CHICAGO Cast Changes — Page 2

Who is yours?

---

Bianca is the only one I've seen, apart from Renee, and she was damn good indeed.

Brenda Braxton is the best Velma. So much better than Ann Reinking or Bbeb Neuwirth.

I am not sure if you are referring to Kevin Richardson as Billy Flynn or not, but I saw him in it and he was incredible. Critics said he was the best Billy ever, which I believe. I too, was annoyed with people who could not hold in their enthusiasm, but it did not break his concentration at all. The theatre is not a place to hold conversations. I had front row Sunday afternoon, and an older gentleman kept talking to his wife a couple of seats over as well as a conversation behind me. That is sooo disturbing. I finally leaned around my husband and glared at the man, who then told his wife he needed to stop talking. Sidenote, it was not Mr. Richardson's fault that the audience lacked etiquette. A fellow cast member of his told me that he was top notch and a true professional.
I really miss Rob Bartlett in the Amos role. PJ did fine, but he lacked the depth that Rob had in it.

I am anxious to hear who will be the next Billy also, but must say that Wayne Brady pulled off the singing very well.

Sorry but I was not that impressed w/ Brenda Braxton when I saw her in September on tour. She was not bad but she was not the best I've seen. My favorite Velmas have been:

Deidre Goodwin and Roxane Carrasco.

I do totally agree that Roxane would dance circles around anyone playing Velma. She was awesome!

Haha yes, yes she does.

And the note she hits at the end of All That Jazz..... well, let's just say I call it 'the wonder note' with good reason

---

So all that being said I think the 3 of us vote for Roxane to take over for Velma! She's great.

Roz was FABULOUS.

Count me in as a vote for Rox to take over as Velma. I can't talk her up enough. HELLO Mr. and Mrs. Producers, give Rox a fair shot she deserves to be Velma for a good 6 month (if not more) run.

BroadwayBaby, do I know you? You talk as if you're friends with Rox and not just a fan..... (I don't know many fans who really refer to her as Rox and not Roxane)

---

CJR, I'll be in NY on 11/27 and I'm hoping to see Chicago again. Any thoughts on the rush for that day? Is it a good idea or would getting tickets in advance be the best way to go? Thanks so much!

CJR didn't we have a fight about the rush seats and now you';re saying you havn't been in them in the new theatre? hmm