Broadway's CHICAGO Gets a New Velma Kelly...

[ljay889]

Posted: 12/2/05 at 7:36pm

If anyone's interested.

http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=522209

She is a South African actress coming straight from the London company of Chicago. She will be playing opposite Robin Givens.

Another blonde Velma, which excites me!
Updated On: 12/2/05 at 07:36 PM

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 12/3/05 at 8:00am

So, this is Luba's last weekend as Velma? Sad...I really liked her in the part.

[Horton]

Posted: 12/3/05 at 8:13am

yes, now brenda braxton will be in the role i am seeing it next weekend and will post a review

[Menken Fan]

Posted: 12/3/05 at 9:19am

I saw Brenda Braxton in Chicago, here in Chicago, last night. She was fantastic! I might have to see her in NYC next time I visit.

[ljay889]

Posted: 12/3/05 at 11:40am

I'm sad Luba is leaving also.

I've seen Braxton twice, and she is fabulous.

I've also heard this Amra is a great Velma.

[JACXR71]

Posted: 12/3/05 at 12:00pm

Yay for South Africans! I've actually heard really good things about her.

Updated On: 12/3/05 at 12:00 PM

[adamgreer]

Posted: 12/3/05 at 2:41pm

At least it will be something new and interesting and not "Brenda Braxton again." I'm glad the Weissler's are expanding their horizons a little. Nothing against Charlotte D'Amboise and Brenda Braxton, but that gets a little boring...

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 12/3/05 at 2:47pm

Who was the French Velma? She was in right before Luba took over? She was fab in the part.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 12/3/05 at 3:55pm

Are you talking about Pia Douwes?

[ljay889]

Posted: 12/3/05 at 3:57pm

I believe he is talking about Terra MacLeod.

She was great.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 12/3/05 at 3:57pm

I'll check my Playbill when I get home. Whoever was Velma in January of this year. I know she was French, but I can't recall her name.

[ruthiefan_felix]

Posted: 12/3/05 at 7:50pm

The French Velma is Terra. And Amra is sexy and great! Her Velma is top-notch. She's got this new blonde short wig which is the same as her promos which is SO sexy and fierce onstage! You guys'll LOVE her!

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 12/3/05 at 10:09pm

I am excited that they are bringing new people to Chicago. I mean, Charlotte is probably the best Roxie of the revival but I think it's even insulting for her that whenever they can't find a star, they put her in the role. I don't know, well, at least she's an employed actress. Yay, for new Velmas and Roxies.