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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#3325Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/20/24 at 1:01pm
Rachel Schur Chase as Roxie Hart (date unknown)
"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)
#3326Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/20/24 at 1:04pm
Mary Claire King ( Roxie AND Velma Kelly understudy) as Roxie.
"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: 10/20/24 at 01:04 PM
inception
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
#3327Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/20/24 at 1:52pm
Who will be on following Ms Milano's dates? Also the week von Essan performs with the Philharmonic for their Pops concert on a Friday night, is he likely to be out the whole week? It's the same week after Milano's dates end. Is it likely to be understudies for all roles that week?
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#3328Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/22/24 at 11:21pm
Arian Keddell, who plays the character of Mona and is a Matron Mama Morton understudy, is leaving the show for a while, as she takes a maternity leave.
"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
#3329Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/22/24 at 11:28pm
Why? Why is this info relevant to anyone?
#3330Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/23/24 at 6:29pm
Awesome news! Bianca Marroquin is returning as Roxie Hart beginning Novemer 25th.
"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)
#3331Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/23/24 at 10:40pm
https://youtu.be/ZQ-zoVcYi3Y?si=gsztfgtMK-cP8uS1 This is a video of Max Von Essen and four ladies from the cast of "Chicago". (from about 3 months ago).
"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)
#3332Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/24/24 at 5:25pm
Terra C makes a return as Velma Kelly in a 2025 Canadian production.
"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)
#3333Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/24/24 at 5:31pm
https://chicagolacomediemusicale.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGHm3FleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHahWxke4l2JeIrnppbNtSUGUqbVLVNe6WTmHU18Qg7nkq8p35V0Y0us6Yw_aem_KWgUbDGaqk5H56WvM3gYFQ Summer 2025 in Quebec
"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)
#3334Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/27/24 at 8:44am
ACL2006 said: "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."
And Milano's out again this weekend.
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.
#3335Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/27/24 at 9:06am
How many shows has she done ?
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#3336Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/27/24 at 9:29am
WldKingdomHM said: "How many shows has she done ?"
Technically, this is her Broadway debut but she’s done other shows in the past including playing July in the original 2nd National Tour of ANNIE.
#3337Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/27/24 at 10:33am
WldKingdomHM said: "How many shows has she done ?"
She's missed at least 18 shows to my knowledge, if not, probably more. And she's only in for a 2 month run.
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.
#3338Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/27/24 at 10:47am
I attempted to see her on Monday, October 14, but she was out so I got a refund.
Went back this past Tuesday, October 22, and caught her. Looks like I’m lucky to have seen her.
Just for comparison purposes, I believe Pamela Anderson missed zero performances for her entire run, is this correct?
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#3339Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/27/24 at 10:51am
Indeed - Pamela Anderson never missed a single performance during her entire run.
#3340Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/27/24 at 12:07pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "Indeed - Pamela Anderson never missed a single performance during her entire run."
They need to get Pam Anderson back for the Winter to boost sales.
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.
#3341Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/29/24 at 8:43am
longtime swing, Jennifer Dunne, has left the show. Chelsea James has joined the company after spending two years on the non-equity tour. Dunne had been out of the show for a while due to injury with Nicole Benoit filling in when needed. Nicole will cover Mona for the next few weeks.
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.
#3342Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/29/24 at 5:19pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/DBt2uAIMPwY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Chelsea James
"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: 10/29/24 at 05:19 PM
RWPrincess
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/18
#3343Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/29/24 at 9:23pm
I had been really tempted to see Alyssa. Glad I didn't bother.
KMKJ
Swing Joined: 11/20/19
#3344Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/30/24 at 7:25pm
WithoutATrace said: "Went back this past Tuesday, October 22, and caught her.”
How was she?
#3345Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/31/24 at 10:10am
Her acting and singing were very good. The audience was definitely with her and supportive of her throughout, which was fantastic to see. Her Roxie monologue was her best number and she sold it extremely well. The dancing left a lot to be desired though - she didn't do all of the choreography in Me and My Baby and her Hot Honey Rag was tentative and it seemed like she relied on her costar a lot instead of having the confidence in herself to pull of the dance moves (which I am sure she is highly capable of doing). Nevertheless, I had a fantastic time and am thrilled to have caught her as I am a huge fan of hers from her Melrose Place days back in the late 90s. I'm very sorry to hear that she has been missing so many performances, but I'm grateful that I live here am able to be flexible as to when I can see it, as opposed to the tourists who are only here for a few days.
#3346Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/3/24 at 7:02pm
Milano was out again this weekend.
Chelsea James made her debut today as Go-To-Hell Kitty.
Jeff Gorti was on as Fred Casely this weekend and Joseph London was on as Mary Sunshine all weekend, too.
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: 11/3/24 at 07:02 PM
#3347Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/5/24 at 6:17am
The delightful (and fellow Texan) Dylis Croman is returning as Roxie from November 11th (my birthday) to November 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)
#3348Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/8/24 at 7:50pm
Max Clayton will be Billy Flynn next week while Max von Essen is 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.
#3349Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/11/24 at 9:30pm
Today, I turned 63 (ugh). I was born on November 11, 1961 in Laredo, Texas. I hope to visit NYC sometime in December.
"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)
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