Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 154
Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
My Anniversary with Chicago#3825
Posted: 3/17/26 at 9:25pm
Has anyone seen the show with Whitney in it? I’m curious how the audience is. When I saw Chicago with Erika Jayne (I think that was her name), the audience was just terrible. They made it very obvious they were only there to see her and not the show. T was the least enjoyable time I’ve had at Chicago. I hope Whitney’s fans are better and more appreciative of the show.
My Anniversary with Chicago#3826
Posted: 3/17/26 at 10:18pm
Some Reddit reports have said they've been terrible. Not surprise. Any time a reality TV star enters the show, the trash level audience members come out by the bus loads to show up. Honestly, what's the draw w/Whitney? What makes her so popular? *NOTE: I've never seen her TV show, so I honestly didn't know who she was hen she was announced.
Happy Trails to Go-To-Hell-Kitty#3827
Posted: 3/22/26 at 8:04pm
Happy Trails to Jessica Ernest, who is Chicago's "Go To Hell Kitty". She announced on her Instagram page that her last day with the show is April 7, 2026. By the way, I forgot that this past March 20th was the 15th Anniversary that I began this Chicago thread. So much has happened and so many cast members have come and gone since then.
Happy Trails to Go-To-Hell-Kitty#3828
Posted: 3/22/26 at 9:12pm
Mary Claire King might return to the show for the Spring/Summer before joining WANTED as the replacement for Ernest.
Happy Trails to Go-To-Hell-Kitty#3829
Posted: 3/29/26 at 6:16pm
Whitney is out of the show until at least Tuesday per her IG story. Hopefully her fans are kind to the box office staff and the show.
Happy Trails to Go-To-Hell-Kitty#3830
Posted: 3/30/26 at 2:49pm
Jayke Workman will be Mary Sunshine for the next month. Kilgore's final day was yesterday.
Happy Trails to Go-To-Hell-Kitty#3831
Posted: 4/6/26 at 4:48pm
Mark Ballas begins tonight as Billy… anyone seeing him and Whitney together?
Happy Trails to Go-To-Hell-Kitty#3832
Posted: 4/12/26 at 9:15pm
Today was the last day in Chicago for Jessica Ernest. Happy Trails!
Happy Trails to Go-To-Hell-Kitty#3833
Posted: 4/13/26 at 12:08pm
ACL2006 said: "Mary Claire King might return to the show for the Spring/Summer before joining WANTED as the replacement for Ernest."
MCK has replaced Ernest as Go-To-Hell Kitty for the next few months until she departs for the Broadway bound Wanted.
Happy Trails to Go-To-Hell-Kitty#3834
Posted: 4/14/26 at 6:18am
https://playbill.com/personlistpage/person-list?production=00000150-aea2-d936-a7fd-eef6db350002&type=cp#cc This is the current cast list on Playbill.com. I noticed that there are currently two Velma and 1 Roxie understudies. Will Mary Claire King also be a Roxie u/s?
Happy Trails to Go-To-Hell-Kitty#3835
Posted: 4/17/26 at 7:48pm
Flu is running through the Ambassador Theater. Celina Nightingale was called in to cover Mama for the weekend. James T. Lane was Billy last night and was supposed to be on again tonight but called out forcing Jeff Sullivan to debut as Billy tonight. Chelsea James is on another split track tonight and all four swings have been on all week.
Happy Trails to Go-To-Hell-Kitty#3836
Posted: 4/17/26 at 8:40pm
Wow, Mark has already had to call out? The bugs that go around that place, it's crazy.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
Happy Trails to Go-To-Hell-Kitty#3837
Posted: 4/17/26 at 8:47pm
everythingtaboo said: "Wow, Mark has already had to call out? The bugs that go around that place, it's crazy."
Whitney was out Monday and Tuesday. Greg H. was out all of last weekend.
Who Is next?#3838
Posted: 4/26/26 at 10:41pm
I wonder who will be the replacements for Whitney Leavitt (Roxie), Sophie Carmen Jones (Velma), Mark Ballas (Billy), Greg HIldreth (Amos)? I wish Robyn Hurder could return as Velma. For Roxie, maybe it will be Charlotte D'Amboise, Dylis Croman or perhaps Bianca Marroquin.
