Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 124

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3075

Posted: 12/2/23 at 10:33pm

She must have a good reason for her absences....possibly health related.  I hope she gets well soon.

"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#3076

Posted: 12/4/23 at 7:17pm

Charlotte's IG is very active. She posted about Chicago over the weekend, but not saying she was out of the show. FYI, Jessica Ernest is Roxie tonight & tomorrow.

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#3077

Posted: 12/5/23 at 2:56pm

ACL2006 said: "Charlotte's IG is very active. She posted about Chicago over the weekend, but not saying she was out of the show. FYI, Jessica Ernest is Roxie tonight & tomorrow."

So Charlotte is injured, hence why she's been out for about a month now. Dylis will be Roxie when she's available, otherwise it'll be either Jessica Ernest or Angel Reda(the two Roxie u/s).

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.

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3078

Posted: 12/5/23 at 11:01pm

Speaking of absences, anyone a little surprised Clayton is already on vacation? I mean, if I was going for him I'd be upset, since he's not anywhere near the title for a refund.

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

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3079

Posted: 12/5/23 at 11:08pm

I’m not surprised because we knew about this in advanced. It was announced at the same time of his casting and I remember him posting about it again after on his socials. 

I am big. It’s the REVIVALS that got small.

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3080

Posted: 12/6/23 at 5:12am

everythingtaboo said: "Speaking of absences, anyone a little surprised Clayton is already on vacation? I mean, if I was going for him I'd be upset, since he's not anywhere near the title for a refund."

I think the show was in an odd situation with Brian O'Brien leaving suddenly. Clayton was likely the first one available to accept the role and jump in with little notice. His vacation was likely planned prior to signing his contract.

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.

[EDSOSLO858]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3081

Posted: 12/6/23 at 9:52am

“Dancing with the Stars” finalist Ariana Madix will join the cast as Roxie for eight weeks only, starting January 29. 

"When we die, we go bye bye." - Abe Lincolns

[ljay889]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3082

Posted: 12/6/23 at 9:58am

This will be a hot ticket. She is huge right now. 

[quizking101]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3083

Posted: 12/6/23 at 10:30am

I’m not surprised they got her for Chicago. I just hope she has time to heal before going in the show since she was injured during DWTS and that hobbled her finale performances a little bit.

Honestly, they probably could’ve gotten Alyson Hannigan as Roxie too (though I can’t remember if she sings). 

Jason Mraz could be a good Amos (since I think he has too much of an “Aw Shucks” demeanor for Billy)

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[IdinaBellFoster]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3084

Posted: 12/6/23 at 10:32am

WOW! This is going to be a pretty hot ticket for her run.

"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3085

Posted: 12/6/23 at 4:39pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "“Dancing with the Stars” finalist Ariana Madix will join the cast as Roxie for eight weeks only, starting January 29."

if Charlotte is going to be out "until further notice", they should just have Dylis Croman listed as Roxie through Jan. 28 if she's available for most of the next 7 weeks.

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#3086

Posted: 12/6/23 at 5:11pm

I am totally unfamiliar with Ariana Madix.  But, the Weisslers and casting know what they're doing.  They need a recognizable name/talent for the lean winter months.

"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#3087

Posted: 12/10/23 at 6:05pm

Charlotte posted she was back today in Chicago.

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.

[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3088

Posted: 12/10/23 at 7:45pm

IdinaBellFoster said: "WOW! This is going to be a pretty hot ticket for her run."

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3089

Posted: 12/12/23 at 2:03pm

Kristine Covillo (West Side Story, On The Town, New York, New York, Evita) has joined the cast as June.   

"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#3090

Posted: 12/21/23 at 10:33pm

Hello all.  I wrote down the name of my current trip thread to NYC, but it's nowhere to be found.  Anyway, I'm excited to see the Big A one more time.  I should be sleeping.  I always get anxious before a trip.  It would be cool to meet some of you.  I hope to visit Marie's on Friday night.  Our temps here in Austin were in the low 60s.  I'm bracing myself for y'all's cold weather.  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)

[JBradshaw]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3091

Posted: 12/26/23 at 1:50am

I hope you have a great return Patti. 
 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q3Fu4nADtxw&pp=ygUla2VubmVkeSBjZW50ZXIgaG9ub3JzIGthbmRlciBhbmQgZWJiIA%3D%3D

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3092

Posted: 12/27/23 at 3:28pm

with Mary Claire King (who played Velma Kelly) on Fri. Dec. 22, 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: 12/27/23 at 03:28 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3093

Posted: 1/2/24 at 12:04pm

https://chicagoontour.com/cast   The tour is currently situated in Toronto, Canada until Jan. 6.  As an aside, I have decided to step back from promoting Chicago here on BWW....at least for a while.  I am putting myself on "recurring status", let's just say.  No earth shattering reason.  

"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)

[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3094

Posted: 1/2/24 at 12:40pm

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3095

Posted: 1/15/24 at 12:40pm

Red Concepción is the new Amos starting tonight. No clue who this is 

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#3096

Posted: 1/20/24 at 10:55pm

Looks like Kimberly Marable will be joining a new show's workshop next month, so Chicago should hopefully get a new (& better) Velma. Marable has been Velma for almost a year now.

 

Eddie Bennett is back as a swing for a few weeks to cover some vacations.

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#3097

Posted: 1/23/24 at 9:49pm

Here is Ariana rehearsing with a new Velma Kelly?   https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2d0-gSthJr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

"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#3098

Posted: 1/23/24 at 10:02pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Here is Ariana rehearsing with a new Velma Kelly? https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2d0-gSthJr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="

new Velma u/s. She's replacing Christine Cornish as Hunyak who just left for maternity leave.

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#3099

Posted: 1/23/24 at 10:58pm

Her name is Kristen Faith Oei.  I'm thinking Bianca Marroquin  will return 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)