Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 132

[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3275

Posted: 8/14/24 at 6:38am

This new troll account looks oddly suspicious. 

[Ensemble1723266984]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3276

Posted: 8/16/24 at 3:13am

That's a classic Beatrice Lillie moment! Her wit was always sharp, and this story perfectly captures her playful spirit. Love how she and Noel Coward had such a brilliant rapport!

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3277

Posted: 8/16/24 at 1:08pm

abu islam said: "Great to see a dedicated thread for 'Chicago'! I also saw the show a few years ago and was blown away by the cast's energy. Leigh Zimmerman and Dylis Croman were indeed stellar. I'd love to hear more about other people’s experiences and favorite cast members. The show's blend of talent and charisma is truly unforgettable!"

Friends with Patti LuPone FANatic?

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#3278

Posted: 8/16/24 at 1:16pm

Friends with Patti LuPone FANatic?

Updated On: 8/16/24 at 01:16 PM

[EDSOSLO858]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3279

Posted: 8/20/24 at 9:41am

Orfeh will play Mama Morton from August 26 - September 15!

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

[Kad]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3280

Posted: 8/20/24 at 9:51am

Surprised she's stepping in for such a short run.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[Jordan Catalano]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3281

Posted: 8/20/24 at 10:03am

Wonder i who they have joining after to be with Alyssa. But Orfeh is EXCITING casting for me. 

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3282

Posted: 8/20/24 at 11:23am

I hope she extends into Alyssa's run...a guy can hope!

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3283

Posted: 8/20/24 at 11:23am

Kad said: "Surprised she's stepping in for such a short run."

 

Natasha was supposed to stay until September 15, but I guess she needs to leave early. She's also been out a lot since she returned, hence why Haley Swindel has been in and out of the show covering as Mama.

 

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#3284

Posted: 8/20/24 at 11:37am

Phillytheatreguy10 said: "I hope she extends into Alyssa's run...a guy can hope!"

I'm praying to the Broadway gods that she overlaps with Alyssa's run and out of Broadway week, so I can use the normal discount for a solo ticket - win-win-win!

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3285

Posted: 8/20/24 at 7:31pm

ACL2006 said: "abu islam said: "Great to see a dedicated thread for 'Chicago'! I also saw the show a few years ago and was blown away by the cast's energy. Leigh Zimmerman and Dylis Croman were indeed stellar. I'd love to hear more about other people’s experiences and favorite cast members. The show's blend of talent and charisma is truly unforgettable!"

Friends with Patti LuPone FANatic?"   Huh?

 

"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)

[macbeth]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3286

Posted: 8/21/24 at 4:14pm

Just bought my tickets, and early enough in the run as I have a feeling I'm going to want to go back. What long-overdue casting! Has she ever sung this material before in concert?

[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3287

Posted: 8/21/24 at 4:49pm

macbeth said: "Just bought my tickets, and early enough in the run as I have a feeling I'm going to want to go back. What long-overdue casting! Has she ever sung this material before in concert?"

Not yet, at least. 

 

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3288

Posted: 8/24/24 at 3:46pm

Max Clayton got called in today to play Billy Flynn as Max Von Essen is out with COVID. Max Clayton will be Billy through Tuesday.

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#3289

Posted: 8/24/24 at 5:31pm

ACL2006 said: "Max Clayton got called in today to play Billy Flynn as Max Von Essen is out with COVID. Max Clayton will be Billy through Tuesday."  Does this mean that both Jeff Gorti and Barrett Martin (both Billy Flynn understudies) were not available for some reason?  

 

"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#3290

Posted: 8/24/24 at 5:34pm

Jeff was in for the matinee, Barrett was not.

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.

[Robbie2]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3291

Posted: 8/28/24 at 8:35pm

Chicago anything? My cousin is in town and wants to see Ariana before she leaves 9/1.

"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new." Sunday in the Park with George

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3292

Posted: 8/28/24 at 10:15pm

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_PIbX9xGoM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link    A little dance segment with Orfeh, Robyn Hurder and Max Clayton.  Instagram.

"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#3293

Posted: 9/1/24 at 2:13pm

We sometimes hear about a principal player in a  musical being unable to continue mid-show and be replaced by an understudy/standby, etc.  To what extent has that happened with "Chicago"?  Does anyone have any instances where a Billy Flynn, Roxie or Velma was unable to complete a show?  

"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#3294

Posted: 9/1/24 at 4:23pm

During the original cast run of the 1996 revival, Ann Reinking wasn’t feeling well during Act 1 so she chose to skip out Act 2. Her standby, Nancy Hess, had already been dismissed for that performance (she had to call in before each performance), and was doing errands when she got the call she needed to go on for Ann for Act 2 so she had to drop everything and bolt to the Shubert Theatre. Intermission was extended a few extra minutes until Nancy was ready. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3295

Posted: 9/4/24 at 10:01am

Colombian singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra will play Billy Flynn from November 25 to December 22.

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

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3296

Posted: 9/4/24 at 11:42am

EDSOSLO858 said: "Colombian singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra will play Billy Flynn from November 25 to December 22."

That casting is announced, but we still don't know who the next Velma and Amos will be starting September 16.

*Max Von Essen extended through Nov. 24.

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.

Updated On: 9/4/24 at 11:42 AM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3297

Posted: 9/4/24 at 6:12pm

ACL2006 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Colombian singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra will play Billy Flynn from November 25 to December 22."

That casting is announced, but we still don't know who the next Velma and Amos will be starting September 16.

*Max Von Essen extended through Nov. 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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3298

Posted: 9/6/24 at 10:59pm

I was noticing on social media (IG) that some commenters were complaining how the casting of the Colombian singer as Billy Flynn is an example of stunt casting at the expense of trained professional theatre people.  Those people are blithely ignorant of the fact that Chicago's use of "unconventional casting" is a major reason that the show has been running since 1996.  While some of the choices have been dubious (Elvis Stojko anyone), most of the casting has been successsful.  

"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: 9/7/24 at 10:59 PM

[quizking101]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3299

Posted: 9/6/24 at 11:06pm

I mean, considering how many people have been consistently employed by CHICAGO for years, even DECADES, IG people complaining about a 4 week stint are just doing it to complain.

CHICAGO has had some horrific choices (Wendy Williams immediately comes to mind) but a trained singer is far from the worst possible choice for casting. Even stunt casting can be parlayed into a lucrative turn and even a budding Broadway career (Jinkx Monsoon)

The only thing I wish is that the show would start building up a stable of regular performers to run the show outside of stunt or star casting - which it seems they are starting to do more of now with adding Kimberly Marable, Robyn Hurder, Max von Essen, Max Clayton, and a few others in the mix.

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