Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 102
Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#2525Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/4/22 at 2:07pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "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."
That's the same amount of weeks Bianca got for her Broadway debut. If she does well, she'll be back.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#2526Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/4/22 at 6:23pm
It's official. Emma Pittman shared the good news on her Instagram. Also, i hope Lana Gordon can continue on as Velma Kelly during Emma's run as Roxie. https://www.instagram.com/stories/emmapittmanofficial/2830763872948254057/
"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: 5/4/22 at 06:23 PM
#2527Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/4/22 at 6:41pm
It could be a two week trial. If she does well, I do wonder if she'll do the tour this Fall? Maybe Chicago has another name coming in for the Summer?
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.
#2528Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/6/22 at 10:06am
Jennifer Holliday will join the Broadway cast as Matron “Mama” Morton!
June 9 - July 31
Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
#2529Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/7/22 at 3:09am
I know I’m disliked here but I’d love Bebe to come back as Billie Flynn
#2530Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/7/22 at 9:22am
I posted this one the SELL board, but I am selling 1 ticket for Thursday, May 12 at 7PM. Orchestra row B seat 4. Paid almost $100 including fees, but will accept $75. I double booked with A STRANGE LOOP thinking I could go on Telecharge and press that nifty little refund button only to find out that CHICAGO doesn't have that option... reached out to Telecharge and they are refusing to refund me.
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#2531Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/7/22 at 11:53am
JBradshaw said: "I know I’m disliked here but I’d love Bebe to come back as Billie Flynn"
You're disliked? I will say that you are very knowledgeable about the show.
"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)
inception
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
#2532Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/7/22 at 12:59pm
So will this likely be all they do for summer in the way of bringing in a "name" for the show? I'm traveling to NYC late July. The hype around Pamela Anderson had me considering this as a Monday night option, but without a star Roxie I'll probably choose something else.
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Updated On: 5/7/22 at 12:59 PM
#2533Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/7/22 at 3:20pm
I saw Pamela last night and I thought she brought a fresh energy to the role and I thought that Lana really served as a great support to her. They both worked so well together! I also really enjoyed Silverman. I’ve seen this show at least 8 times with seasoned professionals and stunt casting. I can say that I’ve never thought anyone in the ensemble was walking through anything, because to do so would mean they all would have to agree to it, the nature of the choreography and the precision required do not allow for this to happen, difference in energy levels, maybe, but I’ve never seen anyone sleep walk through this show. Back to Pam, the mined the comedy in the role and found a lot of things others had not, her dancing perhaps surprised me the most, she kept up with Lana. Her vocals were the weakest link, but I thought she did better with the duets and was less successful with her solos and was more comfortable when singing with others- however, her Roxie number really worked for me. I think Chicago continues to be a wow of a show- it’s simple, the score is great, the story is timeless, and it’s still sexy as hell!
#2534Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/11/22 at 10:30pm
Jeff Gorti is on as Billy Flynn on Sunday, May 15th for both the 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. shows.
"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)
#2535Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/12/22 at 2:28pm
Phillytheatreguy10 said: "I’ve seen this show at least 8 times with seasoned professionals and stunt casting. I can say that I’ve never thought anyone in the ensemble was walking through anything, because to do so would mean they all would have to agree to it, the nature of the choreography and the precision required do not allow for this to happen, difference in energy levels, maybe, but I’ve never seen anyone sleep walk through this show."
I can tell you I've seen the show somewhere between 70-80 times over the years, and while it's very few and very far between, I've definitely seen a couple of real clunkers, energy and precision-wise. All in all, not a bad percentage! Those times, I will chalk it up to some very dead audience. I remember one particular Sunday matinee with a half-full audience, they were clearly just doing the show to entertain themselves.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#2536Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/14/22 at 7:44am
I am beyond thrilled that "Chicago" is making a return to Austin from November 1-5, 2022 at our Bass Concert Hall. The last time the show was in town was November 2013!
"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)
inception
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
#2537Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/22 at 3:28pm
When might they be expected to announce who is playing Roxie after Emma Pittman?
