Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 145
Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#3600Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/24/25 at 3:40pm
Anyone know how hard is it to get a single rush ticket close to showtime lately?
#3601Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/24/25 at 6:30pm
I saw this on November 17th with a friend. We have laughed at least 10 times since then just recalling James T. Lane's performance as the jury. He is so good that it is almost scary especially that tongue thing he does.
#3602Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/24/25 at 8:34pm
FANtomFollies said: "Anyone know how hard is it to get a single rush ticket close to showtime lately?"
Easy. Alex & Kate aren't selling out the show but it's seemed to breathe new life into it.
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.
#3603Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/26/25 at 10:23am
Robyn Hurder is returning to CHICAGO as Velma for a 4-week stint from Dec. 15 through Jan. 11. Sophia Carmen-Jones will return Jan. 12.
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.
#3604Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/26/25 at 11:34am
Robyn Hurder and Kate Baldwin on stage together sounds like heaven, to be honest.
#3605Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/26/25 at 2:19pm
ColorTheHours048: Robyn Hurder and Kate Baldwin on stage together sounds like heaven, to be honest.
This. I completely agree. I will be going back to see them together in January.
#3606Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/26/25 at 2:45pm
ColorTheHours048 said: "Robyn Hurder and Kate Baldwin on stage together sounds like heaven, to be honest."
Hurder's Velma is fantastic. Top 3 in my book along with Deidre Goodwin and Leigh Zimmerman.
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.
#3607Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/27/25 at 7:37am
I think this trio of Hurder, Baldwin and Newell is going to finally get me back to see Chicago after 20 years. My one complaint is I really hate most of the period wigs they use in the show now. I thought part of what made this revival so cool when it opened was the sleek and modern hairstyles. I don't understand why the entire production looks modern except for the hair now.
#3608Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/28/25 at 7:49am
still shocking that Chicago was, once again, the only Broadway show playing last night, and they once again had a sellout.
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.
#3609Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/28/25 at 7:34pm
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRm1N0UESGG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Marsha Bagwell as "Matron Mama Morton" (1985)
"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)
#3610Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/29/25 at 10:53pm
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRqEfBrkXph/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Chita and Gwen perform "Nowadays".
"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)
#3611Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/30/25 at 5:09pm
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRsdfdhESt2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Marsha Bagwell, the original standby for Matron Mama Morton in the 1975 production of Chicago.
"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)
#3612Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/30/25 at 5:17pm
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRpQcHvDb_j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Marsha Bagwell and her wonderful audition story for the roles of Mary Sunshine and Matron Mama Morton in the original production of Chicago.
"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)
#3613Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/30/25 at 5:25pm
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRpeIpHDQk4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Marsha Bagwell (Matron Mama Morton / Mary Sunshine standby) talks about the first time she went on as Matron Mama Morton in the 1975 production of Chicago.
"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)
#3614Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/1/25 at 9:14am
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" cast member Whitney Leavitt joins as Roxie Hart from February 2 - March 15.
- You'll be back! Emus can't help people customize and save hundreds on car insurance with Liberty Mutual. You're just a flightless bird!
- No. He's a dreamer, Frank.
#3615Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/1/25 at 9:29am
EDSOSLO858 said: ""The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" cast member Whitney Leavitt joins as Roxie Hart from February 2 - March 15."
No thanks.
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.
#3616Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/1/25 at 9:43am
I’d just like to thank Barry and Fran for saving me from spending money on their show for the foreseeable future.
#3617Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/1/25 at 10:02am
Jordan Catalano said: "I’d just like to thank Barry and Fran for saving me from spending money on their show for the foreseeable future."
I'm going to try and see it again when Hurder returns. The quartet of Hurder/Baldwin/Mutu/Newell seems to go. Maybe I'll luck out and get Max Clayton or James T. Lane as Billy.
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.
#3618Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/1/25 at 10:06am
I won’t have any shekels left for Chicago in February because I will be going back to see Kate again with Robyn.
However, I will say that I thought Whitney should have won DWTS and I don’t know anything about that Mormon wife show. She worked very hard on DWTS and had simply gorgeous lines. She really was my favorite so I am happy for her.
#3619Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/1/25 at 10:19am
ACL2006 said: "Jordan Catalano said: "I’d just like to thank Barry and Fran for saving me from spending money on their show for the foreseeable future."
I'm going to try and see it again when Hurder returns. The quartet of Hurder/Baldwin/Mutu/Newell seems to go. Maybe I'll luck out and get Max Clayton or James T. Lane as Billy."
Honestly pissed they couldn’t snap up Elaine Hendrix instead. THAT would’ve been a Roxie worth seeing. Any time they bring in a famous-for-being-famous reality star (Housewives/Mormon Wives…that sub genre), I roll my eyes. Granted, it’s what helps keep the Weisslers able to run Chicago endlessly - they will not pay big bucks for anyone and so they can get these types for high name value at a low price.
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#3620Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/1/25 at 12:15pm
quizking101 said: "ACL2006 said: "Jordan Catalano said: "I’d just like to thank Barry and Fran for saving me from spending money on their show for the foreseeable future."
I'm going to try and see it again when Hurder returns. The quartet of Hurder/Baldwin/Mutu/Newell seems to go. Maybe I'll luck out and get Max Clayton or James T. Lane as Billy."
Honestly pissed they couldn’t snap up Elaine Hendrix instead. THAT would’ve been a Roxie worth seeing. Any time they bring in a famous-for-being-famous reality star (Housewives/Mormon Wives…that sub genre), I roll my eyes. Granted, it’s what helps keep the Weisslers able to run Chicago endlessly - they will not pay big bucksfor anyone and so they can get these types for high name value at a low price."
jordan didn’t eleanie have trouble with dwts and her ribs or hip? Can’t picture her doing every show
#3621Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/1/25 at 9:33pm
Former Velma Terra C MacLeod is playing the role of Marlene Dietrich , along with Deborah Hay as Edith Piaf. https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/piaf-dietrich Feb. 17, 2026---March 7, 2026
"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)
#3622Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/4/25 at 9:11am
FYI, Alex is out of the show the rest of this week/weekend due to previous scheduled concerts.
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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#3623Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/4/25 at 10:23am
Any news on the tour cast? Is it non-equity?
#3624Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/4/25 at 11:33am
ColdClimateDude said: "Any news on the tour cast? Is it non-equity?" Yes. As far as I can tell, the last Cellblock Tour equity production was in 2019, with Lana Gordon and Dylis Croman (I saw them two times in Houston.)
"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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