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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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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/15/26
Feb 17
2026, 08:42:38 PM
Melissa25 said: "Wow. Happy for Chicago. That's some Broadway debut $$$$ for Whitney Leavitt. She is killing it at the box office."
I can imagine the producers asking Leavitt about the possibility of an extension. The Weisslers like the smell of money.
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Linda Eder is the greatest singer of all time
Feb 17
2026, 06:17:30 AM
Merkin2 said: "I sawher in concert Saturday night at the MPACin Jersey, and I swear, it’s the greatest concert I’ve ever seen. She has MASTERED singing, her voice is as good as ever, the greatest voice EVER. Billy Stritch is her MD, he was on piano and they sang a couple duets, there were 4 other musicians, keyboard, woodwind, bass, and drums. She sang many standards, going back and forth between ballads and uptempos. She opened with The Best is yet to Come, sangWhata won
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Next Billy Flynn?
Feb 15
2026, 01:27:38 PM
Happy Trails to Max Clayton as he leaves Chicago today.
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Next Billy Flynn?
Feb 10
2026, 10:49:49 PM
As the current Billy Flynn's run winds down, who's the next Billy? I'll take a guess and say Max Von Essen returns to the Ambassador.
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/8/26
Feb 10
2026, 02:32:49 PM
Wow, those numbers for Chicago are awesome! Hopefully, those high grosses can continue.
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Moulin Rouge to Close on Broadway
Feb 6
2026, 11:39:10 AM
I would love to see Jessica Goldyn or Robyn Hurder reprise the role of Nini in the last weeks.
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Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Feb 4
2026, 02:27:47 PM
The updated cast list for Chicago https://chicagothemusical.com/cast/
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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?
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Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Feb 2
2026, 10:26:23 PM
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Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Feb 1
2026, 09:19:15 PM
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUPQcZWEfbH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
A farewell video of departing Chicago cast members.
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Upcoming Japanese production of GYPSY renamed as ROSE due to sensitivity regarding the original title
Jan 27
2026, 03:36:50 PM
I had the chance to see The A d d a m s Family (La Familia A d d a m s) on Broadway.
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/25/26
Jan 27
2026, 03:32:33 PM
An insane week for so many reasons!
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Snow Storm This Weekend
Jan 25
2026, 05:25:10 PM
https://www.instagram.com/stories/robynhurder/3818017265443275557?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=MWFuNGR4eGprM3Vrdg== I feel for Robyn and all the many artists out there who were forced to work under a state of emergency.
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Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Jan 24
2026, 11:03:30 AM
Danielle Marie Gonzalez (upcoming June and Matron Mama Morton u/s)
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Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Jan 24
2026, 11:00:29 AM
Austin Dunn (upcoming bailiff)
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Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Jan 24
2026, 10:57:37 AM
Jeff Sullivan (upcoming Sgt. Fogarty and Billy Flynn understudy)
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Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Jan 22
2026, 01:48:43 PM
Would someone compile a complete list of cast members who are leaving Feb. 1st?
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Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Jan 20
2026, 06:20:41 AM
Oh no. I was taking a look through Telecharge. It is listing Ryan Lowe as being with the show until Feb. 1st. It is hard to imagine the show without him.
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Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Jan 16
2026, 02:09:14 PM
ACL2006 said: "Azúcar! said: "Did this tour ever pull out of its Kennedy Center engagement? Is the tour produced by the same producers of the broadway company? Or is it a licensed production?"
the tour is non-equity and produced by APEX." The last Cellblock National Tour (Equity production) was in 2019. I saw Chicago twice in Houston (with Dylis Croman as Roxie and Lana Gordon as Velma).
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Beth Leavel and Matt Doyle Will Lead WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL in Boston
Jan 16
2026, 11:29:44 AM
What a stellar cast!
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