Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 12
Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#275Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/24/13 at 5:38pm
Horse - was the woman w the long curly hair...was the hair in a long ponytail and did she have a bit of a high forehead and milked her lil monologue for a it's worth? If so that's Sharon who's always divine....as are Stephanie (have only seen as Velma) and Donna Marie.
Amra is def not doing the original 96 dancing. Your comments on her are dead on. She's the main reason I stay away from my fav show (I've seen it over 100xs over the 17 yea run) it's just painful to watch. Dylis did some public performances - Broadway in Bryant Park - as Charity when she was in the "Sweet Charity" revival! wasn't that great can only imagine her Roxie
#276Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/24/13 at 11:52pm
I had a blast tonight at the last Chicago show here in Austin. It's was very cool and about 35 F. Anne Horak has a nice voice and the ensemble was amazing. Miss Terra C was her usual fabulous self. from RC 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)
#277Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/25/13 at 8:23ami wish donna could do the role full time too.
And I Am Always So Vitriolic
#278Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/25/13 at 8:57pm
I saw Terra in the 3rd national tour back in 2006 and it's nice to know she is still with the show. Her's is one of the reasons I remember that performance fondly.
That...and the sweet elderly gentleman I sat next to who was so excited to see the show and called me "lad" even though I was 28 at the time, lol.
Recreation of original John Cameron orchestration to "On My Own" by yours truly. Click player below to hear.
#279Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/26/13 at 12:01pm
All That Jazz. Never gets old.
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#280Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/30/13 at 9:45pm
I came across this clip of a recent 2013 Moscow production of Chicago. Interesting.
Chicago In Moscow
"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)
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#282Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/31/13 at 6:41pmI'm seeing the show for my third time on the 19th (with Bebe, fittingly in row BB) I'm PRAYING Amra doesn't get extended past the 12th. Once with her was enough.
"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
#283Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/1/14 at 8:25amI agree with you about A.F. W. It would be boring if the show would get a new Velma for a few weeks, only to have AFW return after that. How about Nikka Graff Lazarone (sp?). She did the role for a time a few years ago. Nicole Scherzinger would make an amazing Velma. Anyone but A.F.W.
"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)
#284Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/1/14 at 8:56amI wonder how many of these posts are by Patti LuPone FANatic
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#285Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/6/14 at 8:55pm
It appears Anne Horak has replaced Bianca Morroquin as Roxie. I'd imagine there will be some announcement in the next few days who the new cast members joining Bebe will be.
(fingers crossed for Samantha Barks to make her broadway debut as 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
Updated On: 1/6/14 at 08:55 PM
#286Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/6/14 at 9:12pmI think that means that Bianca may be joining Terra C with the national tour. That would be great news!
"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)
#287Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/6/14 at 10:11pm
No Nikka please. Saw her do the role. Fabulous dancer but was very avg/lacking in character....was like she was just saying the lines.
It'll most likely be someone who's done the role. They've got Bebe, who sells tickets at the ol "Chicago", Fran and Barry are too cheap to bring in another name, I'd guess it'll be Amra still.
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#288Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/7/14 at 2:09pmplease please pleaaaaase Fran n Barry I will be happy with literally ANYONE as Velma save for Ms. Wright. A stage hand with a mop might be more interesting.
"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
#289Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/7/14 at 2:47pmSeeing is how telecharge is listing 1/12 as AFW's final day and today is 1/7 I'd guess she's extending or it'll be Terra (please!) or Brenda Braxton.
#290Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/7/14 at 8:44pmTerra C MacLeod would be a fantastic replacement for AFW. However, Terra C is the national tour Velma at this time. How about Leigh Zimmerman? She would be an awesome replacement.
"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)
#291Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/7/14 at 9:13pmA new face would be even better.
Rentfan931
Featured Actor Joined: 10/15/03
#292Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/7/14 at 9:24pmBianca recently tweeted: So, joining Chicago touring company for a week only jan 6th through 12th. 13th performing Roxie in Nashville and Back on Broadway jan 14th. Then! Staying on broadway through march 3rd then back on march 31st through April 27th. Was that confusing? :)
#293Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/7/14 at 10:01pm
Leigh Zimmerman needs to stay away. Stunning. Beautiful. Amazing Kitty in the OBRC. She was a sloppy dancing Velma on Broadway.
Re: Bianca yes it's confusing. That's "Chicago" for ya. I have a program insert from summer 2010 that literally says Amra, Brenda Braxton, Terra McLeod - Bianca, Ruthie Henshall
In "Chicago" also had two Mamas and I believe two Billy's on it....sorry too lazy to look for it.
#294Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/7/14 at 10:25pm
Why can't Deidre Goodwin come back? Loved her Velma.
I don't know if she can dance the role, but I'd love to see Caroline O'Connor back in the role. I saw ten or so years ago on Broadway and she was easily one of the best. (I think she's done it back home more recently.) She might still be in town since she just finished A Christmas Story.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#295Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/7/14 at 11:09pm
I, for one, rather adored Leigh Zimmerman in the role, and would welcome her back.
As for Caroline O'Connor, I spoke to her at the stage door for a Christmas Story on closing night, she's not scheduled to return but said she's love to do it again.
I'd also love for Patina Miller to play Velma at some point.
"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
#296Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/9/14 at 10:42am
Amra Fay Wright as Velma (thru 4/27)
Ann Horak as Rock (thru 1/12)
Bianca Marroquin as Roxie (1/13 - 3/1; 3/31 - 4/7)
Ryan Silverman as Billy Flynn (thru 1/19)
Brent Barret as Billy Flynn (1/20 - 3/16; 3/24 - 4/27)
Elvis Stojko as Billy Flynn (3/17 - 3/23)
Roz Ryan as Mama Morton (thru 1/13)
Bebe Neuwirth as Mama Morton (1/14 - 3/9)
Christopher Fitzgerald as Amos (thru 4/27)
R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine (thru 8/24)
#297Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/9/14 at 1:25pmI was planning to go back to see Bebe next week. I love Bianca but I've seen her so many times, wanted to see someone new. I am happy that Ryan and Christopher will be in, I was really hoping they'd extend. Amra...well, what can you say...
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#298Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/9/14 at 1:49pmOh joy.... Amra Fay Wright has extended...again.
"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)
#299Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/9/14 at 5:02pmAs much as I want to see the show again with Bebe as Mama, I just can't stand the thought of spending money to see Amra sleep walk through the show again.
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.
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