Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread — Page 126

ACL2006 said: "ACL2006 said: "No surprise, but AFW has already missed several performances since she came back last week."

With Mary Claire King gone, the show is left with one Velma cover - Kristen Faith Oei. Dani Spieler is back for a short run as Liz."

I know she was only a maternity cover and recently signed on to Lempicka, but I wish Khori Michelle Petinaud had an opportunity to join the Velma rotation. She's a great Fosse dancer affiliated with the Legacy AND has some nice, smoky vocals.

Also, I want Manuel Herrera in the Billy Flynn rotation as well - though he would be a better actor/dancer than singer for the role.

I was surprised that Bianca Marroquin did not make a return as Velma Kelly.

Robbie2 said: "Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I was surprised that Bianca Marroquin did not make a return as Velma Kelly."

Bianca and AFW retire already ladies from Chicago, enough! AFW is old to be playing Velma still!

Ariana is bringing in the crowds so happy for her as she has the right star quality from DWTS and VPR and her fans are supporting her! Over $1m for this show this week -WOW!!!" Wow, I hope that is not true about Bianca Marroquin. She can still be an effective Velma. All the more reason for the Weisslers to develop a dependable rotation of Velmas. In the past, they have been able to have a celebrity Velma go into the show. They need to put some serious effort with Velmas as they do with Roxies. I cannot think of a possible celebrity Velma, at the moment. The show needs something like the 2019 Search for Roxie. Emma Pittman came out of that. There needs to be a 2024 Search For Velma....STAT!

Take my money!

Robyn Hurder is going to be a breath of fresh air.


also Mikayla Renfrow has joined the cast as Liz/ u/s Velma

Let’s hope they don’t put her in those horrid wigs

The show needs something like the 2019 Search for Roxie. Emma Pittman came out of that.

Yeah, that completely revamped CHICAGO. Not.

Poor girl had to wait years to get a couple of weeks in the show which produced zero fanfare. Hopefully she’s moved on and closed that CHICAGO chapter and started focusing on other projects instead of waiting for them to reach out again.

bwayphreak234 said: "Robyn Hurder as Velma!Tuesday, March 26 through Sunday, June 16.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Robyn-Hurder-to-Return-to-CHICAGO-as-Velma-This-Month-20240308"

Oh my goodness, I may have to make an early return to NYC to see Robyn as Velma! If I can make it, I would also love to see Natascia Diaz in Cabaret.

Updated On: 3/8/24 at 01:59 PM

I stand corrected AND I just got my a** handed back to me. Completely overlooked she was THE Emma Pittman when I saw the cast list of the upcoming musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s THE OUTSIDERS.

ColorTheHours048 said: "When was the last time Chicago had a new Velma who could dance, sing, AND act? (Key word being “new.”) She’s going to absolutely kill it.

Also, it’ll be fun to see her on stage opposite - if not directly opposite - her BFF, Max Clayton. I wish her runoverlapped with Jinkx’s, but maybe she’ll extend."

Yeah, let's hope there's ample notice on if Clayton is going on as Billy during Robyn's run. He hasn't gone on yet. A shame Hurder isn't with the show when Jinkx returns.

jonartdesigns said: "also Mikayla Renfrow has joined the cast as Liz/ u/s Velma"

That girl is killing it. Straight from Wicked to Aladdin to Chicago with no breaks in between (and some national press attention).

Says a lot that no one here seems to have any interest in seeing Madix.

everythingtaboo said: "Says a lot that no one here seems to have any interest in seeing Madix."

Madix is selling a lot of tickets though. She's out next weekend though. And then they have Jinkx returning for a short engagement in June/July. Curious if they play on bringing in someone over the summer.