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Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3628
Posted: 12/7/25 at 2:06pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/DR0Yosakcw-/ Liza and Chita rehearse Hot Honey Rag.
"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)
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3627
Posted: 12/5/25 at 5:58am
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR2oiI8kY18/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Liza singing 'Roxie". (There are a few gaps in this audio clip.)
"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)
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3626
Posted: 12/5/25 at 5:53am
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR2sDmNEShY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Liza Minnelli singing "My Own Best Friend".
"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)
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3625
Posted: 12/4/25 at 3:25pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "ColdClimateDude said: "Any news on the tour cast? Is it non-equity?" Yes. As far as I can tell, the last Cellblock Tour equity production was in 2019, with Lana Gordon and Dylis Croman (I saw them two times in Houston.)
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Yeah. If you follow Gregory Butler (the associate choreographer for all of the international productions) on Instagram, you would see he’s been putting new non-equity companies out on the road for a while now. He’s also the guy that crash-courses all the new celebrity casting before it’s decided if they are good enough to go on stage by the producers.
Re: Alex being out. I’m actually a bit shocked they didn’t announce this at the time of the run. We know Alex has a less than subpar attendance record in their shows, but this was obviously a negotiated out and so I hope people don’t jump on them unfairly for their absences.
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Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3624
Posted: 12/4/25 at 11:33am
ColdClimateDude said: "Any news on the tour cast? Is it non-equity?" Yes. As far as I can tell, the last Cellblock Tour equity production was in 2019, with Lana Gordon and Dylis Croman (I saw them two times in Houston.)
"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)
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3623
Posted: 12/4/25 at 10:23am
Any news on the tour cast? Is it non-equity?
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3622
Posted: 12/4/25 at 9:11am
FYI, Alex is out of the show the rest of this week/weekend due to previous scheduled concerts.
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.
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3621
Posted: 12/1/25 at 9:33pm
Former Velma Terra C MacLeod is playing the role of Marlene Dietrich , along with Deborah Hay as Edith Piaf. https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/piaf-dietrich Feb. 17, 2026---March 7, 2026
"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)
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3620
Posted: 12/1/25 at 12:15pm
quizking101 said: "ACL2006 said: "Jordan Catalano said: "I’d just like to thank Barry and Fran for saving me from spending money on their show for the foreseeable future."
I'm going to try and see it again when Hurder returns. The quartet of Hurder/Baldwin/Mutu/Newell seems to go. Maybe I'll luck out and get Max Clayton or James T. Lane as Billy."
Honestly pissed they couldn’t snap up Elaine Hendrix instead. THAT would’ve been a Roxie worth seeing. Any time they bring in a famous-for-being-famous reality star (Housewives/Mormon Wives…that sub genre), I roll my eyes. Granted, it’s what helps keep the Weisslers able to run Chicago endlessly - they will not pay big bucksfor anyone and so they can get these types for high name value at a low price."
jordan didn’t eleanie have trouble with dwts and her ribs or hip? Can’t picture her doing every show
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3619
Posted: 12/1/25 at 10:19am
ACL2006 said: "Jordan Catalano said: "I’d just like to thank Barry and Fran for saving me from spending money on their show for the foreseeable future."
I'm going to try and see it again when Hurder returns. The quartet of Hurder/Baldwin/Mutu/Newell seems to go. Maybe I'll luck out and get Max Clayton or James T. Lane as Billy."
Honestly pissed they couldn’t snap up Elaine Hendrix instead. THAT would’ve been a Roxie worth seeing. Any time they bring in a famous-for-being-famous reality star (Housewives/Mormon Wives…that sub genre), I roll my eyes. Granted, it’s what helps keep the Weisslers able to run Chicago endlessly - they will not pay big bucks for anyone and so they can get these types for high name value at a low price.
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Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3618
Posted: 12/1/25 at 10:06am
I won’t have any shekels left for Chicago in February because I will be going back to see Kate again with Robyn.
However, I will say that I thought Whitney should have won DWTS and I don’t know anything about that Mormon wife show. She worked very hard on DWTS and had simply gorgeous lines. She really was my favorite so I am happy for her.
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3617
Posted: 12/1/25 at 10:02am
Jordan Catalano said: "I’d just like to thank Barry and Fran for saving me from spending money on their show for the foreseeable future."
I'm going to try and see it again when Hurder returns. The quartet of Hurder/Baldwin/Mutu/Newell seems to go. Maybe I'll luck out and get Max Clayton or James T. Lane as Billy.
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.
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3616
Posted: 12/1/25 at 9:43am
I’d just like to thank Barry and Fran for saving me from spending money on their show for the foreseeable future.
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3615
Posted: 12/1/25 at 9:29am
EDSOSLO858 said: ""The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" cast member Whitney Leavitt joins as Roxie Hart from February 2 - March 15."
No thanks.
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.
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3614
Posted: 12/1/25 at 9:14am
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" cast member Whitney Leavitt joins as Roxie Hart from February 2 - March 15.
- You'll be back! Emus can't help people customize and save hundreds on car insurance with Liberty Mutual. You're just a flightless bird!
- No. He's a dreamer, Frank.
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3613
Posted: 11/30/25 at 5:25pm
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRpeIpHDQk4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Marsha Bagwell (Matron Mama Morton / Mary Sunshine standby) talks about the first time she went on as Matron Mama Morton in the 1975 production of Chicago.
"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)
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3612
Posted: 11/30/25 at 5:17pm
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRpQcHvDb_j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Marsha Bagwell and her wonderful audition story for the roles of Mary Sunshine and Matron Mama Morton in the original production of Chicago.
"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)
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3611
Posted: 11/30/25 at 5:09pm
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRsdfdhESt2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Marsha Bagwell, the original standby for Matron Mama Morton in the 1975 production of Chicago.
"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)
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3610
Posted: 11/29/25 at 10:53pm
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRqEfBrkXph/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Chita and Gwen perform "Nowadays".
"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)
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3609
Posted: 11/28/25 at 7:34pm
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRm1N0UESGG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Marsha Bagwell as "Matron Mama Morton" (1985)
"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)
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3608
Posted: 11/28/25 at 7:49am
still shocking that Chicago was, once again, the only Broadway show playing last night, and they once again had a sellout.
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.
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3607
Posted: 11/27/25 at 7:37am
I think this trio of Hurder, Baldwin and Newell is going to finally get me back to see Chicago after 20 years. My one complaint is I really hate most of the period wigs they use in the show now. I thought part of what made this revival so cool when it opened was the sleek and modern hairstyles. I don't understand why the entire production looks modern except for the hair now.
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3606
Posted: 11/26/25 at 2:45pm
ColorTheHours048 said: "Robyn Hurder and Kate Baldwin on stage together sounds like heaven, to be honest."
Hurder's Velma is fantastic. Top 3 in my book along with Deidre Goodwin and Leigh Zimmerman.
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.
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3605
Posted: 11/26/25 at 2:19pm
ColorTheHours048: Robyn Hurder and Kate Baldwin on stage together sounds like heaven, to be honest.
This. I completely agree. I will be going back to see them together in January.
Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3604
Posted: 11/26/25 at 11:34am
Robyn Hurder and Kate Baldwin on stage together sounds like heaven, to be honest.
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