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#2726

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 11/22/22 at 2:07pm

jonartdesigns said: "Based off Jessica Ernest’s Instagram post, it appears that Amra has officially retired from playing Velma."

I got that impression also. I wonder if it'll actually stay that way. Because apparently there's nobody else on the planet that can play Velma...*insert sarcasm*

I'm thrilled for Jinkx! Coming off Angelica and Isaac, love that they're going full-out LGBTQ+ in their casting. Hopefully more shows will follow suit.



"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#2727

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 11/22/22 at 3:14pm

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Charlotte was amazing. She is a master of the Fosse style. You could see add her personal touches here and there to the choreography. At times, she uttered a "whoosh" sound for emphasis. I was seated front row center. At one point, she did something new. She got on her tummy on the stage, facing an audience member. Charlotte asked her her age. The girl said she was 14. Charlotte mentioned something witty about attending the show. Before the show began, I managed to get Charlotte a box of Lucky Charms...which happens to be her favorite cereal. She was ever so nice at the stage door. She must have been exhausted. It's always a delight to see her perform as Roxie.

"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: 11/22/22 at 03:14 PM

#2728

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 11/22/22 at 3:17pm

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Jennifer Fouche was amazing as Matron Mama Morton. I have seen her perform as Mama on the Cellblock Tour (Fort Worth: Feb. 2018, San Angelo, TX: May 2018 and Houston, TX: June 2019. I follow her on social media on FB. I happened to meet her older brother at the stage door. This was the first time I had seen her as Mama at the Ambassador.

"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: 11/22/22 at 03:17 PM

#2729

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 11/22/22 at 3:21pm

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
I first saw Lana as Velma Kelly in Fort Worth, TX: Feb. 2018 and later in Houston, TX: June 2019. She was amazing as Velma Kelly. The audience was supportive of her performance. She will be Velma Kelly for an extended period of time...until sometime in March 2023...more than 3 months.

"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: 11/22/22 at 03:21 PM

#2730

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 11/22/22 at 3:40pm

By the way, I almost forgot to mention Isaac Mizrahi. He was actually very impressive in his performance. I knew he could sing, but I didn't know he could sing that well. Mizrahi came across as an adorable Amos. The audience loved him.

"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)
#2731

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 11/25/22 at 4:48pm

I was looking thru the Playbill Vault and noticed some updated names in the understudy list:

For Roxie Hart: Jennifer Dunne, Angel Reda and Jessica Earnest.

For Billy Flynn: Jeff Gorti, Brian O Brien and Barrett Martin

"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)
#2732

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 11/25/22 at 5:02pm

Dunne has only covered Roxie previously when either of the Roxie covers were on vacation. So she's probably back covering it until Rachel returns.



They've had three Billy u/s since the show reopened.

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.
#2733

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/4/22 at 9:27pm

Who is playing Mama Morton and Amos Hart right now? For some reason, Telecharge is lacking that information. It's also strange that end dates aren't mentioned for Roxie, Velma and Billy Flynn.

"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)
#2734

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/5/22 at 10:57am

Evan Harrington is back as Amos & Charity is back as Mama.

Jayke Workman was brought in to cover Mary Sunshine and was on all weekend as Joseph London is on vacation.

Colt Adam Weiss is in for a few weeks to cover for Michael Scirrotto who's on vacation.

Marty Lawson has replaced longtime Chicago veteran Brian Spitulnik's as yesterday was his last show.

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.
#2735

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/5/22 at 10:57pm

charlottes done that on and off for over 10 years, sometimes she’d tell kids to cover their ears

does Charlotte still do me and my baby leaps? I always miss them


Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Charlotte was amazing. She is a master of the Fosse style. You could see add her personal touches here and there to the choreography. At times, she uttered a "whoosh" sound for emphasis. I was seated front row center. At one point, she did something new. She got on her tummy on the stage, facing an audience member. Charlotte asked her her age. The girl said she was 14. Charlotte mentioned something witty about attending the show. Before the show began, I managed to get Charlotte a box of Lucky Charms...which happens to be her favorite cereal. She was ever so nice at the stage door. She must have been exhausted. It's always a delight to see her perform as Roxie.
"

#2736

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/5/22 at 11:45pm

I don't remember if she did the leaps, but both Charlotte and Lana did the cartwheel at the end of Hot Honey Rag. Another tidbit: I gifted Charlotte a box of Lucky Charms...which is apparently her favorite cereal.

