#1
Posted: 5/11/04 at 11:13pm
Just returned from this evening's performance of Chicago. My reaction to the current stae of the Broadway companny is mixed indeed.
First of all, for those who think EVERY audience at EVERY show at EVERY performance give a standing ovation, rest ssured tha at tonight's curtain call, no a SINGLE person in the Ambassador Theatre stood.
I LIKE the staging of the show.. I have always maintained that. I feel that goood use of the space is employed, but nothing sticks out in my head except for the striplights in the courtroom.. and the lighting in general.
As far as the cast goes Pia Douwes was a sericable Velmaa. Her accent sllipped in andout and she was a fine dancer with astrong voice, but I felt like she warbbled every note she sang like a second rate Joannne Worley.
Charlotte D'Amboise was a great Roxie and I enjoyed her very much. Her interaction with the two VERY cute, and nelly as can be, boys in the first row on house right was great. (I was seated in the third row in the center orchestra, just off of the house right aisle.)
Tom Wopat sure can singe, but he flubbed severall lines tonight and I felt lik he was lacking any sense of warmth.. by that I mean tha2 there wasn't anything about him that said "Hey, watch ME".
Roz Ryan was a wonderfully Jazzy Mamma Mortonand did not disappoint in the least. She was a definate highlight of the show.
D. Sabella was a good MMary Sunshine as well.
In the ensemble, there were a few standouts for me. They are ::
The fabulous and voluptuous Roxanne Carrasco who displayed wonderful dancing ability and a POWERFUL voice in Cell Block Tango.
Jennifer West as Hunyack was great as well. Her and I locked eyes on more than one occasion during several numbers. I LOVE when that happens... one of the joys of live theatre. I also shared extensive eye contact with Ms. Ryan during curtain call.
Denis Jones was a treat to see too... very talented, very nice to look at, and he was REALLY jamming during the entr'acte.
Greg Reuter shone as well annd was very nice fater the show. he was the one person I was able too meet afterward.
SIDE NOTE :: Before the show I had a GREAT dinner at an upscale restaraunt on 49th (same street as the Ambassador) between 8th and 9th. it iis on the south side oof the street and has the cow's head etched onto the glass doors and brass name plate outside..... uh.. I wish recalled the name... but look for it when you are in the area.No doubt pricey, bbut oh so good... and the chocolate mouse I had for dessert was SOOOOO rich
First of all, for those who think EVERY audience at EVERY show at EVERY performance give a standing ovation, rest ssured tha at tonight's curtain call, no a SINGLE person in the Ambassador Theatre stood.
I LIKE the staging of the show.. I have always maintained that. I feel that goood use of the space is employed, but nothing sticks out in my head except for the striplights in the courtroom.. and the lighting in general.
As far as the cast goes Pia Douwes was a sericable Velmaa. Her accent sllipped in andout and she was a fine dancer with astrong voice, but I felt like she warbbled every note she sang like a second rate Joannne Worley.
Charlotte D'Amboise was a great Roxie and I enjoyed her very much. Her interaction with the two VERY cute, and nelly as can be, boys in the first row on house right was great. (I was seated in the third row in the center orchestra, just off of the house right aisle.)
Tom Wopat sure can singe, but he flubbed severall lines tonight and I felt lik he was lacking any sense of warmth.. by that I mean tha2 there wasn't anything about him that said "Hey, watch ME".
Roz Ryan was a wonderfully Jazzy Mamma Mortonand did not disappoint in the least. She was a definate highlight of the show.
D. Sabella was a good MMary Sunshine as well.
In the ensemble, there were a few standouts for me. They are ::
The fabulous and voluptuous Roxanne Carrasco who displayed wonderful dancing ability and a POWERFUL voice in Cell Block Tango.
Jennifer West as Hunyack was great as well. Her and I locked eyes on more than one occasion during several numbers. I LOVE when that happens... one of the joys of live theatre. I also shared extensive eye contact with Ms. Ryan during curtain call.
Denis Jones was a treat to see too... very talented, very nice to look at, and he was REALLY jamming during the entr'acte.
Greg Reuter shone as well annd was very nice fater the show. he was the one person I was able too meet afterward.
SIDE NOTE :: Before the show I had a GREAT dinner at an upscale restaraunt on 49th (same street as the Ambassador) between 8th and 9th. it iis on the south side oof the street and has the cow's head etched onto the glass doors and brass name plate outside..... uh.. I wish recalled the name... but look for it when you are in the area.No doubt pricey, bbut oh so good... and the chocolate mouse I had for dessert was SOOOOO rich
That's like.. THE only thing I don't have, aside from the TV promotional thing she did for ACL in Germany.
