Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread — Page 127

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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==

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.

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!

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.

standing room seat

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

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!

Well I know my Tuesday night plans lol