Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 48

[ScottyDoesn'tKnow2]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1175

Posted: 1/5/17 at 8:47pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Bianca Marroquin

 

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YES! I'm seeing it tomorrow and I've been wondering all month who was going to play Roxie during Mel B's absence. I've seen clips of Bianca and I've always wanted to see her but never thought it'd happen.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1176

Posted: 1/15/17 at 2:42pm

This is a fascinating article on the casting process for Chicago.    http://www.playbill.com/article/its-not-stunt-casting-its-star-casting

"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)

[¿Macavity?]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1177

Posted: 1/15/17 at 4:20pm

I found that article very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[Call_me_jorge]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1178

Posted: 1/23/17 at 9:07am

With Kate McKinnons parody of Roxie on SNL this past weekend, I'd love to see her play the part for real. 

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[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1179

Posted: 1/23/17 at 12:22pm

Does anyone know if she has any sort of musical theatre background?  She was terrific in the parody video.  

"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)

[BroadwayConcierge]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1180

Posted: 1/24/17 at 11:12am

Interesting news.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Japanese-Star-Ryoko-Yonekura-to-Return-to-CHICAGO-as-Roxie-This-Summer-20170124

[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1181

Posted: 1/24/17 at 12:06pm

2-time Emmy Award winner Kate McKinnon was a theater major at Columbia University and has a strong musical foundation she has always been incorporating in her non-SNL projects.  No info on any musical theater work.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1182

Posted: 1/24/17 at 5:22pm

As I recall, when she last appeared in Dec. 2012, Chicago grossed over 1 million during that time she played Roxie.  So, she does bring in the international crowds.  

"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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1183

Posted: 1/29/17 at 8:41pm

I came across this video of the 1998 Kennedy Center Honors for Kander & Ebb.  It's was a bit surreal to see the revival cast of Chicago performing to Cabaret.   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S39tHlMhtY

"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)

[helvizz]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1184

Posted: 1/29/17 at 11:00pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "This is a fascinating article on the casting process for Chicago.    http://www.playbill.com/article/its-not-stunt-casting-its-star-casting

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That was an interesting read, thanks for sharing!

Updated On: 1/29/17 at 11:00 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1185

Posted: 2/4/17 at 9:54pm

It's seems that Lana Gordon is Velma Kelly, for a while, with the current Chicago Cellblock Tour. 

"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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1186

Posted: 2/11/17 at 12:00pm

I think that Lana Gordon might be returning to Chicago on Broadway, once she finishes her limited tour run. Amra Faye Wright's  current stay ends on Feb. 19, so Lana Gordon could return the next day.  Also, Bianca Marroquin  will possibly return to the role of Roxie, when Mel B departs on Feb. 19.  

"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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1187

Posted: 2/13/17 at 2:28pm

Congratulations to Donna Marie Asbury on her return to "Chicago" tonite.  She is returning to her Broadway home after several months.  Donna Marie is a Velma Kelly/ Mama Morton u/s.  

"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: 2/13/17 at 02:28 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1188

Posted: 2/15/17 at 5:53am

Here is a lovely article on Broadway Box with Chicago's "Go-To-Hell-Kitty's" Chryssie Whitehead.  She was ever so charming in "Every Little Step", when she kept  bumping into the camera guy at times.   http://www.broadwaybox.com/daily-scoop/seven-questions-with-chicago-standout-chryssie-whitehead/

"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)

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1189

Posted: 2/15/17 at 12:44pm

Charlotte returning as Roxie through April 9.

 

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/187586/hotcha-whoopee-two-time-tony-nominee-charlotte-damboise-returns-to-broadways-chicago/

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1190

Posted: 2/15/17 at 6:45pm

Here is an update list of upcoming Chicago principals.  AFW has extended for a week, while Christopher Sieber will stay on till March 3.  It would be fantastic if Tony Yazbek could rejoin the cast, so the show could boast 3 A Chorus Line revival original cast members:  Charlotte, Tony and Chryssie Whitehead (current Go To Hell Kitty).  https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview

"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)

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1191

Posted: 2/15/17 at 7:01pm

Only one more week of AFW. Curious who'll replace her. I always hope someone new.

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.

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1192

Posted: 2/15/17 at 7:57pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Here is an update list of upcoming Chicago principals.  AFW has extended for a week, while Christopher Sieber will stay on till March 3.  It would be fantastic if Tony Yazbek could rejoin the cast, so the show could boast 3 A Chorus Line revival original cast members:  Charlotte, Tony and Chryssie Whitehead (current Go To Hell Kitty).  https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview

 

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James T. Lane & Jason Patrick Sands are also still in the show. So that would be 5 ACL original cast members in CHICAGO.

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.

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1193

Posted: 2/15/17 at 10:00pm

Lana is a unbelievably great Velma, it would be a dream if she returned to Broadway opposite my favorite Roxie, Charlotte D'Amboise.

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[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1194

Posted: 2/16/17 at 6:05am

Oooops.   How could I possibly forget Jason Patrick Sands?  There are any number of Billy Flynns who could take over on March 4, but Tony Yazbek and Ryan Silverman come to mind.  I remember seeing ACL in its San Francisco run in July 2006...and in 2007 on Broadway.   James Lane was awesome as Richie.  

"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)

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1195

Posted: 2/17/17 at 12:36pm

I saw Bridgewater as Mama about 8 years ago and it was absolutely dreadful. Have the two Billy u/s been rotating?

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1196

Posted: 2/18/17 at 5:07pm

I have seen Nicole Bridgewater as Mama Morton (way back in March 2012, when I saw the show three times in one weekend). She was o.k., I thought.   During that same time, Brian O Brien was on as Billy (for an ailing Tony Yazbek).  He was awesome as the Billy u/s.  I remember his "the..." note was quite long.  I have yet to see Jason Patrick as Billy Flynn.  There are a couple of short video clips of him playing opposite Charlotte D Amboise.   By the way, a little birdie mentioned that Bianca Marroquin will return to the show beginning May 1st.  That leaves a little gap between Charlotte's last day in early April and Bianca's return in May.  Perhaps Charlotte can extend until the end of April?  We  haven't heard from JBradshaw in quite a while.  He's the ultimate Chicago inside man.  I wonder who'll be the next Billy Flynn, once Christopher Seiber departs. 

"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)

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1197

Posted: 2/18/17 at 9:31pm

We're very happy Donna is back. She's amazing. 

I don't post often due to the nasty crap back at me. Sorry Pattifan. 

Fyi Nicole has played Liz, Mama, Velma and Roxie. 

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1198

Posted: 2/18/17 at 9:38pm

Hi God, that's you?  It's me vodka. Holla!

mama u/s first week of March. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1199

Posted: 2/19/17 at 12:01am

You have been missed JBradshaw.  

"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)