Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 128

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3175

Posted: 4/29/24 at 5:58am

Celia Nightengale returned recently from maternity leave.  Rachel Chase is set to return as well sometime in May.  Speaking of Billy Flynn, Max Von Essen's turn as Billy Flynn finishes in July.  I would love to see Nick Adams have a chance as the slick lawyer.  Another veteran Billy Flynn who is amazing is Jason Danieley.  

"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#3176

Posted: 4/29/24 at 6:23am

The role of Aaron, normally played by Denny Paschall, will be in the hands of Eddie Bennett (May 3 - June 23).  

"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#3177

Posted: 4/29/24 at 9:22pm

Max Clayton's last day with the show is June 8th.  He will play Billy Flynn on Sat. May 11th at 8 pm. 

"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#3178

Posted: 4/29/24 at 9:41pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "The role of Aaron, normally played by Denny Paschall, will be in the hands of Eddie Bennett (May 3 - June 23)."

Both Denny & Barrett Martin have been out A LOT recently. Colt Adam Wiess covered for Barrett for 4 weeks. Brian Spitulnik was back this week covering as Aaron.

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#3179

Posted: 5/3/24 at 9:23pm

Rachel Chase returns to Chicago on May 20th.  

"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#3180

Posted: 5/4/24 at 2:02pm

Charlotte will be back as Roxie after Bianca leaves starting June 26.

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#3181

Posted: 5/5/24 at 10:41am

ACL2006 said: "Charlotte will be back as Roxie after Bianca leaves starting June 26."

As much as I wanted to see Clayton, it's this pairing that'll have me coming back.

"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#3182

Posted: 5/5/24 at 10:56am

everythingtaboo said: "ACL2006 said: "Charlotte will be back as Roxie after Bianca leaves starting June 26."

As much as I wanted to see Clayton, it's this pairing that'll have me coming back."

 

Unless she extends, Robyn is only Velma through June 16. No word who's Velma starting June 17.

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#3183

Posted: 5/5/24 at 11:16am

Rebecca Johnson-Smith is replacing Robyn as Velma. 

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3184

Posted: 5/5/24 at 3:11pm

FYI, Robyn said on her IG that she hurt herself last night and is out until further notice. The two u/s will cover her for the time being.

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#3185

Posted: 5/5/24 at 3:13pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "Rebecca Johnson-Smith is replacing Robyn as Velma."

Who?

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#3186

Posted: 5/6/24 at 10:31am

Ariana Madix returns to CHICAGO on Broadway August 1 - 27th!

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#3187

Posted: 5/6/24 at 2:02pm

Wow, she must have left a really good impression on the show's producers!  For those who saw her, how was she?

"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#3188

Posted: 5/6/24 at 2:30pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Wow, she must have left a really good impression on the show's producers! For those who saw her, how was she?"

They didn’t ask her back, she’s returning by her own choice.  She could return once a year and Fran and Barry would be beyond thrilled. I’m sure they’d knock off anyone from the schedule if Pamela Anderson chose to return. 

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3189

Posted: 5/6/24 at 2:53pm

Which is inevitable, yeah? Her run was a major success, I’ve been waiting for a return announcement like they’ve done with Jinkx and Ariana. 

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

[yyys]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3190

Posted: 5/6/24 at 4:25pm

Did Robyn get hurt while doing a show?

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3191

Posted: 5/6/24 at 4:51pm

yyys said: "Did Robyn get hurt while doing a show?"

Yes. She mentioned it during her IG story on Saturday.

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#3192

Posted: 5/6/24 at 6:21pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Hayley Swindal is joining the cast of Chicago later this month for a short stint as Matron Mama Morton."

Swindal returned this weekend as Mama. Not sure what happened to Natasha.

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.

[B.JAMES]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3193

Posted: 5/7/24 at 10:30am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Wow, she must have left a really good impression on the show's producers! For those who saw her, how was she?"

The good impression was the highest sales for the show outside of a Holiday season, LOL.

Joking aside, as a fan of trash television, she got me to purchase a ticket and I think she did very well.

[yyys]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3194

Posted: 5/7/24 at 10:35am

Pamela Lee Anderson was so much better than her.....wish she'd come back!

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3195

Posted: 5/8/24 at 8:18am

FYI, Robyn was back last night. Guess her injury wasn't that severe after all.

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#3196

Posted: 5/12/24 at 9:41am

Anyone catch Max Clayton's Billy Flynn last night?

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.

[RWPrincess]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3197

Posted: 5/12/24 at 3:57pm

I had a conflict last night so I hope he has the chance to go on again

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3198

Posted: 5/26/24 at 10:20am

Mary Clare King recently returned to the Ambassador Theatre on May 20th.  She is taking over the role of Go-To-Hell-Kitty while Jessica Ernest is on maternity leave.  The current Velma Kelly understudies are:  Mary Claire King, Kristen Faith Oei and Mikayla Renfrow.  Roxie Hart understudies are:  Mary Claire King and Rachel Schur.  Matron Mama Morton understudies are:  Rachel Schur, Arian Kedell and Celina Nightengale.  I wonder who will replace Max Clayton (who leaves in June) and Max Von Essen (leaving in July).

"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#3199

Posted: 5/26/24 at 10:35am