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#3776

Chicago 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.
#3779

Chicago 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

#3780

Chicago 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.
#3781

Chicago 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.
#3782

Chicago 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/

"

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.
#3785

Chicago 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)
#3786

‘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.

#3787

Next 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)
#3788

Next 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.
#3789

Next 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)
#3790

Next 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.
#3791

Next 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.
#3792

Next 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.

“I am furious, but I am sailing.”

Updated On: 2/18/26 at 09:20 AM

#3793

Next 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.
#3794

Next 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)
#3795

Next 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.
#3796

Next Billy Flynn?

Posted: 3/1/26 at 1:25pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "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."

No word who the next Billy is that starts tomorrow. And it's not Von Essen.

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.
#3797

Next Billy Flynn?

Posted: 3/1/26 at 1:33pm

ACL2006 said: "Patti LuPone FANatic said: "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."

No word who the next Billy is that starts tomorrow. And it's not Von Essen."

Maybe they’ll bump up James T. Lane for a few weeks. He was on for a week while Tam was out presumably sick. He and Whitney probably have a good performance rapport that could carry the rest of her run

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#3798

Next Billy Flynn?

Posted: 3/2/26 at 10:04am

quizking101 said: "ACL2006 said: "Patti LuPone FANatic said: "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."

No word who the next Billy is that starts tomorrow. And it's not Von Essen."

Maybe they’ll bump up James T. Lane for a few weeks. He was on for a week while Tam was out presumably sick. He and Whitney probably have a good performance rapport that could carry the rest of her run"

James is Billy tonight and tomorrow. No word after that.

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.
#3799

Next Billy Flynn?

Posted: 3/2/26 at 2:15pm

Max is on the show's website, guessing he'll start when schedule allows.



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#3800

Next Billy Flynn?

Posted: 3/2/26 at 3:01pm

everythingtaboo said: "Max is on the show's website, guessing he'll start when schedule allows."

Max is very active on his IG, so I'm surprised he hasn't plugged his return. Maybe the new Billy Flynn u/s (Jeff Sullivan) will be on Thursday?

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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