#3601
Posted: 11/24/25 at 3:40pm
Anyone know how hard is it to get a single rush ticket close to showtime lately?
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#3602
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.
#3603
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.
#3604
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.
#3605
Posted: 11/26/25 at 11:34am
Robyn Hurder and Kate Baldwin on stage together sounds like heaven, to be honest.
#3606
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.
#3607
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.
#3608
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.
#3609
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.
#3610
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)
#3611
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)
#3612
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)
#3613
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)
#3614
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)
#3615
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.
“I am furious, but I am sailing.”
#3616
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.
#3617
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.
#3618
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.
#3619
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.
#3620
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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#3621
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
#3622
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)
#3623
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.
#3624
Posted: 12/4/25 at 10:23am
Any news on the tour cast? Is it non-equity?
#3625
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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