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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#2500Chicago 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.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#2501Chicago 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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JasonC3
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/21
#2502Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/6/22 at 11:41am
Ryan Silverman is dreamy. Loved him in CSC's Passion.
#2503Chicago 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.
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2504Chicago 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.
#2505Chicago 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
#2506Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/11/22 at 12:27pm
Anyone going tomorrow night?
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.
hayden6
Swing Joined: 8/2/19
#2507Chicago 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!
#2508Chicago 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.).
"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)
Templeton33
Swing Joined: 5/9/11
#2509Chicago 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...
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2510Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/19/22 at 2:35am
They went down the Velmavator when the revival resumed a few months ago:
Templeton33
Swing Joined: 5/9/11
#2511Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/19/22 at 3:09am
No Velmavator exit here....
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2512Chicago 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.
#2513Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/19/22 at 10:45pm
It is interesting that some stage dooring is happening. I thought that was verboten.
"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)
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#2514Chicago 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.
"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel
#2515Chicago 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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#2516Chicago 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".
"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)
#2517Chicago 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
Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
seaweedjstubbs
Broadway Star Joined: 3/21/07
#2518Chicago 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.
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2519Chicago 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. 
#2520Chicago 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
BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
#2521Chicago 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.
#2522Chicago 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?
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.
#2523Chicago 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.
#2524Chicago 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.
"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)
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