Chicago Search For Roxie..

The good news is, the bar is set SO low by people like Christie Brinkley and Lisa Rinna that I'm sure they'll be able to find someone who's at least passably good in the role. Enough women around this country have played Roxie in regional/stock theatres and at school. And it's probably only going to be a 2-4 week run at little more than minimum salary.

I hate these gimmicks, but remember we got Laura Osnes out of one of these gimmicks...so there's hope. And there are certainly worse shows/roles that could be doing this.

magictodo123 said: "https://chicagothemusical.com/roxiecasting/



Anyone else see this? Thoughts? It reminds me of The Search For Elle Woods."

Totally. There's also the Grease one and all the shows from the UK. There are worse ideas for replacement casting Chicago. If they do the series right, it's a way to cast an unknown that people might still be motivated to go see.

I did think it was hilarious how the comments for the video announcement are full of 15 and 16 year olds complaining about the age requirement.

Tagline: "The people who once cast Jerry Springer as a leading Broadway musical actor now want to discover YOU!!"

Wick3 said: "Do you think they'll also have a search for Velma?"

Velma's the more technically-difficult role. Roxie might have slightly more material, but it's easier to pull off. The Weisslers have rarely stunt-cast Velma (and Velma's typically a little older than Roxie). I don't think they need the gimmick for two different roles –– this press stunt is not going to increase interest or box office in any significant way.

Has New York just run out of women to play Roxie?

I think the producers want to find an unknown person to fill the shoes of Roxie Hart. It's always a good idea to give former Roxies an opportunity at the role (Paige Davis and Amy Spanger come to mind). Plus, the publicity derived from the selection process is always a good thing for the show.

I love this and am curious to see what kind of talent shows up.

Especially in the tv/film world, but also in theatre (even though a little less bad) casting directors are so extremely arrogant and have tunnel vision and even preferred agents they only want to work with, that often the best talent is completely ignored.

This is a great chance for that talent (unless it's just a marketing stunt and the 3 finalists will be people they already know).

Well, maybe we'll be able to see Countess Luann's audition tape - I'm sure Roxie is the role she was eyeing all along.

BrodyFosse123 said: "She's involved doing other projects, most notably with her husband Terrence McMann, but she still dances and performs. "

Who? Pretty sure you mean Terrence MANN. Perhaps a mash up brainfart with Terrence McNally?

Hot Honey Rag Audition Breakdown with "Chicago" Dance Captain David Bushman and "Roxie" understudy Jessica Ernest.

Dollypop said: "No one's considered Loretta Swit?"

I read recently in an article with the Weisslers that Loretta Swit is the only celebrity that has refused their offers. They’ve been asking her since the revival started in 1996 and she declines every year.