Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 127

[TarHeelAlan]

Posted: 3/9/24 at 3:41pm

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"

This is killing me. Absolutely adore Robyn, would go see this show again just for her, but she starts 2 days after our NYC trip ends. 

 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 3/13/24 at 10:44pm

Hayley Swindal is joining the cast of Chicago later this month for a short stint as Matron Mama Morton.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/14/24 at 7:37am

And barista extraordinaire Stacey will be working weekends starting this Saturday at the Starbucks on 7th & 43rd Street. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 3/17/24 at 4:40pm

It's my 13th anniversary with Chicago.  I first saw the show on March 17, 2011.  Ryan Lowe, Leigh Zimmerman and Jason Patrick Sands.  

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/17/24 at 5:01pm

I first saw the show on March 17, 2011.

Too bad you missed its glorious Shubert Theatre era from 1996 to 2002. Those were thrilling times and when most of us regularly revisited the show to witness each exciting Roxie, Velma, and Billy replacement.

[Melissa25]

Posted: 3/17/24 at 6:44pm

Patti LuPone FANatic:  It's my 13th anniversary with Chicago.  I first saw the show on March 17, 2011.  

Happy Anniversary! I enjoy your posts and I am happy that Chicago is still running since it's one of my favorite shows. I first saw it in 1997 with Bebe and Marilu at the Shubert.   I have revisited it twice at the Ambassador.  Just today I was cooking my St. Patrick's stuff and it got crowded in the kitchen and I literally said He ran into my knife 10 times!  We had a good chuckle.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/25/24 at 8:22pm

thinking of trying for rush/SRO for Robyn's Velma debut tomorrow. Can't get there until the afternoon though.

 

FYI, Colt Adam Weiss is back for two weeks covering Denny Paschall's vacation.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/26/24 at 5:47pm

apparently, Chicago hasn't been selling rush tickets during Madix's run, but they did sell out of SRO this morning. Hurder's Velma debut is soldout.

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 3/26/24 at 7:14pm

Robyn sounds f*cking incredible, btw. Cannot wait for her run. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/26/24 at 7:31pm

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "Robyn sounds f*cking incredible, btw. Cannot wait for her run."

I'm probably going April 14 as I'm free that day. I'm sure there'll be audio out there somewhere after tonight's show.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/27/24 at 5:14am

From the show's IG account. Robyn's a redheaded Velma and she looks and sounds amazing!

 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4_0xa0s8fw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 3/27/24 at 6:28am

She looks like Pink coming down those stairs. How fabulous does she look !?
 

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 3/27/24 at 8:29am

I hate the wig on Robyn. I miss the understated 'cool' factor of Bebe's pixie cut or Ann Reinking's slicked back bun. These wigs don't fit the style of the production, to me.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/27/24 at 10:08am

I believe the Velmas get to pick their wigs. Marable's was horrible. Amra, Brenda Braxton and Bianca used their natural hair. I think Terra did as well.

Updated On: 3/28/24 at 10:08 AM

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 7:58am

I revisited Chicago last night primarily to see Robyn Hurder as Velma. It has also been a couple years since I had last seen the show. Robyn Hurder did not disappoint. This is her showiest role yet - she gets to show off her singing, acting, and dancing chops. She’s a true triple threat in every single way.

What I was NOT expecting tonight was to be completely blown away by Ariana Madix. She has the audience eating out of the palm of her hand. A truly phenomenal Broadway debut. I can’t say enough good things about her performance.

The entire cast was great - loved Max Von Essen as Billy. This show can be hit or miss depending on the cast at any given time, but tonight I was reminded just how much I love this show and production. It’s always a treat to see a long-running favorite in tiptop shape!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 3/28/24 at 7:53pm

Bianca Marroquin is back at the Ambassador Theatre beginning April 8th....as Roxie!!  Bianca and Robyn!   What a dynamic duo!!  

 

Updated On: 3/28/24 at 07:53 PM

[mattmarkowski99]

Posted: 3/30/24 at 4:57pm

Has anyone done the rush/standing room as of late? I know it's Madix's last week so it may be crazy, but a standing room seat is a much better price than what they're offering currently.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/30/24 at 11:36pm

mattmarkowski99 said: "Has anyone done the rush/standing room as of late? I know it's Madix's last week so it may be crazy, but a standing room seat is a much better price than what they're offering currently."

I've heard they're not offering rush during Madix's run, only SRO. Tuesday's show(also Hurder's Velma debut) had 15 people in line before the box office opened.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/31/24 at 9:11am

standing room seat

Standing Room (aka SRO) is a ticket to stand at the rear of the orchestra seats. It’s not a “seat.” 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 4/15/24 at 10:24pm

Rachel Chase is set to return to "Chicago" sometime in May.  Also, Jessica Ernest (Go to Hell Kitty and Roxie Hart understudy) announced on Instagram that she is a mommy to be...sometime in October 2024.  

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 4/15/24 at 11:11pm

[ACL2006]

Posted: 4/22/24 at 2:20pm

Charlotte is back as Roxie for a few weeks until Bianca returns.

[MarilynMonroeSmash]

Posted: 4/28/24 at 8:42pm

Does anyone know how long Charlotte will be on? I saw it posted on Instagram maybe last week, but can’t find it anymore. I would love to see the duo of Charlotte and Robyn!

[ACL2006]

Posted: 4/28/24 at 9:09pm

MarilynMonroeSmash said: "Does anyone know how long Charlotte will be on? I saw it posted on Instagram maybe last week, but can’t find it anymore. I would love to see the duo of Charlotte and Robyn!"

 

Not long. Bianca returns May 2 and will be there through June 25.

[MarilynMonroeSmash]

Posted: 4/28/24 at 9:12pm

Well I know my Tuesday night plans lol