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#3026

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/20/23 at 5:52am

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Photography: Jeremy Daniel

"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: 10/20/23 at 05:52 AM

#3027

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/20/23 at 5:54am

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Photography: Jeremy Daniel

"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: 10/20/23 at 05:54 AM

#3028

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/20/23 at 5:59am

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Photography: Jeremy Daniel

"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: 10/20/23 at 05:59 AM

#3029

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/20/23 at 6:01am

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Photography: Jeremy Daniel

"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: 10/20/23 at 06:01 AM

#3030

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/21/23 at 11:08pm

https://youtu.be/oYJ3HQI6Uj4?si=8dL2BmRetCtDVzZY Chicago in London 1997. I haven't seen this documentary in such a long time.

"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)
#3031

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/24/23 at 10:33pm

The cast and creatives of the Chicago Cellblock Tour....coming soon to a town near you.

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

"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)
#3033

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/25/23 at 5:12am

QueenTwinnied said: "Is this just a continuation of the ongoing non-eq tour or a new production hitting the road?"

it's the second year (or third if you count the shortened COVID 2020 tour) of a non-equity tour. Most of the cast is new though.

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.
#3034

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/25/23 at 2:11pm

What joy!! Max Von Essen is the new Billy Flynn, beginning on November 6th! I remember mentioning him as a possible Billy Flynn on his IG page some time ago. As some of you might know, I would love to see Leigh Zimmerman as Velma!!!

"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)
#3035

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/25/23 at 3:24pm

Let's hope they bring in a new Velma and Roxie, soon, too.

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.
#3036

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/25/23 at 5:05pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "What joy!! Max Von Essen is the new Billy Flynn, beginning on November 6th! I remember mentioning him as a possible Billy Flynn on his IG page some time ago. As some of you might know, I would love to see Leigh Zimmerman as Velma!!!"

OK, now this is the first Billy Flynn casting I've been excited about in a very. long. time.

Sister George
#3037

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/27/23 at 12:18pm

Max Clayton will also be joining the cast on November 6th as Fred Casely.

This casting team really looked at the numbers Jinkx pulled and said “We need the gay dollars again.” Lord knows they have mine.

#3038

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/27/23 at 12:24pm

Posted this on the discount thread:

Chicago is offering $27 tickets ($36 with fees) for performances on Tuesday evenings (excluding 10/31), Wednesday evening 11/1, and Saturday and Sunday matinees through 11/19. No code needed, sale ends tomorrow at noon.

#3039

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/27/23 at 12:33pm

Max Clayton as Fred Casely means he'll be mostly shirtless. Just an FYI.

Also, Brian O'Brien left the show abruptly. Anyone know why?

Colt Adam Weiss will be an additional swing for the show through the end of the year

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.
#3040

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/27/23 at 12:38pm

Also, Max Clayton and Robyn Hurder are best friends. I wonder if Robyn might leave ABN soon to play Roxie for a brief stint?

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.
#3041

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/27/23 at 1:39pm

Max Clayton as Fred Casely is one of the randomest castings ever. It's basically an ensemble part. Wonder if he'll be the Billy understudy, or step in after Van Essen leaves. Either way, I need a return trip to the show and Clayton and Van Essen are enough for me.



"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#3042

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/27/23 at 2:23pm

Who's ever played Fred Casely has always covered 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.
#3043

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/27/23 at 5:50pm

Marty Lawson is listed as the current Fred Casely. It's strange not to see Brian O Brien as a cast member. What the hey?

"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)
#3044

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/27/23 at 11:41pm

This is just such a bizarre move from Clayton. I know he’s not Hugh Jackman, but surely he doesn’t need to do this.

#3045

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/27/23 at 11:43pm

Dolly80 said: "This is just such a bizarre move from Clayton. I know he’s not Hugh Jackman, but surely he doesn’t need to do this."

I wonder if he'll get to play Billy for a short sting after Max Von Essen w/Robyn Hurder?

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.
#3046

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 11/4/23 at 9:16pm

The full tour schedule for the national tour: https://chicagoontour.com/home

"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)
#3047

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 11/5/23 at 5:49pm

Is anyone seeing the show on Monday, November 6th? Please share your thoughts as Max Von Essen undertakes the role of 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)
#3048

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 11/6/23 at 6:02pm

Max Von Essen will be out Dec. 3 - 7. So if anyone wants the chance to see Max Clayton as Billy, this will be the best week. FYI, Jeff Gorti & Barrett Martin also cover 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.
#3049

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 11/6/23 at 9:54pm

Kimberly Marable has extended through Jan 14, 2024.

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.
#3050

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 11/6/23 at 10:40pm

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzVAYpxt9ki/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Max Clayton and Max Von Essen in their Chicago debut.

"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)

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