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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#3175Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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)
#3176Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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)
#3177Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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)
#3178Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.
#3179Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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)
#3180Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.
#3181Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
#3182Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#3183Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/5/24 at 11:16am
Rebecca Johnson-Smith is replacing Robyn as Velma.
#3184Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.
#3185Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.
#3186Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.
#3187Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#3188Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.
#3189Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/29/14
#3190Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/6/24 at 4:25pm
Did Robyn get hurt while doing a show?
#3191Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.
#3192Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.
#3193Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/29/14
#3194Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/7/24 at 10:35am
Pamela Lee Anderson was so much better than her.....wish she'd come back!
#3195Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.
#3196Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/18
#3197Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/12/24 at 3:57pm
I had a conflict last night so I hope he has the chance to go on again
#3198Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
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