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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#3750Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/26 at 12:18pm
ACL2006 said: "So, does this mean Ryan Lowe is the 7th cast member that got fired? Surprised Kilgore would take this role considering how small it is"
Based on Lowe’s performance I saw last week, I’d say maybe so. Unless he’s taking an extended leave of some kind. But it also isn’t surprising an actor like Mykal Kilgore would take a role like this. Chicago’s an institution of its own. It’s a guaranteed paycheck, and - if he wants and does well in the role - allows him carte blanche to come and go for other contracts. It’s the between-gigs dream job, or the safe place to land, depending on how you look at it.
#3751Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/26 at 12:24pm
The press release has 7 names. Which means seven current members are leaving. So this throws out Jeff Gorti as one of the 7. Tia Altinay replaces Arian Keddell and Chelsea James returns as a swing(replacing Moore?). Three male ensemble members are new, so the missing actor is a male not returning (unless Max Clayton is the one not returning?).
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/M-Kilgore-Greg-Hildreth-and-More-Will-Join-CHICAGO-on-Broadway-20260122
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.
#3752Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/26 at 1:37pm
Is this the first time Mary Sunshine has been played by a POC? Honestly surprised Lowe was let go but it'll be nice to have a fresh start on that front.
Chelsea James as Dance Captain. Isn't that usually David Bushman? Does that mean he's out?
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
MimiChika
Understudy Joined: 2/26/23
#3753Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/26 at 1:40pm
everythingtaboo said: "Is this the first time Mary Sunshine has been played by a POC? Honestly surprised Lowe was let go but it'll benice to have a fresh start on that front.
Chelsea James as Dance Captain. Isn't that usually David Bushman? Does that mean he's out?"
Yes David was let go.
also Ryan will back as Mary in the spring
#3754Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/26 at 1:48pm
Would someone compile a complete list of cast members who are leaving Feb. 1st?
"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)
#3755Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/26 at 1:57pm
MimiChika said: "everythingtaboo said: "Is this the first time Mary Sunshine has been played by a POC? Honestly surprised Lowe was let go but it'll benice to have a fresh start on that front.
Chelsea James as Dance Captain. Isn't that usually David Bushman? Does that mean he's out?"
Yes David was let go.
also Ryan will back as Mary in the spring"
James was the non-equity tour's dance captain for two years. I guess one of those new male ensemble members will be a swing.
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.
#3756Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/26 at 1:58pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Would someone compile a complete list of cast members who are leaving Feb. 1st?"
David Bushman
Arian Keddell
Celina Nightengale
Drew Nellessen
Barrett Martin
Sharon Moore
Jeff Gorti
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.
KMKJ
Swing Joined: 11/20/19
#3757Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/26 at 2:16pm
everythingtaboo said: "Is this the first time Mary Sunshine has been played by a POC?"
Alonzo Saunders (A. Saunders) opened the 2NT as the Mary Sunshine alternate, and also covered the role on Broadway.
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