Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 130

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3225

Posted: 6/18/24 at 10:23pm

Robyn Hurder as Velma Kelly

"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#3226

Posted: 6/18/24 at 10:42pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "



Robyn Hurder as Velma Kelly"

 

FYI, Robyn injured herself again on Sunday night. Doesn't sound serious and she's expected to come back on Thursday.

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#3227

Posted: 6/20/24 at 1:54pm

 

"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#3228

Posted: 6/22/24 at 10:55am

Matthew Winnege is truly multitalented.  He covers the roles of bailiff, court clerk, "tap dance" specialty and Amos Hart.  He posted a picture on IG as having had an Amos understudy rehearsal.

"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#3229

Posted: 6/26/24 at 6:15pm

https://youtu.be/1f7snBn0rs4?si=4sPGo81joegV6VSv  This is a video of Jinx singing various tunes in a song association game.   By the way, who all is planning on seeing her when her limited run begins tomorrow, June 27?  

"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#3230

Posted: 6/27/24 at 7:56am

Updated On: 6/27/24 at 07:56 AM

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3231

Posted: 6/27/24 at 8:25am

Kind of odd Jinkx is only returning for 20 performances. Not even a full 3 weeks. This will probably give them a boost next week when July 4 weekend is typically quiet.

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#3232

Posted: 6/29/24 at 11:54am

I wonder who is coming in as the next Billy Flynn when Max Von Essen finishes his (very) long run.  

"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)

[MezzA101]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3233

Posted: 6/29/24 at 12:49pm

Ambassador Theatre: The Old-World Way To Watch ‘Chicago’

 

https://secretnyc.co/ambassador-theatre-nyc/

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3234

Posted: 7/1/24 at 8:54am

J. London will be Mary Sunshine for 24 performances, from July 1-24.  

"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#3235

Posted: 7/1/24 at 12:02pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "J. London will be Mary Sunshine for 24 performances, from July 1-24."

I'd assume Jayke workman is back as the standby then.

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#3236

Posted: 7/1/24 at 6:44pm

I was curious about Jayke Workman's voice, as I've never heard it.  This is a duet with Teal Wicks. https://youtu.be/LEph860o38s?si=bGA9YW626dzqOMka

"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#3237

Posted: 7/1/24 at 7:58pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I was curious about Jayke Workman's voice, as I've never heard it. This is a duet with Teal Wicks.https://youtu.be/LEph860o38s?si=bGA9YW626dzqOMka"

Workman did the non-equity tour of CHICAGO in 2019-20. When Chicago reopened and they had a COVID outbreak and needed a Mary Sunshine, Jayke got the call and made his Bway debut. He continues to get called in when either Lowe or London are on vacation.

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#3238

Posted: 7/3/24 at 4:04pm

Mary Claire King made her ROXIE debut last night. Charlotte has only been back a week and is already missing shows.

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.

[EDSOSLO858]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3239

Posted: 7/15/24 at 10:21am

Madix will return from August 1 — September 1

"When we die, we go bye bye." - Abe Lincolns

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3240

Posted: 7/15/24 at 11:01am

ACL2006 said: "Mary Claire King made her ROXIE debut last night. Charlotte has only been back a week and is already missing shows."

Charlotte was out again this weekend with Rachel playing Roxie. Could have been due to them playing 12 shows over 9 days.

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#3241

Posted: 7/16/24 at 9:00am

Today is Rob Bowman's final day as musical director for Chicago (per his Threads page) .  I met him once at the stage door.   Very nice person.

"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)

[SuttonPeron]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3242

Posted: 7/16/24 at 11:16am

Such a nice guy. Did a terrific job as music supervisor for all of the international production as well.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3243

Posted: 7/17/24 at 7:31pm

Who will be the next Billy Flynn (after Max Von Essen)?  For a future Billy, I would love to see Nick Adams.  

"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#3244

Posted: 7/18/24 at 5:04pm

ACL2006 said: "ACL2006 said: "Mary Claire King made her ROXIE debut last night. Charlotte has only been back a week and is already missing shows."

Charlotte was out again this weekend with Rachel playing Roxie. Could have been due to them playing 12 shows over 9 days."

Charlotte is still out. Rachel was Roxie on Monday and Tuesday and now Mary Claire King is Roxie tonight. Why did she even bother returning if she can't handle the role anymore?

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#3245

Posted: 7/24/24 at 9:51am

Robyn injured herself again over the weekend. She'll be out until August 6.

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#3246

Posted: 7/24/24 at 10:57am

Has Max extended his current run as Billy?

"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)

[MatthewS1]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3247

Posted: 7/24/24 at 11:10am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Has Max extended his current run as Billy?"

His instagram bio says through Sept 15th. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3248

Posted: 7/24/24 at 1:37pm

The reason I was asking is that I seem to remember that he was originally slated to end his current run sometime in July.   He now seems to have the record for longest continuous stay as Billy Flynn.  

"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#3249

Posted: 7/24/24 at 9:28pm

Telecharge has some interesting casting information.  Charlotte D'Amboise current run is until July 31 and then returns from Sept. 2 --Sept. 15.  Natasha Williams is with the show until Aug. 25, but Jennifer Fouche has a brief run from July 25-July 29.  And lastly,  Amra Faye Wright makes a return as Velma Kelly from July 29--August 5.  Thoughts  ACL?

"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)

Updated On: 7/24/24 at 09:28 PM