Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 114

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2825

Posted: 3/7/23 at 2:58pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Olivia Holt will join the cast as Roxie on April 10, for 8 weeks only."

Really scrapping bottom for a "name". I'm guessing Charlotte has extended through April 9.

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#2826

Posted: 3/9/23 at 6:28am

The wonderful Haley Swindal returns to the Ambassador for a brief stint as Matron Mama Morton, from March 27 -- April 6.  

"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)

[Phantom4ever]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2827

Posted: 3/9/23 at 11:44am

Hello all, 

Random question, but does anyone know an easy way to listen to or even watch the "tap dance" number? The one where Roxie talks to Amos stage right and three chorus guys dance with cigarettes stage left? It's not on the cast recording and I'd love to listen to it. 

[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2828

Posted: 3/10/23 at 12:16am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "The wonderful Haley Swindal returns to the Ambassador for a brief stint as Matron Mama Morton, from March 27 -- April 6."

Um, who?  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2829

Posted: 3/10/23 at 1:53pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "Patti LuPone FANatic said: "The wonderful Haley Swindal returns to the Ambassador for a brief stint as Matron Mama Morton, from March 27 -- April 6."

Um, who?

 

"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#2830

Posted: 3/11/23 at 12:59pm

 

https://www.broadwaybox.com/daily-scoop/introduce-yourselfie-chicago-star-haley-swindal/

"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: 3/11/23 at 12:59 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2831

Posted: 3/11/23 at 1:03pm

Haley Swindal

"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: 3/11/23 at 01:03 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2832

Posted: 3/11/23 at 1:13pm

https://youtu.be/vNPP7c-8ig4  An interview with Richard Ridge.  At 30:00, she starts discussing "Chicago".

"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#2833

Posted: 3/12/23 at 1:41pm

Bring back Leigh Zimmerman as Velma Kelly!

 

"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#2834

Posted: 3/13/23 at 7:21pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CHICAGO-Has-Best-Non-Holiday-Performance-Week-In-the-Shows-26-Year-History-20230313   Awesome!

"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)

[Kad]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2835

Posted: 3/13/23 at 7:41pm

That’s really impressive, considering the stars they’ve had in the show over the years. Jinkx is truly fantastic as Mama Morton and really rejuvenates the production- and obviously seems very happy to do press and promote the show. 

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2836

Posted: 3/13/23 at 7:59pm

Celina Nightengale is Mama tonight & tomorrow.

 

Their grosses will plummet after Jinkx leaves.

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.

[suicidalmickeymouse]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2837

Posted: 3/13/23 at 10:20pm

Just wanted to pop in with my rush experience Sunday. We arrived at 10:15 for a noon open. Next people arrived 10:30ish. They let us know around 11;15 there would be no rush, but they had discounted seats and would also be selling standing room immediately even thought they weren’t quite sold out. We opted for 99 dollar each K13 and K15 in the orch. 
 

full cast. Everyone was wonderful. 

Hunter: Your teeth need whitening./ Heidi: You sound weird./ Jeff: You taste funny.
-Jeff Bowen's worst onstage line flub.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2838

Posted: 3/15/23 at 9:10am

Kad said: "That’s really impressive, considering the stars they’ve had in the show over the years. Jinkx is truly fantastic as Mama Morton and really rejuvenates the production- and obviously seems very happy to do press and promote the show."

Now, if the show's producers and casting would make the same effort to cultivate/develop a new Velma Kelly, the show would benefit from that for sure.

"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)

[Piparoo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2839

Posted: 3/17/23 at 10:44am

Any idea how likely tickets for Sunday night performance are to be on TKTS? I've never seen the show and would like to squeeze it in next Sunday night if possible, but full price tickets are more than we can do.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2840

Posted: 3/17/23 at 12:46pm

Today marks the 12th anniversary of me seeing "Chicago" For the first time.  My first show was on March 17, 2011.  I had a chance to see Ryan Lowe, Jason Patrick Sands (his birthday on March 17) and Leigh Zimmerman.  I saw Dylis Croman perform as Roxie.  She was filling in for Bianca Marroquin (who I think was auditioning for a role in "Evita".).  32 shows and counting!  Roman in Austin, Texas
 

"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: 3/17/23 at 12:46 PM

[It's me again]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2841

Posted: 3/20/23 at 9:40am

Jason Patrick Sands is so gorgeous 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2842

Posted: 3/20/23 at 9:36pm

It's me again said: "Jason Patrick Sands is so gorgeous"   Yes, indeed.  Maybe I'll mention it to 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)

[BroadwayFan6]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2843

Posted: 3/20/23 at 11:21pm

This might already be circulating but for anyone trying to grab tickets for Jinkx's last couple of shows I got a flyer with the promo code "GOODTOMAMA". The deals depend on the show but I was able to get center orchestra tickets for Sunday's matinee at the box office (so no fees) for $99 each.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2844

Posted: 3/21/23 at 7:25pm

Rachel Chase will be Roxie Hart from March 27th -- April 2nd.

"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)

[quizking101]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2845

Posted: 3/21/23 at 9:00pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Rachel Chase will be Roxie Hart from March 27th -- April 2nd."

Good for her! She's a very snarky and self-assured Roxie and played well opposite Lana when I saw her last month.

Check out my eBay page for sales on Playbills!! www.ebay.com/usr/missvirginiahamm

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2846

Posted: 3/24/23 at 7:21pm

Emma Pittman will return to the Ambassador from March 27 --- April 2 in the role of "Annie."

"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#2847

Posted: 3/24/23 at 7:57pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Emma Pittman will return to the Ambassador from March 27 --- April 2 in the role of "Annie.""

One week? Really?

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#2848

Posted: 3/24/23 at 9:57pm

Also, Emma got cast in the BACK TO THE FUTURE musical, so it looks like she won't be doing the Chicago tour relaunch.

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#2849

Posted: 3/24/23 at 10:12pm

Jinkx Monsoon  in a game of song association:  https://youtu.be/1f7snBn0rs4

"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)