Who Is next?#3839
Posted: 4/27/26 at 7:03am
I'm almost positive Charlotte has retired. Plus, she teaches in the summer.
Who Is next?#3840
Posted: 4/27/26 at 5:42pm
Will Ryan Lowe be returning today?
Who Is next?#3841
Posted: 4/27/26 at 7:31pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Will Ryan Lowe be returning today?"
Yes he is, for approximately 2 months.
Jenny Laroche is the new Go-To-Hell Kitty (& Mama understudy).
Who Is next?#3842
Posted: 4/27/26 at 10:06pm
ACL2006 said: "Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Will Ryan Lowe be returning today?"
Yes he is, for approximately 2 months.
Jenny Laroche is the new Go-To-Hell Kitty (& Mama understudy)." Does it mean that those two months will be his farewell run?
Who Is next?#3843
Posted: 4/28/26 at 9:40am
Rachel Schur and Nik Walker will be playing Roxie and Billy starting May 4.
Who Is next?#3844
Posted: 4/28/26 at 10:12am
EDSOSLO858 said: "Rachel Schur and Nik Walker will be playing Roxie and Billy starting May 4."
Supposed to have a new Mama and Amos starting those days, too. No announcement made unless either Arnold or Hildreth are extending?
Who Is next?#3845
Posted: 4/29/26 at 11:34am
Will Sophie Carmen Jones continue as Velma or is someone else coming up the pipeline? Keeping fingers crossed for Robyn Hurder.
Who Is next?#3846
Posted: 4/29/26 at 7:54pm
ACL2006 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Rachel Schur and Nik Walker will be playing Roxie and Billy starting May 4."
Supposed to have a new Mama and Amos starting those days, too. No announcement made unless either Arnold or Hildreth are extending?"
Greg Hildreth extended as Amos through June 21. Arnold extended as Mama through July 19
Who Is next?#3847
Posted: 5/1/26 at 11:45am
I am seeing the Chicago tour stop in San Antonio's Majestic Theatre on Sat. May 2nd. I will see the evening show. (Last time I saw Chicago at the Majestic was in 2015, with Bianca Marroquin and Terra C. )
Chicago Tour Stop in San Antonio#3848
Posted: 5/3/26 at 11:27pm
Hello all. I traveled to San Antonio to see Chicago at the Majestic Theatre on May 2nd. It was a blast! I was surprised by the San Antonio audience. They were loud and enjoyed every part of the show. At the beginning, Go-To-Hell-Kitty (as played by the saucy Amy Knips) appears. Now, I've seen many a GTH Kittys over the past 15 years. But the audience's reaction was something else. They applauded and hooted at each "trait" individually. GTHK's murder, greed, corruption...etc were met with such amazing applause. This was the first time ever that I had seen such a reaction to Go To Hell Kitty's speech. Ellie Roddy (Roxie Hart) and Claire Marshall (Velma Kelly) were wonderful in their roles. At the stage door, I got to meet Ms Roddy. When I spoke with her, I said you were either Roxie or Velma. She told me to guess. I said Velma. Incorrect response on my part. Max Cervantes was spirited as Billy Flynn. He held the "the" note for a very long time. I did meet Marc Christopher (Amos Hart) at the s/d. He was a towering presence. Very nice person. J. Clanton was ever so lovely as Mary Sunshine. Tim Canali played Fred Casely. I think all Fred Caselys are physically impressive. He certainly was. Another person I met at the stage door was Jared Houde (who played The Bailiff). During the segment with Roxie and Her Boys, Houde made a back flip. This is the first time ever that I've seen that done. He must by a gymnast as well. I did meet other members of the cast. When I stage door, I normally asked the artist to sign on the "Who's Who In The Cast" page. It's lovely to see cast names in the front. But some of the autographs are so distinctive, that it would be difficult to know who was who. Their tour bus was ready for the next stop to Abilene. Then, it's off to Chicago (May 5-10) and finally to Philadelphia (May 12-17). https://chicagoontour.com/bios/
Broadway Star Joined: 7/25/11
Chicago Tour Stop in San Antonio#3849
Posted: 5/4/26 at 12:34pm
Maybe I missed it, but is the tour closing after its Philadelphia stop? They have no bookings for the rest of this 25-26 season and nothing lined up for the 26-27 touring season.
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