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#2501

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/6/22 at 11:23am

April 26th can't get here fast enough! I was hoping it would be Lana joining Brenda and Pam, and now I'm really excited for Ryan Silverman, who I didn't get to catch his previous time(s) in the show.

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#2502

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/6/22 at 11:24am

i hope pam 'razzle dazzles' us - i certainly am rooting for her.

i am also excited to see miss brenda braxton - i am a fan from 'way back'.

i purchased my tickets @ the ambassador box office.

i wanted to avoid those exorbitant online service fees as well.

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#2503

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/6/22 at 11:41am

Ryan Silverman is dreamy. Loved him in CSC's Passion.

#2504

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/6/22 at 11:54am

I love Lana's Velma. I'll wait to hear reports about Anderson before looking to go, but I might get to squeeze this in late April.

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.

#2505

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/6/22 at 12:13pm

A little advice on getting box office tickets for this or any other show - do your searching on Tele-Charge first. Saves you tons of time and when you get to the box office you just tell them the date and location and seat number. They’ll love you for this. Just be sure to look again prior to heading to the theatre box office just to make sure those seats you are interested in are still available.

#2506

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/10/22 at 2:57pm

https://youtu.be/XEouiCkifr0 Here is an example of Ryan Silverman's impressive vocal talents. He sings "If I Can't Love Her" from "Beauty and the Beast".

"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: 4/10/22 at 02:57 PM

#2507

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/11/22 at 12:27pm

Anyone going tomorrow night?

#2508

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/11/22 at 10:16pm

ACL2006 said: "Anyone going tomorrow night?"

I am! I have tickets but I'm rushing as well in case those seats are better (some friends are taking whichever seats I don't want). I am so so so curious and excited!

#2509

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/16/22 at 11:25am

Celina Nightengale is on as Matron Mama Morton for both shows today (2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.).

#2510

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/19/22 at 1:36am

To anyone who has seen the show recently....

I've watched a couple of curtain call video clips of the show recently... Velma and Roxie don't descend the Velmavator at the end of the show, is this a new change? I know there's no outlet at the Ambassador, like there was at the Shubert, but I'm wondering why this is the new exit for Velma and Roxie? They seem to just walk down the entrance steps, leading up to the top of the Velmavator, instead...

#2511

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/19/22 at 2:35am

They went down the Velmavator when the revival resumed a few months ago:

#2512

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/19/22 at 3:09am

No Velmavator exit here....

Updated On: 4/19/22 at 03:09 AM

#2513

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/19/22 at 3:53am

Yes, we are aware Pamela isn’t going down the Velmavator. You clearly pointed that out also, hence why I posted that video of Ana and Bianca to answer your question if it was an Ambassador Theatre situation. My posted video clearly answers your inquiry: yes, the Velmavator does exist at the Ambassador Theatre. Maybe Pamela is scared of it? Who knows? It’s not being used at the end of the curtain call during her run.

#2514

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Posted: 4/19/22 at 10:45pm

It is interesting that some stage dooring is happening. I thought that was verboten.

#2515

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/19/22 at 11:58pm

Pamela may be a little claustrophobic. The Velmavator is essentially just a cramped box that the leading ladies are stuck inside until the playout ends.

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#2516

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/20/22 at 6:07am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "It is interesting that some stage dooring is happening. I thought that was verboten."

There has been light stage dooring at several shows over the past few months. I only know this from seeing it post-performance at the theater, or by walking past others on my way to the train. It’s not the pre-Covid crowds, but definitely has been happening.

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#2517

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 4/20/22 at 7:24pm

Terra C (former Velma Kelly) is playing the role of Fraulein Kost (and understudying the role of Fraulein Schneider) in the Goodspeed production of "Cabaret".

#2518

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 5/4/22 at 10:07am

Emma Pittman will be making her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart for a strictly limited engagement!

June 6-19 ONLY

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#2519

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 5/4/22 at 10:34am

Was it always the plan to have the winner in the show for only two weeks? If not, that’s absolutely insane. To make that girl go through a grueling audition process, have it filmed for the world to see, have her debut delayed by a pandemic, then only give her TWO WEEKS??!? Ridiculous. I hope it’s only limited because Emma has a bigger role coming up soon. Best of luck to her.

#2520

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 5/4/22 at 11:18am

It’s safe to assume they finally were able to negotiate a suitable replacement for Roxie after Pamela’s enormously successful run and they’re having Emma finally get her due while the new Roxie is rehearsed, etc. Emma hasn’t had a gig since winning that whatever competition show this thing was so it’s also safe to assume her 2 week run isn’t due to other commitments. Hahaha.

#2521

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 5/4/22 at 11:22am

Oh Emma's finally happening? Let's be honest, two years and not that much initial buzz later, I'm sure this is a contractual obligation more than anything, I can only expect there's a bigger star coming in this summer.

I'd be happy to see her, but it'll hardly be a big event anymore. I can only hope it leads to bigger and better!

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

#2522

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 5/4/22 at 11:33am

June 6th - 19th? That's kinda sad. At least try to look like you care about her.

#2523

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 5/4/22 at 11:35am

EDSOSLO858 said: "Emma Pittman will be making her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart for a strictly limited engagement!

June 6-19 ONLY"

Why only two weeks? Maybe they're prepping her to go out on the tour this Fall?

#2524

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 5/4/22 at 12:19pm

I have a feeling the producers are using this as a test run to see whether she can sustain eight shows a week and if he's dependable. I imagine, if she is, she'll be added to the list of actors who return to the Broadway and touring company inbetween celebrities.

TBH I think she's very talented and a great fit for the role. I'd rather see her than a reality tv star any day.

#2525

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 5/4/22 at 2:01pm

First of all, Emma Pittman's run hasn't been verified officially. If it turns out to be true, that is a ridiculously short run for Pittman. Only two weeks for her Broadway debut? I know the Weisslers are very careful with their $$, but 2 weeks is insulting.

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