Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 136

[EDSOSLO858]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3375

Posted: 1/3/25 at 10:07am

Greg Hildreth will begin as Amos this Monday. 

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

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3376

Posted: 1/3/25 at 10:25am

Bought tickets to see Erika, and I love Greg Hildreth, so I'm actually more excited to see him!

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

Updated On: 1/3/25 at 10:25 AM

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3377

Posted: 1/3/25 at 12:17pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Greg Hildreth will begin as Amos this Monday."

A new Amos! Huzzah! Hopefully a new Velma and Roxie come February 10!

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.

[jonartdesigns]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3378

Posted: 1/4/25 at 1:18pm

I’d love to see Mikayla Renfrow get bumped up to full time Velma. 

"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3379

Posted: 1/8/25 at 8:48pm

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEkVdDFuE2g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link    Christine Cornish is back as Hunyak for a short while.  

"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#3380

Posted: 1/12/25 at 9:13pm

I was taking a looksey at Telecharge.  This is what I found for Chicago:

Bianca Marroquin (Roxie Hart):  thru January 19th.

Erika Jayne (Roxie Hart) : Jan. 20-Feb. 9

Kimberly Marable (Velma Kelly):  thru Feb. 9

Max Von Essen (Billy Flynn): thru Feb. 23

Natasha Williams (Matron Mama Morton): thru Jan. 17

Nakiya Peterkin (Matron Mama Morton): Jan. 20 -- Feb. 23

Greg Hildreth (Amos Hart)

R. Lowe (Mary Sunshine): thru March 30th 

 



                                                      Nakiya Peterkin

"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: 1/12/25 at 09:13 PM

[NOWaWarning]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3381

Posted: 1/12/25 at 10:23pm

Video of Toni Collette’s audition for the film version has been unearthed. I love Renée in the movie, but Toni would have been a fabulous alternative!


https://x.com/zacharyj/status/1876333095013826560?s=46&t=VIhak-WwKweBmo-BP7FI3g

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3382

Posted: 1/15/25 at 12:01pm

If A Wonderful World closes by the end of January, I wonder if they'll bring back James T Lane as Billy? Charlotte is the typical Roxie Winter fill-in. Just curious to see who's the next Velma. Lana Gordon?

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#3383

Posted: 1/18/25 at 9:12pm

Swing shortage at Chicago this weekend. Marty Lawson and Mary Claire King are out on vacation this week. Sharon Moore and Chelsea James are out sick. Nicole Benoit was called in this weekend and is split tracking Go-To-Hell Kitty and Liz since Mikayla is on as Velma this weekend. David Bushman is on as Martin Harrison as well.

IMO, it shouldn't have been allowed to have three cast members out on vacation at the same time, but that's just me or they should have had more coverage for this week/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.

Updated On: 1/19/25 at 09:12 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3384

Posted: 1/20/25 at 7:25am

I still think there should  be a "Search for Velma", much like the Roxie contest from several years back.  Also, it has been a very long time since there has been a celebrity Velma.  One of my favorite Billy Flynns is Jason Danieley.

"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#3385

Posted: 1/21/25 at 9:56am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Erika-Jayne-Takes-First-Bows-in-Return-to-CHICAGO-20250121    John Michael Fiumara (Fred Casely) is very easy on the eyes!

"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: 1/21/25 at 09:56 AM

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3386

Posted: 1/30/25 at 10:28am

New Velma Kelly beginning Feb. 10!

 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Sophie-Carmen-Jones-Will-Join-CHICAGO-on-Broadway-20250130

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#3387

Posted: 1/31/25 at 8:05pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4bi87iiTZQ    An interview with Sophie Carmen Jones.  I am not familiar with her so this video is very helpful.  

"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#3388

Posted: 2/3/25 at 3:15pm

No word on the next Roxie, Billy and Mama starting Feb. 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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3389

Posted: 2/8/25 at 10:51pm

It's interesting to see that the show currently has four Velma Kelly understudies:  Christine Cornish, Mary Claire King, Kristen Faith Oei and Mikayla Renfrow.  https://playbill.com/personlistpage/person-list?production=00000150-aea2-d936-a7fd-eef6db350002&type=cp#cc

"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)

[quizking101]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3390

Posted: 2/9/25 at 7:45am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "It's interesting to see that the show currently has four Velma Kelly understudies: Christine Cornish, Mary Claire King, Kristen Faith Oei and Mikayla Renfrow.https://playbill.com/personlistpage/person-list?production=00000150-aea2-d936-a7fd-eef6db350002&type=cp#cc"

Considering a longstanding concern has been a lack of Velmas due to it being a more technically complex role than Roxie, I’m glad to see they have a full stable of women who can play the role 

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[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3391

Posted: 2/9/25 at 8:55am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "It's interesting to see that the show currently has four Velma Kelly understudies: Christine Cornish, Mary Claire King, Kristen Faith Oei and Mikayla Renfrow.https://playbill.com/personlistpage/person-list?production=00000150-aea2-d936-a7fd-eef6db350002&type=cp#cc"

Christine Cornish is no longer with the show. she returned for 3 weeks to cover Oei's leave as Hunyak. so they only have 3 Velma covers.

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#3392

Posted: 2/13/25 at 10:28am

Dylis Croman rejoins the company as Roxie, and Rema Webb assumes Mama Morton starting February 24. 

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

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3393

Posted: 2/13/25 at 10:44am

Rema as Mama!! Damn, I might have to try and see it again! Croman is a solid Roxie, too. At least Charlotte isn't returning this time. I guess Max von Essen is extending his Billy run again?

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Dylis-Croman-and-Rema-Webb-Will-Join-the-Cast-of-CHICAGO-20250213

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#3394

Posted: 2/13/25 at 7:17pm

I found this video of Rema Webb singing "As If We Never Said Goodbye" from "Sunset Boulevard".  So lovely!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oIAPzbkbdk

"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#3395

Posted: 3/2/25 at 3:20pm

https://youtu.be/fQaUi3zC_dk?si=IKFWltdcd4wsPwet   Ann Reinking's final curtain call as Roxie Hart:  1997.

"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)

[onesongglory2]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3396

Posted: 3/11/25 at 12:15pm

According to Telecharge, Max has extended again:

Max von Essen as Billy Flynn (thru 6/15)

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3397

Posted: 3/11/25 at 12:28pm

onesongglory2 said: "According toTelecharge,Max has extended again:

Max von Essen as Billy Flynn (thru 6/15)"

Good for him. Definitely one of the longest tenured Billy Flynns. Though I thought they'd bring back James T Lane for a few months.

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.

[AKarp2013]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3398

Posted: 3/11/25 at 12:54pm

Saw the show again over the weekend. Webb is excellent as Mama and sang the heck out of her songs. As was Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma. I adored everything about her performance. Hope they stay with the show for a good while.

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#3399

Posted: 3/11/25 at 7:45pm

Sophie is there through May 4. Webb is there through May 18. Sadly, Dylkis is there only until March 23. Chicago doesn't appear to have a name lined up, and their recent grosses haven't been good.

• Dylis Croman as Roxie Hart (thru 3/23)
• Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly (thru 5/4)
• Max von Essen as Billy Flynn (thru 6/15)
• Rema Webb as Matron "Mama" Morton (thru 5/18)
• Greg Hildreth as Amos Hart (thru 3/30)
• R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine (thru 3/30)

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.