Understudy Joined: 12/16/20
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I recently saw a picture of Max Von Essen and Jim Caruso (on IG) attending a performance of Chicago. It suddenly dawned on me that he would be a wonderful Billy Flynn. The possiblity never crossed my mind. Just saying. "
You’re right. He’d be absolutely perfect
In terms of younger Billy's, I'd love to see Max Clayton come in for the role.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oujzt-W06s8
What's up with the removal of the settings that allowed pictures , links and gifs? I came across a video about Raquel Welch in Victor, Victoria. When I did that, the normal settings were there and I was able to make a video link.
Bianca is returning as Velma from March 13 - April 9 only.
If the producers really wanted to surprise us, then they would announce J. Harrison McGee as Velma Kelly. JHMG has had experience as Velma Kelly on two occasions with MUNY. Still, if they announced Leigh Zimmerman as Velma Kelly, I would LOVE to see her. LZ was my first Velma Kelly ...St. Patrick's Day 2011 and again in November 2017. I mean... Jasmine Guy would be an event.
Broadway Star Joined: 9/19/09
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And he's currently one of the leads in Some Like It Hot so I don't see this happening
I just want a new face for Velma already. At least we recently got Emma as Roxie. Maybe she'll return next month, too?
Maybe Emma could return as Velma Kelly? Still, that is an unusually short stint for Bianca as Velma. I have mentioned this before in a post. There is an awful lot of untapped talent out there for potential Velmas. The producers should have a "Searching For Velma Kelly" soon.....STAT.
Featured Actor Joined: 8/30/18
Am I making things up didn’t amra announce her stunt last fall was her last? But then she came back like 6 weeks later???
nativenewyorker2 said: "Am I making things up didn’t amra announce her stunt last fall was her last? But then she came back like 6 weeks later???"
Amra came back to cover Lana's two week vacation. I hope she's done with the show. But then that only leaves Lana, Bianca and Leigh Zimmerman as the regular veteran Velmas until they decide to actually hire a new actress.
Swing Joined: 11/20/19
ACL2006 said: "But then that only leaves Lana, Bianca and Leigh Zimmerman as the regular veteran Velmas until they decide to actually hire a new actress."
I’m not sure I’d consider Zimmerman one of the “regular” Velmas at the Ambassador… but I would definitely add Terra MacLeod to your list. It has been awhile but, I’d welcome her return. MacLeod was consistent in firing on all cylinders. Zimmerman I found to be rather sloppy and, well, beige.
But ultimately, yes, here for someone NEW coming up that Velma-vator.
MacLeod said after the last national tour (early 2019)wrapped up that she was done with the show.
James T Lane has extended his run as Billy through April 9.
I wonder who's coming in as Roxie Hart on March 13th?
Jinkx Monsoon has added 14 more performances, from March 16-26.
EDSOSLO858 said: "Jinkx Monsoon has added 14 more performances, from March 16-26."
So Jinkx won't be performing March 13 & 14?
ACL2006 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Jinkx Monsoon has added 14 more performances, from March 16-26."
So Jinkx won't be performing March 13 & 14?"
They are just showing the dates of her new extension. Not sure.
Actress, vocalist, and two-time "RuPaul's Drag Race" winner Jinkx Monsoon will extend her run in the role of Matron "Mama" Morton in Chicago for 14 more performances only. The additional performances run Thursday, March 16 through Sunday, March 26, at the Ambassador Theatre.
Huss417 said: "ACL2006 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Jinkx Monsoon has added 14 more performances, from March 16-26."
So Jinkx won't be performing March 13 & 14?"
They are just showing the dates of her new extension. Not sure.
Actress, vocalist, and two-time "RuPaul's Drag Race" winner Jinkx Monsoon will extend her run in the role of Matron "Mama" Morton inChicagofor 14 more performances only. The additional performances run Thursday, March 16 through Sunday, March 26, at the Ambassador Theatre."
The show has two "Matron Mama Morton" understudies: Celina Nightengale and Rachel Schur Chase.
Patti LuPone FANatic said: " I mean... Jasmine Guy would be an event."'
...To whom would this be an event? While I know she's an accomplished actress of stage and screen, I doubt in the year 2023, her casting would be seen as an "event".
If you want some nostalgic "event" casting, get Sheryl Lee Ralph for a stint as Mama, or Molly Ringwald as Roxie, or Elizabeth Berkley as Velma, or NPH/Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Mario Lopez as Billy Flynn.
quizking101 said: "Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I mean... Jasmine Guy would be an event."'
...To whom would this be an event? While I know she's an accomplished actress of stage and screen, I doubt in the year 2023, her casting would be seen as an "event".
If you want some nostalgic "event" casting, get Sheryl Lee Ralph for a stint as Mama, or Molly Ringwald as Roxie, or Elizabeth Berkley as Velma, or NPH/Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Mario Lopez as Billy Flynn."
Funny story about Lopez playing Billy Flynn. When he did ACL on Broadway in 2008, he said he was offered the role but turned it down several times because he knows he can't sing. Consider that a blessing and he was horrendous as Zach in ACL.
ACL2006 said: "quizking101 said: "Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I mean... Jasmine Guy would be an event."'
...To whom would this be an event? While I know she's an accomplished actress of stage and screen, I doubt in the year 2023, her casting would be seen as an "event".
If you want some nostalgic "event" casting, get Sheryl Lee Ralph for a stint as Mama, or Molly Ringwald as Roxie, or Elizabeth Berkley as Velma, or NPH/Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Mario Lopez as Billy Flynn."
Funny story about Lopez playing Billy Flynn. When he did ACL on Broadway in 2008, he said he was offered the role but turned it down several times because he knows he can't sing. Consider that a blessing and he was horrendous as Zach in ACL.
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Good for him for knowing his limitations to an extent, but that’s never stopped anyone from collecting a paycheck from the show before.
hearing Emma Pittman will relaunch the equity national tour when it goes back out in September. No clue about their Velma.
Huss417 said: "ACL2006 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Jinkx Monsoon has added 14 more performances, from March 16-26."
So Jinkx won't be performing March 13 & 14?"
They are just showing the dates of her new extension. Not sure.
Actress, vocalist, and two-time "RuPaul's Drag Race" winner Jinkx Monsoon will extend her run in the role of Matron "Mama" Morton inChicagofor 14 more performances only. The additional performances run Thursday, March 16 through Sunday, March 26, at the Ambassador Theatre."
Per Telecharge, Jinkx will not be performing those two dates.
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