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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#3375Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/28/24 at 5:18pm
Bianca and Kimberly Marable are leaving on Jan. 19. No word on the new Velma. Red Concepcion is out as Amos on Jan. 4. Max von Essen just returned as Billy but is apparently just there for a limited time.
Some of these ensemble members have been there for 10-15 years. Time to move on already.
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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#3376Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/29/24 at 12:06am
Phantom4ever said: "Caught the show again (37th time) last night, Dec. 27 and it was sold out. I got to see my favorite Roxie again, Bianca Marroquin, and she was phenomenal as usual. I was not looking forward to Kim Marable because I did not enjoy her Velma last time but my oh my I have to say she was electric last night--might I say she was the best Velma I've ever seen. I hope she can stay in the role (or at least keep coming back to it like Bianca). Alas, I have always wanted to see an understudy for Roxie or Velma, but maybe next time.
The audience was----interesting. During the show, you would have thought it was a special performance or there was some kind of beloved celeb in the show. During the entre-acte, it's normal to see people clap, but last night people were full on dancing in their seats. it was nice to see. And many stayed til the end of the orchestra's music as well. When Velma and Roxie were given their flowers, as soon as the applause started to die down and Velma started her lines, the applause would roar back and back and back. But then on the way out, all I hear is "it was ok. It wasnt like the movie at all. It just wasn't that good etc)
I have to say though that two of the male ensembles did not have a good night last time. I could see it in their faces that they were not in the moment during All That Jazz. Another moment that stood out was the end of "Reached for the Gun" during Flynn's long note, the ensemble guys are bent over with the girls on their backs, and while everybody else was looking at the audience, winking, goofing, etc, these two had their eyes tightly shut and looked like they wouldn't last one more second with this girl on their back. I did enjoy when one of the ensemble slapped another guy (forget who) on the butt during All that Jazz and clearly threw him off his mark, and the two of them kept whispering about it for a bit.
The girls next to me. Smh. Smh. I was 3rd row aisle front orchestra, and they came in about 15 minutes before showtime. Then one made me get up so she can use the restroom. Then the other. I always appreciate when groups get up at the same time. Then one came back with FOUR drinks. Sat down. THEN went to the restroom. Then they both came back at different times. So if you're counting, I've now gotten up for them SEVEN times and the show had not even started yet. And the second girl came back with two more drinks! That's 432 dollars on alcohol! I mean, to each his own, but dang lol. At intermission--- you guessed it! Only one had to use the restroom. Then the other. Then they came back separately. The one decided they needed more 72 dollar drinks. So I got up for them a total of 13 times over the course of the show. And that's not even the worst of it. Me and My Baby is my favorite number in the show. Wanna guess when the second one decided to come back? Yup. Then the row in front of me, all stands up and completely blocks my view while one person squeezes in. Then somebody in the next row. I missed almost the entire number. I was going to talk to the House Manager about an entrance pause at the top of Act 2, but I figured that's a producer decision and Barry and Fran don't seem like the type who want to discourage people from buying drinks."
Next time stick your foot out so she trips . I’m tired of just taking rude behavior.
#3377Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/29/24 at 10:44pm
I was taking a look at the Chicago the Musical website and came upon this new cast member by the name of Tia Altinay (covering the role of Mona). She began with the show on November 11th. I also noticed that Drew Nellessen is now listed as an understudy for the role of Amos Hart.
"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: 12/29/24 at 10:44 PM
#3378Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/30/24 at 9:13pm
Kimberly Marable will continue as Velma Kelly until February 9, 2025.
"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)
#3379Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/1/25 at 7:15am
https://www.broadway.com/photos/gallery/1242/backstage-at-chicago-2024/132159/ Some backstage photos with the cast of Chicago (courtesy of Broadway.com).
"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)
#3380Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/3/25 at 10:07am
Greg Hildreth will begin as Amos this Monday.
Well, I'll be. That bird really did it.
#3381Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
#3382Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.
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#3383Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
#3384Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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)
#3385Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
#3386Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
#3387Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.
#3388Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
#3389Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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)
#3390Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
#3391Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.
#3392Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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)
#3393Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.
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