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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#3475Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/11/25 at 11:25pm
I just watched the Pamela Anderson documentary "Pamela: A Love Story" for the first time. I liked the part where she rehearses for the role of Roxie. She seemed like a charming Roxie...not a natural dancer or singer, but she pulled it off. Bravo to her. For those who saw her in the show, what were your impressions of her in the role?
"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)
#3476Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/12/25 at 12:07am
I saw her last performance and thought she was spectacular. Hilarious, effortlessly charming. She had a pleasant voice and danced well, she even did the full cartwheel!
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#3477Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/12/25 at 8:08am
Pamela couldn’t sing it or dance it, and her acting wasn’t great at the early performance I went to, but she IS Roxie in many ways. It worked.
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#3478Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/12/25 at 9:43am
Her and Lana Gordon had great chemistry together. She was somehow both the conventional and unconventional choice. I think Roxie is supposed to be someone who has an inflated sense of fame undercut by a lack of talent in the song and dance department.
Pamela is neither a songstress or a dancer (though a small case could be made for the latter given her appearances in the DWTS/Strictly franchises). She was perfectly quirky, sexy, sassy when she needed to be, and her nervousness during the big finale lent a realism to it. She WAS Roxie.
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#3479Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/12/25 at 9:58am
I ADORED Pamela I as Roxy. I thought she absolutely nailed the role. I agree with quizking's assessment on her chemistry with Lana Gordon and the realism she brought to the role. She was just a delight and brought some great energy to the show.
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Updated On: 7/12/25 at 09:58 AM
#3480Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/12/25 at 12:30pm
Anderson was a pleasant surprise. I saw the show not for her, but to finally see Gordon in the role. Once in a while their questionable stunt casting pulls off the role and shocks everyone. Probably not since Jerry Springer as Billy Flynn was I impressed with a celebrity jumping in the show.
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.
#3481Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/12/25 at 1:15pm
ACL2006 said: "Probably not since Jerry Springer as Billy Flynn was I impressed with a celebrity jumping in the show."
Oh, I HAVE to hear more about this.
Also, speaking of Billy Flynn - James T. Lane is going on as Billy on Monday and Tuesday (7/14 and 7/15)
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#3482Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/12/25 at 1:25pm
quizking101 said: "ACL2006 said: "Probably not since Jerry Springer as Billy Flynn was I impressed with a celebrity jumping in the show."
Oh, I HAVE to hear more about this.
Also, speaking of Billy Flynn - James T. Lane is going on as Billy on Monday and Tuesday (7/14 and 7/15)"
Springer actually sung the role quite well. Couldn't sustain the long note in "Both Reached For the Gun". His acting was also very good and had good charisma, too. There was a reason why he kept getting asked back.
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.
#3483Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/18/25 at 2:51pm
"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)
#3484Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/21/25 at 3:28pm
"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)
#3485Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/21/25 at 5:46pm
two weeks away from some new (or returning) leads joining the show and there's been zero announcements or hints on social media.
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.
#3486Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/22/25 at 3:19am
They really need to go all out with casting for the 30th anniversary next year.
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#3487Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/22/25 at 9:45am
In years past, you could have quite a few celebrity Billys. Now, not so much. The same thing goes with celebrity Velmas. It hasn't been happening much. There are more celebrities willing (and able) to take on the role of Roxie. For Mama, it would be great to have a return of Patti LaBelle or Jennifer Holiday. At the moment, Pamela Anderson is undertaking a role in "Camino Real". So she's out of consideration for a while. I'm not sure what Ariana Madix's availability is at the moment, but she's always popular when she makes a return. Indeed, Chicago casting needs to make some inspired casting. As I've mentioned before, I don't remember seeing Chicago's grosses as low as they have been during the summer months. Something needs to happen.
"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: 7/22/25 at 09:45 AM
#3488Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/25/25 at 10:58pm
Samantha Sturm made her Roxie debut tonight.
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.
#3489Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/29/25 at 2:38pm
ACL2006 said: "two weeks away from some new (or returning) leads joining the show and there's been zero announcements or hints on social media."
Less than a week away and the new leads haven't been announced. Guessing it's just a bunch of recycled vets returning.
CORRECTION: only Dylis Croman is leaving this week. The remaining leads are all there through August 10 now.
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: 7/29/25 at 02:38 PM
#3490Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/4/25 at 8:13am
so, anyone know who's Roxie starting tonight?
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.
#3491Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/4/25 at 10:56am
ACL2006 said: "so, anyone know who's Roxie starting tonight?"
No Roxie announcement. Bianca returns as Velma, new Mama and Billy start next Monday.
https://playbill.com/article/tam-mutu-jacqueline-b-arnold-to-join-broadways-chicago-bianca-marroquin-sets-return
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.
#3492Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/4/25 at 11:30am
ACL2006 said: "ACL2006 said: "so, anyone know who's Roxie starting tonight?"
No Roxie announcement. Bianca returns as Velma, new Mama and Billy start next Monday.
https://playbill.com/article/tam-mutu-jacqueline-b-arnold-to-join-broadways-chicago-bianca-marroquin-sets-return"
EDIT: Croman extended through Aug 17. Rachel Schur returns for two weeks as Roxie after that. Probably a name entering the show in September as Roxie.
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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