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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#3775Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/2/26 at 8:19pm
EDSOSLO858 said: "Who’s catching Whitney’s Roxiedebut this evening?"
it's soldout. but to go from Kate Baldwin to Whitney is quite a turn for the show. 4 new ensemble members start tonight, too.
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.
#3776Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/2/26 at 9:06pm
First listen — Leavitt and the current cast performing "Roxie." (She's fabulous IMO!)
https://www.instagram.com/p/DURwqjvDfjE/
- Imagine if we could tell everyone here that Liberty Mutual customizes car insurance to save people hundreds.
- (LiMu squawks)
#3777Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/2/26 at 10:12pm
EDSOSLO858 said: "First listen — Leavitt and the current cast performing "Roxie." (She's fabulous IMO!)
https://www.instagram.com/p/DURwqjvDfjE/
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There should be an age restriction for Max Clayton’s pants.
#3778Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/2/26 at 10:26pm
"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: 2/2/26 at 10:26 PM
#3779Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/3/26 at 7:29am
first bows for the newbies
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUR3-gSjdty/
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.
#3780Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/3/26 at 7:44am
ColorTheHours048 said: "There should be an age restriction for Max Clayton’s pants."
How is Whitney is the clip? I could only watch zoomed in…on the…choreography.
I am big. It’s the REVIVALS that got small.
#3781Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/3/26 at 8:58am
ColorTheHours048 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "First listen — Leavitt and the current cast performing "Roxie." (She's fabulous IMO!)
https://www.instagram.com/p/DURwqjvDfjE/
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There should be an age restriction for Max Clayton’s pants."
The ensemble was worth watching. Whitney, not so much.
Also, according to Reddit reports, they've increased the rush ticket price during Whitney's run to $79 and standing room is $59. Ridiculous. The show went from having Kate Baldwin, Robyn Hurder and Alex Newell to whatever garbage is up there 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.
#3782Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/3/26 at 9:52am
Don’t think she’s bad but they need to put her hair up or something like very college performance.
MezzA101
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#3783Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/4/26 at 1:52pm
Whitney Leavitt on Chicago, Potential Mormon Wives Exit After Season 5
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/whitney-leavitt-chicago-mormon-wives-exit-season-5-1236650389
#3784Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/4/26 at 2:27pm
The updated cast list for Chicago https://chicagothemusical.com/cast/
"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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#3785‘Chicago’ still has plenty to say about America’s ugliest impulses
Posted: 2/6/26 at 8:26am
The latest from 1 Minute Critic
“Not guilty.”
It’s the only English line the character of Hunyak says in Chicago, the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. And what a commentary on modern-day America it is.
The character of Hunyak is based on real-life Italian immigrant Sabella Nitti, accused and convicted of murdering her husband without a shred of evidence. While the musical’s creators used Nitti’s story to frame a warning about xenophobia (she’s the only character in “Cell Block Tango” who is, in fact, innocent), the real Nitti had Helen Cirese in her corner, an up-and-coming attorney who secured a retrial, gave the defendant a makeover, and overturned her conviction. Read More Here.
#3786Next Billy Flynn?
Posted: 2/10/26 at 10:49pm
As the current Billy Flynn's run winds down, who's the next Billy? I'll take a guess and say Max Von Essen returns to the Ambassador.
"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)
#3787Next Billy Flynn?
Posted: 2/12/26 at 11:20am
Max Clayton will be leaving soon to start rehearsals for Schmigadoon.
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.
#3788Next Billy Flynn?
Posted: 2/15/26 at 1:27pm
Happy Trails to Max Clayton as he leaves Chicago today.
"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)
#3789Next Billy Flynn?
Posted: 2/15/26 at 9:59pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Happy Trails to Max Clayton as he leaves Chicago today."
wonder who the two newbies are now coming into replace Clayton & Renfrow?
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.
#3790Next Billy Flynn?
Posted: 2/16/26 at 8:27pm
John Michael Fiumara will return to the show and replace Max Clayton. He previously played Fred Casley and will now cover that role. John will return this weekend. Meanwhile. Austin Dunn & Denny Paschall had to split Doctor/The Judge tonight. Mary Claire King has returned to cover Liz while Mikayla Renfrow is out.
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.
#3791Next Billy Flynn?
Posted: 2/18/26 at 9:20am
You nailed it in this week's grosses thread, Patti LuPone FANatic: Whitney Leavitt has just extended to April 5.
- Imagine if we could tell everyone here that Liberty Mutual customizes car insurance to save people hundreds.
- (LiMu squawks)
Updated On: 2/18/26 at 09:20 AM
#3792Next Billy Flynn?
Posted: 2/18/26 at 10:12am
EDSOSLO858 said: "You nailed it in this week'sgrosses thread, Patti LuPone FANatic: Whitney Leavitt has just extended to April 5."
She'll be out March 16-22.
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.
#3793Next Billy Flynn?
Posted: 2/23/26 at 6:26am
With the departure of Mikayla Renfrow, does that mean that a new person will join the cast of Chicago? Side note: Be careful out there with your nasty weather storm!
"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)
#3794Next Billy Flynn?
Posted: 2/23/26 at 8:30pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "With the departure of Mikayla Renfrow, does that mean that a new person will join the cast of Chicago? Side note: Be careful out there with your nasty weather storm!"
of course there's a newbie coming in. Mariah Reives(Gatsby, Funny Girl) is the new Liz. Not sure if she covers any roles as each female lead has two covers already.
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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