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[fashionguru_23]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2475

Posted: 3/17/22 at 6:18pm

Brendra Braxton announced she is back in Chicago as Mama Morton

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2476

Posted: 3/17/22 at 6:20pm

I only started traveling to NYC in 2006.  At the time, I didn't give "Chicago" much of a thought.  The same thing with "Phantom" (which was one of the shows I had planned on seeing in June 2020...sigh.)  Next time I travel to NYC, I want to see "Phantom", "Moulin Rouge", "Company" (if Patti is still in it) and "Chicago".  If the Weisslers cannot cultivate one or two new Velmas, then perhaps it's time to bring in an overseas Velma? 

"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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2477

Posted: 3/17/22 at 7:50pm

Brenda Braxton just announced on Facebook that she's joining the company of "Chicago" as Matron Mama Morton!   What I'm not sure is when she begins.  Hayley Swindal is scheduled to be Mama until the 20th of March.  Still, it's fantastic news!

"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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2478

Posted: 3/18/22 at 10:56am

Is it possible that Lana Gordon will be the next Velma beginning April 11th?  The reason is that her run as Persephone in "Hadestown" will end April 4th (as Jewelle Blackman will begin her run as Persephone starting April 5th).  Lana Gordon is an awesome Velma.  I've seen her in the role several times on the Cellblock Tour, over the years.  She would be a tremendous mentor to incoming Roxie...Pamela Anderson.  

"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)

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2479

Posted: 3/18/22 at 11:26am

If I was a betting man, I'd bet on Lana returning to Chicago- I know nothing about that possibility, but judging by the information we do have, it seems more likely than not. 

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2480

Posted: 3/18/22 at 11:45am

Lana is an amazing Velma. She'd be a great pair with Pam Anderson. That would get me back to see the show.

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2481

Posted: 3/18/22 at 4:19pm

everythingtaboo said: "The show website shows BRENDA BRAXTON as Mama Morton!

Is this actually happening? That site definitely isn't always accurate timing-wise. If it's true, WOW! She was one of my favorite Velmas."   https://chicagothemusical.com/cast/   This shows Haley Swindal as Mama.  

 

"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)

Updated On: 3/18/22 at 04:19 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2482

Posted: 3/18/22 at 5:26pm

The cast of "Chicago" shares a musical tribute to John Kander on his 95th birthday!   https://fb.watch/bQIyr_Zrn7/

"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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2483

Posted: 3/22/22 at 11:52pm

This is from Brenda Braxton's Facebook page:  "Seeing #chicagothemusical for the last time before my #mammamorton debut on Thursday!! This cast and orchestra are on Thank you everyone for my put in today. David Hyslop, David Bushman and Rob Bowman… YOU ROCK!!

"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)

[MemorableUserName]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2484

Posted: 3/23/22 at 12:44pm

I've never seen Chicago. In terms of seating, is House Left or House Right better for this show?

Updated On: 3/23/22 at 12:44 PM

[Nolan LuPone]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2485

Posted: 3/23/22 at 1:55pm

MemorableUserName said: "I've never seen Chicago. In terms of seating, is House Left or House Right better for this show?"

I would recommend house right, HOWEVER: Don't sit in the furthest 5 seats to either side of the house. Viewing will be restricted there.

[MemorableUserName]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2486

Posted: 3/23/22 at 2:09pm

Nolan LuPone said:
I would recommend house right, HOWEVER: Don't sit in the furthest 5 seats to either side of the house. Viewing will be restricted there."

Thank you!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2487

Posted: 3/23/22 at 7:01pm

Brenda Braxton's run as Matron Mama Morton is from March 24th --- June 5th (2022).  

"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)

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2488

Posted: 3/25/22 at 2:08pm

Booked my first row ticket for 4/26. Yes I've seen the show 5-7 dozen times, and I risk missing Pam if her attendance falters, but honestly, Brenda back as Mama and potentially Lara back as Velma is worth the price of the ticket. 

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2489

Posted: 3/25/22 at 4:48pm

If Lana is Velma w/Anderson as Roxie, I'm willing to try their rush/lotto to see the show again.

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.

[JBradshaw]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2490

Posted: 3/31/22 at 12:15am

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8wE3bLUtZrc

Marilu come back you were prefection

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2491

Posted: 3/31/22 at 6:58am

She is wonderful indeed.  https://youtu.be/8wE3bLUtZrc

"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)

[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2492

Posted: 3/31/22 at 7:08am

JBradshaw said: "https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8wE3bLUtZrc

Marilu come back you were prefection "

You ARE aware she did CHICAGO in 1997: 25 years ago!  She replaced Ann Reinking.  Marilu is 70 now.  That video you’re watching is a 45 year old Marilu.  

Updated On: 3/31/22 at 07:08 AM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2493

Posted: 4/1/22 at 7:59pm

https://www.playbill.com/article/kinky-boots-j-harrison-ghee-returns-as-velma-kelly-in-the-munys-chicago-opposite-sarah-bowden-as-roxie-hart?fbclid=IwAR2P2n3BgyRW0h7h2yRtCNxaYM6jbFGb-2sYqkIK8AA4RB7FCqSPujUVtKs

"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)

[n2nbaby]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2494

Posted: 4/1/22 at 10:11pm

Are we ever going to know who Velma and Billy are starting next week? lol

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2495

Posted: 4/5/22 at 6:03pm

from Brenda Braxton's Facebook page:   "First CHICAGO rehearsal today with my Leading Ladies Pamela Anderson and Lana Gordon.
THIS WILL BE EPIC

"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)

[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2496

Posted: 4/5/22 at 6:10pm

Getting my tickets at the box office shortly.  Those crazy online service fees.  Yikes.  I’ll just go to the box office before seeing BIRTHDAY CANDLES tonight.  Excited to see Pamela in a few weeks.  Going at the end of the month so she’s had at least 2 weeks under her belt.  

[WldKingdomHM]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2497

Posted: 4/5/22 at 6:13pm

I have front row for April 28th, and I couldn't be anymore excited right now. Lana is magical 

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2498

Posted: 4/5/22 at 6:33pm

Happy it's Lana. Still no word on who will be Anderson's Billy. Also hoping there's some rehearsal clips released.

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.

[ljay889]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2499

Posted: 4/6/22 at 10:23am

Wow, Pam has a good cast. Braxton as Mama is pretty exciting. 
 

https://https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Lana-Gordon-Ryan-Silverman-and-Brenda-Braxton-Will-Return-to-CHICAGO-20220406