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#3325Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/18/24 at 7:36pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "RC61Austin@aol.com

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.
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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 


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#3326Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.


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.

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#3327Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.


"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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#3328Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.


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.

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#3329Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.
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Milano has been out all week with Rachel Schur(both shows today) & Mary Claire King(both shows Saturday) rotating as Roxie this week.


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.

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#3330Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/20/24 at 1:01pm

Rachel Schur Chase as Roxie Hart (date unknown)  

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"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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#3331Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/20/24 at 1:04pm

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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

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#3332Chicago 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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#3333Chicago 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)

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#3334Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/22/24 at 11:28pm

Why? Why is this info relevant to anyone? 


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#3335Chicago 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)

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#3336Chicago 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)

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#3337Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/24/24 at 5:25pm

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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)

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#3338Chicago 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)

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#3339Chicago 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.
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Milano has been out all week with Rachel Schur(both shows today) & Mary Claire King(both shows Saturday) rotating as Roxie this week.
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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.

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#3340Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/27/24 at 9:06am

How many shows has she done ?

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#3341Chicago 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. 


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#3342Chicago 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.

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#3343Chicago 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?

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#3344Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/27/24 at 10:51am

Indeed - Pamela Anderson never missed a single performance during her entire run. 


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#3345Chicago 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.

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#3346Chicago 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.

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#3347Chicago 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
#3348Chicago 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
#3349Chicago 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?


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