"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)
#2737

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/6/22 at 6:13am

Charlotte hasn't done the leaps in over ten years. Even Bianca doesn't do them. Can't recall the last Roxie to actually do them.

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.
#2738

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/6/22 at 11:44am

The world is filled with super talented artists. Sandra Guida who played Velma in the original production in Buenos Aires passed away a few weeks ago at age 60. She was a unique talent and revered in her country. There are some videos on YouTube of her performance. And she was incredible. One of the best..

#2739

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/6/22 at 2:53pm

Has anyone tried the general rush lately? I'm planning ahead to see Jinkx in late January with a small group, and any recent reports would be appreciated!

#2740

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/17/22 at 2:31pm

Emma Pittman mentioned a bit of Chicago news four days ago.

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Santa came early this year, and gave me the gift of being back on Broadway for christmas!!!! 🎄 @chicagomusical

i’m headed into a new track next week, Annie “Six”, and understudying the queen @charswebnyc as Roxie.

"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)
#2741

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/17/22 at 3:00pm

I guess Rachel isn't coming back soon and Angel Reda had to leave?



FYI, Emma is there until Jan. 22 as Annie. However, I wouldn't be surprised if she takes over for Charlotte after that as 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.

Updated On: 12/17/22 at 03:00 PM

#2742

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/18/22 at 8:02am

I'm glad that Emma Pittman is being given more opportunities to shine in Chicago as Roxie and in other roles. Maybe she can also get some experience as Velma, at some point? Now, if the producers would also make an effort to introduce one or two new Velmas. It's to the show's benefit to start on new Velmas.

"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)
#2743

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/19/22 at 2:29pm

For the next two weeks, Emma is Annie(u/s Roxie), Dani Spieler is back as Go-To-Hell Kitty while Jessica Ernest is on vacation & Jennifer Fouche is Mama. David Bushman is also back as a swing/dance captain.

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.
#2744

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/21/22 at 2:08pm

FYI, Emma is on as Roxie 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.
#2745

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/23/22 at 5:56pm

Is Rachel Schur Chase away from the show permanently?

"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)
#2746

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/23/22 at 8:39pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Is Rachel Schur Chase away from the show permanently?"

I believe she got injured and now has a project for the holidays. She's supposed to be back on Jan. 23.

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.
#2747

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/30/22 at 10:59am

This is a clip I found on my YouTube feed. I don't think I've seen this before. https://youtu.be/q5tKqhDSjKQ

"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)
#2748

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 12/30/22 at 11:24am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "This is a clip I found on my YouTube feed. I don't think I've seen this before.https://youtu.be/q5tKqhDSjKQ"

This is the B-Roll for press purposes. It’s been in circulation since 1996. This person posted it a year ago so it’s cycling around again.

#2749

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 1/9/23 at 10:16am

MissAnneThrop said: "Have seen the revival more times than I care to admit. Always was one of my favorites to see when there was nothing else. I've seen it in all three of it's Broadway homes and loved it almost always. Some of the best Roxie's I saw were Sandy Duncan, Amy Spanger, Charlotte d'Amboise, Karen Ziemba. My fave Velma's were Donna Marie Asbury, Ruthie Henshall, Bebe Neuwirth, Ute Lemper, Vicki Lewis. My fav Mamas were Marcia Lewis, Jennifer Holliday, Michelle Pawk. Billy: Brent Barrett, James Naughton. Worst I saw was Lou Gossett Jr."

I'm somewhere in the 70s or 80s, I've lost count over the decades. (That includes various cities.) Even so, I'm so jealous you got to see Donna Marie as Velma. The one time I gave up a ticket because of a conflict, it was a night she went on.



"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#2750

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 1/9/23 at 10:16am

James T. Lane will rejoin the show, this time as Billy Flynn; he begins January 16 (along with Jinkx Monsoon). He was last seen on Broadway in the 2019 revival of Kiss Me, Kate.

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