Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 109

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2700

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)

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2701

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.

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2702

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! 

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2703

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2704

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)

[JBradshaw]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2705

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]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2706

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

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2707

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.

[JBradshaw]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2708

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]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2709

Posted: 11/12/22 at 9:09pm

jonartdesigns said: "I absolutely detest the Velma sleeves (and for that matter Angel’s new costume)."

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2710

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.

[joevitus]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2711

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]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2712

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2713

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2714

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)

[bwayphreak234]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2715

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. "

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2716

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)

[FANtomFollies]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2717

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.

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2718

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.

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2719

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]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2720

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

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2721

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.

[EDSOSLO858]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2722

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."

 

"Gitchie gitchie Betsy Aidem / Squibby Squibby Squibby June."

[bwayphreak234]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2723

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. "

[EDSOSLO858]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2724

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.

"Gitchie gitchie Betsy Aidem / Squibby Squibby Squibby June."

Updated On: 11/22/22 at 10:08 AM