Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread — Page 141

Mira Sorvino!!!!!!

That means she’ll be in town when “Romy and Michele” opens which will be great for them. I can’t wait for this.

Jordan Catalano said: "Mira Sorvino!!!!!! "

What's her theater/stage experience?

Saw the show at the Ambassador for the 38th time last night.

First time seeing Bianca as Velma! I definitely like her better as Roxie. The best way to describe her way of singing All that Jazz was goofy? She used her silly voice (like the one when she mocks Billy before the trial) It pains me to say that because I adore her as Roxie and I'm alway so thrilled when she comes back to the role. She threw a rose at me too and it bounced off my hand and the girl next to me grabbed it. The same girl who didn't clap once throughout the entire show ugh.

I have to mention James T. Lane being back in the cast. What a dynamo. And he elevates Me and My Baby so much. And now he's playing the jury so it's refreshing to see someone else in that role.

By the way.... I distinctly remember Billy Flynn taking off Mary's wig but the last few times, Mary takes off her own wig. The first time I saw it, it look as if R. Lowe got annoyed at waiting for Billy to take it off so he just did it himself but now it seems to be an official change in blocking. Am I imagining this?

Rachel Schur was awesome as Roxie. She was in good voice and she was funny--what more could ask from Roxie?

I miss how the conductor used to encourage people to stay after the curtain call and clap along with the band.

Raymond Bokhour blew the roof off with Mr. Cellophane. When he started getting into for the final refrain of the song, I thought the audience was gonna charge the stage they were so rapturous. When he left for "exit music" he normally walks all the way downstage and opens his mouth to say something but then doesn't say it, but last night a girl shouted "I love you!" and he smiled and laughed instead. When he tried to say his line "I hope I didn't take up too much of your time" the applause wouldn't stop so he left the stage without saying it. Coincidentally, when we were in line ot enter the theater, a girl was saying to her friend "Omg! Like last time I saw it, there was this old bald guy singing a song and he was all "I hope I didnt take up too much of your time" and I was like awww! youre sweet!" lol. So apparently it was Amos Appreciation Night last night.

From all accounts, Rachel Schur Chase is doing great as Roxie Hart. She knows her stuff. But, there's not enough publicity/video of her performances. It would be to the show's advantage to present Rachel and company so people can witness her talent. Come on Chicago producers....get with the program. Show us what makes Rachel Schur Chase a talented Roxie!

I disagree. While I don't mean a full fledged campaign, it would be helpful to promote the show in some way, so people can see the Roxie lead.

Is anyone going to see Mira Sorvino's debut as Roxie Hart tomorrow, Monday September 15th? It would be interesting to know your thoughts about her performance. The one thing I did not know about her was that she's a fairly tall at 5'10. Good luck to her!

I am surprised that there has been no mention of Mira Sorvino's performance. How is she doing?

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I am surprised that there has been no mention of Mira Sorvino's performance. How is she doing?"

Reddit has mixed reviews.



And no news who's Velma and Billy starting next week...

ACL2006 said: "Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I am surprised that there has been no mention of Mira Sorvino's performance. How is she doing?"

Reddit has mixed reviews.



And no news who's Velma and Billy starting next week..." My wish would be for Terra C to make a return to the Ambassador. After all, she just finished her Canadian run. But, perhaps that ship has sailed.

Previously, someone mentioned that Reddit reviews of Mira were mixed. It would be great for someone who has seen her first hand to share their thoughts about her performance. The producers haven't even release a snippet of Mira dancing along or together with Bianca Marroquin.

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Previously, someone mentioned that Reddit reviews of Mira were mixed. It would be great for someone who has seen her first hand to share their thoughts about her performance. The producers haven't even release a snippet of Mira dancing along or together with Bianca Marroquin."

They released photos today of Sorvino. the general reviews on Reddit is she's too old for the role and can't sing and isn't a dancer.

I was curious to see Mira, but she’s not the kind of bombshell casting (Pamela Anderson, Jinkx Monsoon) where I would shell out more than a rush price. And since Chicago never has rush tickets, I think this falls into a “skip” for me.

Even if she’s not the greatest dancer or singer (per reports), I feel like there have been far worse people they’ve brought aboard. If anything, as long as she can hold a note, she can do as many a Roxie have done and just act through the song.