Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 133

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/7/24 at 8:22am

Red Conception is a new Amos and Orfeh is a new Mama. About half of the ensemble are 10+ years in the show(Sharon Moore & David Bushman are over 20 years, Charlotte has been in and out for 20 years, Ryan Lowe is close to 20 years). Since they reopened in Sept. 2021, there's some new faces: Celina Nightengale, Arian Kendall, Kristen Faith Oei, Mikayla Renfrow, Jaquez, Max Clayton, Kristen Covillo, Khori Michelle Petinaud. I wonder if Emma Pittman would return as Roxie after her contract in The Outsiders is up?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/7/24 at 9:53pm

It's kind of odd that the next Velma hasn't been announced as of yet.  Is Lana Gordon still with the Hadestown tour?  

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/7/24 at 11:11pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "It's kind of odd that the next Velma hasn't been announced as of yet. Is Lana Gordon still with the Hadestown tour?"

no, the equity tour recently closed. they're starting up a non-equity tour in a few weeks.

 

https://www.hadestowntour.com/

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 9/11/24 at 2:22am

i have  

one time reinking was replaced mid act one with Nancy Hess after “Roxie”. Show didn’t have to stop .

another time ute was replaced mid act one with Nancy again. The show stopped mid act one.  

I’ve seen a few shows where the ensemble changed mid show  - one time the chick playing June became also kitty midshow 


Patti LuPone FANatic said: "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?"

 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/11/24 at 9:17pm

I have noticed on social media that there are quite a few reels of aspiring Chicago dancers performing "The Gun".  They're really quite talented.https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-ncf8-R7i0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Updated On: 9/11/24 at 09:17 PM

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 9/12/24 at 6:03am

Oh, boy. These are NOT “aspiring” CHICAGO dancers. The Weisslers couldn’t afford them, to begin with. Look them up before you make such a statement. Also, this is currently a viral TikTok moment so everyone and their mother is currently posting videos doing this routine (Google: viral). This will be over in another few weeks before another dance routine goes viral. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/12/24 at 8:18am

Kimberly Marable will return as Velma beginning on September 16.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/12/24 at 11:06pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "Oh, boy. These are NOT “aspiring” CHICAGO dancers. The Weisslers couldn’t afford them, to begin with. Look them up before you make such a statement. Also, this is currently a viral TikTok moment so everyone and their mother is currently posting videos doing this routine (Google: viral). This will be over in another few weeks before another dance routine goes viral."  How would you know?  I meant they aspire to become Chicago dancers.  I'm sure most people understood that....most.  When I see this quote, I'm immediately reminded of ReginaGeorgeBrodyFosse:"There's a name for you ladies, but it isn't used in high society... outside of a kennel."  It's back to the Ignore Kennel for you RGBF.

 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/16/24 at 9:04pm

Who is seeing Alyssa Milano's first performance as Roxie Hart?  Please share your thoughts.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/18/24 at 8:28pm

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAEVsHQsxZr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link      Chicago doing its part to promote voter registration.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/20/24 at 8:55pm

Both Kimberly Marable (Velma Kelly) and Natasha Williams (Matron Mama Morton) are with the show til Jan, 5, 2025.  

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 9/20/24 at 11:45pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Both Kimberly Marable (Velma Kelly) and Natasha Williams (Matron Mama Morton) are with the show til Jan, 5, 2025."

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/21/24 at 7:36pm

Alyssa Milano was out last night and both shows today.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/26/24 at 10:23pm

Has anyone had a chance to see Alyssa Milano as Roxie?  The most recent grosses weren't the best, obviously.  I'd be curious to know how she's doing with the singing and dancing.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/26/24 at 11:05pm

https://chicagoontour.com/schedule  The new Chicago Tour begins in November.  The closest stop to Austin is College Station (Feb. 18-19).  I tried accessing the cast list, but it couldn't open.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 10/1/24 at 7:26pm

The National Tour Cast of "Chicago"  https://chicagoontour.com/cast

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 10/3/24 at 6:17am

Alyssa Milano Is obviously setting this board on fire! 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/3/24 at 8:16am

rosscoe(au) said: "Alyssa Milano Is obviously setting this board on fire!"

Milano isn't doing anything for the box office. Marable's Velma is dull. The show went from being vibrant and energetic again w/Ariana and Robyn Hurder to dull and stale. Chicago needs to find another Jinkx, Pam Anderson or Arianna again for the winter, otherwise the Ambassador Theater is going to be a ghost town come January.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 10/3/24 at 9:08pm

ACL2006 said: "rosscoe(au) said: "Alyssa Milano Is obviously setting this board on fire!"

Milano isn't doing anything for the box office. Marable's Velma is dull. The show went from being vibrant and energetic again w/Ariana and Robyn Hurder to dull and stale. Chicago needs to find another Jinkx, Pam Anderson or Arianna again for the winter, otherwise the Ambassador Theater is going to be a ghost town come January."

True and that's what I heard Milano is just ok nothing special. Show was alive,  fresh and exciting especially when Ariana, Robyn, Orfeh and Max Clayton were in as they were FIRE!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 10/18/24 at 7:15pm

I think Nick Adams would be an amazing Billy Flynn.  He is a fantastic triple threat!   Aside from that, he has a history with the show.  May the casting deities make it happen.

Updated On: 10/18/24 at 07:15 PM

[quizking101]

Posted: 10/18/24 at 7:36pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "

I think Nick Adams would be an amazing Billy Flynn. He is a fantastic triple threat! Aside from that, he has a history with the show. May the casting deities make it happen."

He’s occupied through at LEAST January depending on how DRAG: THE MUSICAL plays out. For me, he still reads too young to be Billy. It wouldn’t hurt to continue building up their stable of mainstays - although those blockbuster “must see” stunt castings are what power a relatively cheap show through these otherwise lean times 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/19/24 at 12:59pm

Curious to see who gets brought in this winter.

Also, Milano missed more shows this week. Not a good attendance record.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 10/19/24 at 8:48pm

I think I saw something online that mentioned Denny Paschall as being the show's dance captain, while David Bushman works in an international production.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/19/24 at 10:35pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I think I saw something online that mentioned Denny Paschall as being the show's dance captain, while David Bushman works in an international production."

Bushman just choreographed three different productions. the non-equity US tour, the new European tour & the UK tour.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/20/24 at 11:45am

ACL2006 said: "Curious to see who gets brought in this winter.

Also, Milano missed more shows this week. Not a good attendance record."

Milano has been out all week with Rachel Schur(both shows today) & Mary Claire King(both shows Saturday) rotating as Roxie this week.