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#2976

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/9/23 at 8:45am

Skip23 said: "Ate there any discounts floating around?"

Both Playbill and BroadwayBox.com have a code available. Chicago always has a discount code floating around somewhere and is always up at TKTS.

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.
#2977

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/9/23 at 2:08pm

Christine Cornish is playing Velma today at 2:00 p.m. opposite Dylis Croman (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)
#2978

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/9/23 at 2:36pm

ACL2006 said: "They should have had Dylis do a long stint as Roxie this summer instead of just random one week/weekend fill-ins."

I agree, though considering how often Charlotte has been Roxie these past few years (aside from the occasional guest stint), maybe she has an arrangement where she has right of first refusal to return to the role

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#2979

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/9/23 at 2:54pm

quizking101 said: "ACL2006 said: "They should have had Dylis do a long stint as Roxie this summer instead of just random one week/weekend fill-ins."

I agree, though considering how often Charlotte has been Roxie these past few years (aside from the occasional guest stint), maybe she has an arrangement where she has right of first refusal to return to the role"

Charlotte D'Amboise recently visited Eric Bergen to see "Dial M For Murder" at the Bay Street Theater.

"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)
#2980

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/9/23 at 11:04pm



Saw Dylis's last perf this weekend.



It's a chillier, more cerebral CHICAGO and the damn thing is STILL one of the best shows on Broadway. Funny how great songs can really carry a musical. What a concept!!!



They're all playing it more "real", still hitting the comedy but the performances are less broad and a bit starker. It works! Sure Dylis is a replacement for D'Amboise for a few days, but her performance feels well rehearsed and she is toned down and very true. And it's a valid choice for Roxie. (In fact, she has a bit of Zellweger in her perf). Ryan Silverman is a more sinister, shadier Billy. Great! Evan Harrington plays a dim, but very human Amos. A great choice again. There are some miscasts but the show manages to rise above them.



The dancers continue to astound. Of course the choreography is brilliant, but the dancers are stunningly sharp, perfect in timing and some of the sexiest bodies/personalities I've seen. What a treat!



I've seen all the current shows and this is one of my faves...still...







#2981

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/11/23 at 8:59pm

https://youtu.be/RXCg7yj5Tuo I don't know the name of this particular Roxie. It seems like a South Korean production.

"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)
#2982

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/15/23 at 9:09pm

Barrett Martin will play the role of Billy Flynn this coming Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

"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)
#2983

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/15/23 at 9:15pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Barrett Martin will play the role of Billy Flynn this coming Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. "

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

#2984

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/16/23 at 8:26am

BrodyFosse123 said: "Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Barrett Martin will play the role of Billy Flynn this coming Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. "

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread"

Billy Flynn understudy

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.
#2985

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/16/23 at 3:38pm

J. London will be Amos Hart next Sunday (July 23), Monday (July 24) and Tuesday (July 25). https://www.facebook.com/541732952/videos/815697716837399/

"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)
#2986

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/22/23 at 1:56am

When do we think its likely the next cast will be announced? I'm tempted to see it early October but I'm reluctant to book without knowing the cast incase it's some poor stunt cast.

Also, I watched the Bryant Park performance, was it just a bad performance or is that what the current velma is usually like? It seemed very subdued without much power

#2987

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/22/23 at 8:32am

The "new" cast should be announced next month. They only give a more advanced casting announcement when a name is coming into the show.



Also, Ryan Silverman has been out of the show for two weeks now. Jeff Gorti is Billy Flynn all weekend.

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.
#2988

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/22/23 at 2:25pm

Theatrefan2 said: "Also, I watched the Bryant Park performance, was it just a bad performance or is that what the current velma is usually like? It seemed very subdued without much power"

That performance of 'All That Jazz' was totally unacceptable in my opinion. Probably the worst rendition of that song I've ever heard from this production.

#2989

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/22/23 at 2:52pm

FANtomFollies said: "Theatrefan2 said: "Also, I watched the Bryant Park performance, was it just a bad performance or is that what the current velma is usually like? It seemed very subdued without much power"

That performance of 'All That Jazz' was totally unacceptable in my opinion. Probably the worst rendition of that song I've ever heard from this production."



Glad it wasn't just me. I thought with no stunt casting the show would have have quality braodway talent. But the performances, especially all that jazz, have put me off seeing it.

#2990

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/23/23 at 1:45pm

Angel Reda is playing Roxie Hart, at least for the early show.

"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)
#2991

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 7/23/23 at 6:01pm

Presenting "The Harts": Roxie (Angel Reda) and Amos (J. London) https://www.facebook.com/541732952/videos/273940438581291/

"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)
#2992

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/4/23 at 10:49pm

I noticed on the Playbill Vault for Chicago that Nicole Benoit is listed as a Roxie Hart understudy, along with Angel Reda.

"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)
#2993

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/5/23 at 12:08am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I noticed on the Playbill Vault for Chicago that Nicole Benoit is listed as a Roxie Hart understudy, along with Angel Reda."

Nicole's covering Jessica Ernest this week as Go-To-Hell Kitty. Dani Spieler also recently left the 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.
#2996

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/11/23 at 9:48pm

I remember Jason Danieley as one of my favorite actors to play the role of Billy Flynn. He hasn't been on in a while. When he played the role, he used to keep track of how long he could sustain the note of "the".......gun. Bring him back.

"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)
#2997

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/12/23 at 1:37pm

Danieley does hold the record for holding that note the longest.

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.
#2999

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/15/23 at 2:00pm

Before, Telecharge would post the end dates for "Chicago" principal players. No, the producers seem to be reluctant to share that news with Telecharge...or anyone else...for that matter. Kimberly has been working on a fairly longer than usual Velma contract. For me, I would LOVE to see Leigh Zimmerman again in the role. She was my first Velma in March 2011. I'm curious to know who will step into Roxie's shoes once Charlotte D'Amboise leaves her current run.

"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)
#3000

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/15/23 at 3:21pm

I'm guessing Lana returns as Velma. Maybe Dylis gets a nice stint 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.

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