a full fledged campaign, it would be  helpful to promote the show in some way, so people can see the Roxie lead.  

From all accounts, Rachel Schur Chase is doing great as Roxie Hart.  She knows her stuff.  But, there's not enough publicity/video of her performances.  It would be to the show's advantage to present Rachel and company so people can witness her talent.  Come on Chicago producers....get with the program.  Show us what makes Rachel Schur Chase a talented Roxie!

I continue to be mystified with Chicago's attendance in the 60's percentage.  I cannot recall another year when their grosses were that low at this point in time.  If there's any consolation, it outgrossed Cabaret.  Hopefully Mira Sorvino will prove to be a much needed boost.  I was looking at the ticket prices for the Jeff Ross show.  Who on EARTH would pay $194 to see that show?  It boggles the mind.

Would someone describe the show in some detail?

Can Mira Sorvino sing and dance?

Per Telecharge.  I was pleasantly surprised to see the return of Rachel Schur as Roxie  from Aug. 18--31.  Both Bianca Marroquin and Tam Mutu are with the show until Sept. 28th.  I hope Mary Claire King makes a return at some point.

https://playbill.com/article/charlotte-damboise-kathy-fitzgerald-amy-spanger-more-to-lead-steel-magnolias-this-summer

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/theater/broadway-robyn-hurder-choreography-chicago.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawLndC1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnqxwFTYJ44YfVEH3Voj_mjYJa38KjUc8_baWnCOln2wHXLp_FpbaT9QxbB6_aem_wIpUGpICot9nXyGmzFaF6w

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?

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?

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. 

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.

Who is the next Amos Hart?

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.  

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