I see a new discount code is on BroadwayBox good through September 4: CHBBX22
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#2538Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/31/22 at 2:01pm
https://fb.watch/dm4fQnKUrc/ A tiny clip of Emma Pittman rehearsing.
"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)
#2539Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/31/22 at 3:45pm
Emma looks like she's doing great! Hopefully she can keep the momentum going a bit, the very aura of Pam is a tough act to follow.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2540Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/31/22 at 3:51pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "https://fb.watch/dm4fQnKUrc/ A tiny clip of Emma Pittman rehearsing."
Horrible. She’d a lifeless robot all sharp and technical in her dancing. Zero personality in her dancing, which is NOT Bob Fosse’s choreography. If you look at footage of Chita and Gwen dancing the original “Hot Honey Rag”, they’re loose, carefree and sloppy - sheer Bob Fosse. His process was to rehearse endlessly so the choreography became second nature. Then he wanted it danced as you felt it - sloppy, loose, and natural looking. He wanted to see the dancing NOT the choreography. Emma is sharp and technical you can see the choreography. THAT is not Bob Fosse’s work. These folks teaching this new generation of technical dancers Bob Fosse’s work are doing it horribly. Sadly, the Verdon Fosse Legacy has also lost its grip.
#2541Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/31/22 at 4:05pm
BrodyFosse123, while I agree with you on a lot of that, shouldn't we wait to see how she is on stage first? I mean, she's still in rehearsal, so in that phase you discuss, and we're not even sure who will be her Velma, to see what their chemistry will be.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#2542Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/31/22 at 4:40pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "Patti LuPone FANatic said: "https://fb.watch/dm4fQnKUrc/ A tiny clip of Emma Pittman rehearsing."
Horrible. She’d a lifeless robot all sharp and technical in her dancing. Zero personality in her dancing, which is NOT Bob Fosse’s choreography. If you look at footage of Chita and Gwen dancing the original “Hot Honey Rag”, they’re loose, carefree and sloppy - sheer Bob Fosse. His process was to rehearse endlessly so the choreography became second nature. Then he wanted it danced as you felt it - sloppy, loose, and natural looking. He wanted to see the dancing NOT the choreography. Emma is sharp and technical you can see the choreography. THAT is not Bob Fosse’s work. These folks teaching this new generation of technical dancers Bob Fosse’s work are doing it horribly. Sadly, the Verdon Fosse Legacy has also lost its grip." Seriously? All that from a 36 second clip?? You can't make a comparison with Chita and Gwen. This is a r-e-h-e-a-r-s-a-l.
"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
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2543Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/31/22 at 4:47pm
Her dance core is technical. She’s been trained that way. She’s a fantastic dancer. I’m not taking that away from her. But she isn’t executing Bob Fosse’s subtext intentions. Look at Liza. Look at Gwen. Look at Chita. Look at Ann Reinking. Look at Ben Vereen. They dance very loose and natural - not sharp and technical when they do Bob Fosse’s choreography. Emma is a fantastic dancer. Just not a Fosse dancer.
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2544Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/31/22 at 4:51pm
Here is Chita and Gwen. You’ll see they’re not in sync and they’re sloppy and messy. THIS is Bob Fosse! He loved personalities not technical dancers. They are NOT hard, sharp, and technical. This new generation of dancers are robotic.
#2545Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/1/22 at 10:03pm
I'm inclined to think that Lana Gordon will be Emma Pittman's Velma. After all, it seems that Lana will mentor Emma during the rehearsal process. It wouldn't make sense to make a Velma change.
"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)
#2546Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/1/22 at 10:05pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I'm inclined to think that Lana Gordon will be Emma Pittman's Velma. After all, it seems that Lana will mentor Emma during the rehearsal process. It wouldn't make sense to make a Velma change."
She recently made a TikTok saying she had a rehearsal with Holliday, so I think that’s safe to assume.
#2547Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/6/22 at 8:46pm
Anyone seeing Emma tonight?
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.
#2548Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/7/22 at 7:14pm
Emma Pittman’s first “Roxie,” in its entirety:
https://twitter.com/playbill/status/1534252620671492097
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