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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#1050Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/17/16 at 11:55pm
Oh, I did forget about that one. She does have an amazing voice. I'm surprised there haven't been any photos of her current run as Velma.
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
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#1051Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/18/16 at 11:47am
I have a super random question, what happens if both the actor and the standby for Mary Sunshine aren't able to perform? Mary Sunshine is a niche role that requires the actor to reach some pretty high notes that I don't think anybody in the male ensemble can reach.
#1052Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/18/16 at 11:49am
the show's been running for 20 years and I don't think it's ever happened. Plus I'm sure there's other former Mary Sunshines in the NYC area that could jump into the role if need be.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#1053Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/18/16 at 1:27pm
Very recently, Ryan Lowe was returning from his annual vacation. His original plans were to arrive on time to make it for the 8 p.m. show. The plane was delayed somewhere along the way and didn't make the show. I imagine his understudy performed that evening. But if that standby/understudy could not make that show, then someone like Chris Newcomer (who lives in the NYC area) could jump in at a moment's notice. There are others I'm sure. He's a very talented Mary Sunshine. I've seen him on tour. Dylan Ratell filled in for Ryan Lowe for several days.
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
Updated On: 8/18/16 at 01:27 PM
#1054Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/18/16 at 1:57pm
well, Jeff Loeffelholz has been the Mary Sunshine standby since the beginning(20 years). Outside of any scheduled vacations or other projects, I'd say he's very reliable.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
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#1055Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/18/16 at 8:22pm
On a side note has anybody seen Jeff Loeffelholz perform the role? How was he?
#1056Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/18/16 at 8:27pm
seen CHICAGO five times, never seen him go on.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#1057Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/18/16 at 9:37pm
I've seen the show dozens and dozens of times, and so long as Ryan has been Mary Sunshine, I've never seen his understudy. Dude is amazingly consistent.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#1058Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/18/16 at 9:40pm
I've seen Chicago for over a dozen of time. I only saw Jeff Loeffelholz once. He was not as brilliant, hilarious and impressive and Ryan Lowe was, but he was quite reliable. You could easily tell he was a guy though.
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#1059Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/18/16 at 10:23pm
You could easily tell he was a guy though.
I think in the playbill Loffelholz is listed as Jeff Loffelholz and his headshot is not in drag like R. Lowe's headshot is.
#1060Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/20/16 at 4:10pm
So the latest Telecharge update shows Bianca leaving Friday, 9/2:
Bianca Marroquin as Roxie (thru 9/2)
Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly (thru 9/4)
Tom Hewitt as Billy Flynn (thru 8/23)
Jason Danieley as Billy Flynn (8/25 - 9/18)
Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart (thru 10/30)
Roz Ryan as Matron "Mama" Morton (thru 9/4)
R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine (thru 3/26)
Who is her understudy? I've seen Bianca countless times (gladly!) and would love to see an understudy if I go back on the 4th to see Lana.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#1061Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/20/16 at 5:10pm
Well, the Chicago Roxie understudies are: Tonya Wathen, Chryssie Whitehead and Robyn Hurder. The Velma u/s's are: Donna Marie Asbury, Chryssie Whitehead and Kelcy Griffin.
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
Updated On: 8/20/16 at 05:10 PM
#1062Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/21/16 at 5:12pm
FYI Donna is on medical leave. Amra is doing "Follies" which ends in October. She's Solange.
I've seen Jeff as Mary countless times. He's great in the role.
petewk87
Leading Actor Joined: 2/16/16
#1063Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/21/16 at 5:20pm
So, does it mean that after 9/2, understudies will perform the role of Roxie? Or will there be a replacement?
#1064Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/21/16 at 6:40pm
I didn't know Robyn Hurder was in the show now. With her experience and reliability, I'm surprised she hasn't been cast before.
#1065Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/21/16 at 7:04pm
JBradshaw said: "FYI Donna is on medical leave. Amra is doing "Follies" which ends in October. She's Solange.
I've seen Jeff as Mary countless times. He's great in the role. "
Poor Donna! Wish her a very speedy recovery!
Best wishes to Ms Wright regarding her new role as well.
#1066Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/21/16 at 7:26pm
maybe Carly Hughes is coming back as Velma? They won't have u/s rotate the role for 4-8 weeks. They'll bring in someone, it just hasn't been announced yet.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#1067Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/21/16 at 9:25pm
Robyn has been in the show on and off since 2005/2006
oncemorewithfeeling2 said: "I didn't know Robyn Hurder was in the show now. With her experience and reliability, I'm surprised she hasn't been cast before.
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#1068Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/21/16 at 9:58pm
Robyn appears quite often in Michael Scirrotto's Instagram. He's always posting from backstage.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
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#1069Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/21/16 at 10:08pm
oncemorewithfeeling2 said: "I didn't know Robyn Hurder was in the show now. With her experience and reliability, I'm surprised she hasn't been cast before."
Was also surprised to see her in the ensemble when I last visited the show this past spring. She's fantastic. Surprised she isn't in bigger things these days.
#1070Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/21/16 at 11:04pm
My guesses for upcoming replacements: For Velma---Carly Hughes or Terra C ; For Roxie: Dylis Croman or Amy Spanger.
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#1071Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/26/16 at 8:06pm
Robyn mentioned recently on Instagram that she was in her final days at the show. Guess she's moving on.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#1072Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/26/16 at 8:13pm
I paid a return visit to Chicago last night. I will preface my post my saying that I LOVE Chicago. I have seen the tour many times, and each time it has been great - stark, sleek, sexy, and sizzling. However, I have seen the show twice now since moving to NYC about a year ago, and both times, I was absolutely dumbfounded by the staleness of the production. The sex appeal and glamour that I have seen in the various performances on tourare nowhere to be found in the Broadway production right now. It's truly a shame as I really do love the show itself, but what's onstage at the Ambassador now is in major need of a facelift.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
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#1073Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/26/16 at 11:00pm
I saw Chicago at the Ambassador three times this summer and had the exact opposite reaction. I thought it was sexy, sharp, and hot and the audience loved it each time. I have never seen long run-itis symptoms at Chicago. But I'm always on the lookout.
#1074Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/27/16 at 10:33pm
I've never seen this video. It's Ryan Worsing, Melissa Rae Mahon, Carly Hughes and Leslie Stifleman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMv9HJzpPMY Both Carly and Ryan sound AMazing!
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
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