Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 123

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3050

Posted: 11/7/23 at 11:18am

ACL2006 said: "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."

Tough call. I'd love to see Van Essen, but as someone who's seen the show a million times, part of me wants to see Barrett or Jeff.

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

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3051

Posted: 11/7/23 at 12:29pm

I wonder if Max Clayton got asked to join the show since Brian O'Brien left abruptly?

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#3052

Posted: 11/7/23 at 2:05pm

When did Kimberly Marable begin her run?  She has had a long contract, possibly even surprassing AFW.  Sigh, I had hoped for Leigh Zimmerman.   

"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#3053

Posted: 11/7/23 at 3:46pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "When did Kimberly Marable begin her run? She has had a long contract, possibly even surprassing AFW. Sigh, I had hoped for Leigh Zimmerman. "

April. She was only supposed to do 6 months, but kept keeping small extensions. Still seems like her extensions are only being given to her to do no other past Velmas being available. Unless someone new joins in January, it's likely going to be Marable for the long-term future.

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.

[yyys]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3054

Posted: 11/7/23 at 4:34pm

I wanna go back but don't wanna see Charlotte as Roxie..

[Nolan LuPone]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3055

Posted: 11/8/23 at 8:20am

yyys said: "I wanna go back but don't wanna see Charlotte as Roxie.."

Considering her attendance record, that shouldn't be an issue.

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3056

Posted: 11/8/23 at 6:56pm

Max Clayton, kids!!

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CzZvScdPwfZ/?img_index=1

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#3057

Posted: 11/12/23 at 11:13am

FYI, Dylis Croman is in as Roxie this week as Charlotte is on vacation. Marabe is also out this weekend and Christine Cornish is on as Velma. Might be a good day to go catch the show today if you can.

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#3058

Posted: 11/14/23 at 4:59pm

Happy 27th Anniversary, Chicago!! Curious to hear what kind of special event is planned for 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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3059

Posted: 11/14/23 at 6:52pm

 

"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#3060

Posted: 11/16/23 at 4:19pm

James T Lane is returning to the show, but this time as Amos, beginning next week.

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#3061

Posted: 11/21/23 at 3:28pm

https://broadwaydirect.com/max-clayton-and-max-von-essen-on-joining-broadway-cast-of-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#3062

Posted: 11/22/23 at 1:49pm

Here are some pictures of Chicago veterans who recently played at Carnegie Hall.  Here is Matthew Winnegge in a solo pose.  (pictures were taken by various persons)



 

"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: 11/22/23 at 01:49 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3063

Posted: 11/22/23 at 1:52pm

Some familiar faces:  Colt Adam Weiss on the left.  Bianca Marroquin and Brian Spitulnik in the middle and Matthew Winnegge to the right.
 

"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: 11/22/23 at 01:52 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3064

Posted: 11/22/23 at 2:00pm

Dylis Croman as Roxie, Bianca Marroquin as Velma Kelly and Ryan Silverman as 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)

Updated On: 11/22/23 at 02:00 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3065

Posted: 11/22/23 at 2:08pm

 

"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#3066

Posted: 11/22/23 at 7:47pm

Max Clayton mentioned he got the phone call to do Chicago and started rehearsals the following day. Had about a week of rehearsals before he started last Monday.

Still never found out why Brian O'Brien left abruptly.

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#3067

Posted: 11/22/23 at 8:10pm

ACL2006 said: "Max Clayton mentioned he got the phone call to do Chicago and started rehearsals the following day. Had about a week of rehearsals before he started last Monday.

Still never found out why Brian O'Brien left abruptly." I had the chance to see him as Billy Flynn back in 2012 (during my three show weekend).  He had a very long "the" in Both Reached For The Gun.

 

"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)

[JBradshaw]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3068

Posted: 11/23/23 at 12:12am

Sharon Lawrence only had a week of rehearsal before she started as Velma Kelly

 

anyway 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tYvCtWqf0n0

 

happy thanksgiving !!!

 

Marilu w reinkings voice and Jeff w David’s voice  🦃😜

 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3069

Posted: 11/23/23 at 9:26am

I am watching the CBS Thanksgiving Parade coverage.  Keltie Knight (Canadian personality) is playing Roxie in a one time opportunity.  I heard her singing.  Apparently she's a former Rockette.  I'm looking forward to her dancing.  

"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#3070

Posted: 11/27/23 at 7:35pm

Dylis Croman is filling in as Roxie tonight (Nov. 27) and tomorrow (Nov. 28).  

"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#3071

Posted: 11/27/23 at 8:02pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Dylis Croman is filling in as Roxie tonight (Nov. 27) and tomorrow (Nov. 28)."

Charlotte will be back on Thursday, Nov. 30. She's been out since Nov. 13.

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#3072

Posted: 12/1/23 at 6:17pm

Dylis Croman is on as Roxie from today (Dec. 1, 2023) ---thru Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.
 

"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: 12/1/23 at 06:17 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3073

Posted: 12/1/23 at 6:53pm

https://www.theatermania.com/news/breaking-george-santos-to-play-roxie-hart-in-chicago-on-broadway_1590189/?fbclid=IwAR0M1Bj_wLrc2PilCfwbJOGcgcqbPN3yTouYEtxK6kjZ1JAN_DePJesOSDI

"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#3074

Posted: 12/2/23 at 8:11am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "
Dylis Croman is on as Roxie from today (Dec. 1, 2023) ---thru Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.
"

At this point, I wonder what's up with Charlotte? She's been out for several weeks now. Bringing in Dylis and having the Roxie u/s cover is bizarre. Just give Dylis a short run instead if this was something scheduled for Charlotte.

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: 12/3/23 at 08:11 AM