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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#2700Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/9/22 at 7:54pm
ACL, do you know how long Angel Reda is with the show, temporarily?
"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)
#2701Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/9/22 at 8:07pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "ACL, do you know how long Angel Reda is with the show, temporarily?"
Probably just through this Sunday. I'd assume Rachel is back on Monday.
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.
#2702Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/9/22 at 10:39pm
I think they’d be wise to have Angel Reda jump up to a Velma- she’s captivating on stage, you can’t take your eyes off of her!
#2703Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/10/22 at 8:26am
Phillytheatreguy10 said: "I think they’d be wise to have Angel Reda jump up to a Velma- she’s captivating on stage, you can’t take your eyes off of her!"
Reda's never covered Velma, just Roxie.
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.
#2704Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/11/22 at 6:43am
This time last year, I received this very nice birthday video from Ryan Lowe and the cast, crew, staff of "Chicago". I'm one year older at 61. https://youtu.be/H6U8CGv7n_E
"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)
#2705Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/11/22 at 1:22pm
angel actually did cover Velma and Mama as well.
from the recent video of the recent curtain call so amra’s now wearing the Caroline O’Conner Velma style costume with sleeves?
ACL2006 said: "Phillytheatreguy10 said: "I think they’d be wise to have Angel Reda jump up to a Velma- she’s captivating on stage, you can’t take your eyes off of her!"
Reda's never covered Velma, just Roxie."
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#2706Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/11/22 at 4:16pm
I absolutely detest the Velma sleeves (and for that matter Angel’s new costume)
Angel could be an excellent Velma given the chance.
"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
#2707Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/11/22 at 4:30pm
I just really want some fresh faces in the roles of Velma, Roxie and Billy.
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.
#2708Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/12/22 at 9:00pm
when I first saw Caroline as Velma she came up and I leaned to my friend and said “hate the gloves and wig”
lindsay Lohan as Roxie! Why not?
jonartdesigns said: "I absolutely detest the Velma sleeves (and for that matter Angel’s new costume)
Angel could be an excellent Velma given the chance."
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2709Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/12/22 at 9:09pm
jonartdesigns said: "I absolutely detest the Velma sleeves (and for that matter Angel’s new costume)."
#2710Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/13/22 at 7:11am
Maybe if the producers start casting younger actresses for the two lead roles....
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.
#2711Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/13/22 at 6:56pm
ACL2006 said: "Maybe if the producers start casting younger actresses for the two lead roles...."
Although Roxie's "I'm older than I ever intended to be" suggests a woman not so young, and it would be odd to have a considerably younger Velma.
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#2712Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/14/22 at 11:12am
joevitus said: "ACL2006 said: "Maybe if the producers start casting younger actresses for the two lead roles...."
Although Roxie's "I'm older than I ever intended to be" suggests a woman not so young, and it would be odd to have a considerably younger Velma."
Nothing in the text suggests that Velma can’t be younger. If anything it would strengthen Roxie’s jealousy.
"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
#2713Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/17/22 at 5:44pm
Jennifer Fouche is returning as Matron Mama Morton for a spell.
"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)
#2714Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/17/22 at 6:36pm
She's playing Mama on the following dates: Nov. 21-27, Dec. 16-18 and Jan. 2-15th.
"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)
#2715Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/17/22 at 6:39pm
I wonder if they would ever consider bringing Pamela Anderson back. She was simply phenomenal in the role.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#2716Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/21/22 at 8:15am
I am trying to find out who will be Velma Kelly this evening. It seems that AFW ended her run last night.
"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)
#2717Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/21/22 at 8:53am
Anyone catch Isaac Mizrahi in the show? I saw some photos of him in it and his costume is very different.
#2718Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/21/22 at 9:29am
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I am trying to find out who will be Velma Kelly this evening. It seems that AFW ended her run last night."
You might get one of the u/s. Christine was on last night. Lana Gordon last the Hadestown tour on Saturday, so she might join the show again soon.
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.
#2719Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/21/22 at 11:26am
Correction, you should get Lana tonight assuming she got back into NYC today.
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.
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#2720Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/21/22 at 4:15pm
Based off Jessica Ernest’s Instagram post, it appears that Amra has officially retired from playing Velma.
"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
#2721Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/21/22 at 4:39pm
jonartdesigns said: "Based off Jessica Ernest’s Instagram post, it appears that Amra has officially retired from playing Velma."
Let's hope so.
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.
#2722Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/21/22 at 4:43pm
jonartdesigns said: "Based off Jessica Ernest’s Instagram post, it appears that Amra has officially retired from playing Velma."
Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
#2723Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/21/22 at 5:01pm
jonartdesigns said: "Based off Jessica Ernest’s Instagram post, it appears that Amra has officially retired from playing Velma."
Let's pray this is true.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#2724Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/22/22 at 10:08am
"RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 5 winner Jinkx Monsoon will become the first drag artist to play Matron "Mama" Morton on Broadway. They will be in the show from January 16 thru March 12.
Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
Updated On: 11/22/22 at 10:08 AM
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