Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 155

[ACL2006]

Chicago Tour Stop in San Antonio#3850

Posted: 5/4/26 at 12:46pm

AKarp2013 said: "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."

It's been running non-equity since 2019. They've probably run out of stops at this point.

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago Tour Stop in San Antonio#3851

Posted: 5/4/26 at 6:44pm

I did see the Cellblock Tour stop in Houston, in June of 2019.  I saw the show on two consecutive days.  Dylis Croman was Roxie with Lana Gordon as Velma.  

"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)

[Bette's Turban]

Chicago Tour Stop in San Antonio#3852

Posted: 5/4/26 at 6:47pm

Who was the cast Trump saw?  And did they comment about it at all in their socials?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago Tour Stop in San Antonio#3853

Posted: 5/4/26 at 10:55pm

I imagine that the adverse ( and deservedly so ) reaction from the audience was sufficient, without any commentary from those involved with the show.  

"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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Current Principal Cast#3854

Posted: 5/5/26 at 6:20am

According to Telecharge:  

Rachel Schur Chase: (Roxie) thru May 31, 2026

Sophie Carmen Jones: (Velma) thru May 17, 2026

Jacqueline B. Arnold: (Mama) thru July 19, 2026

Greg Hildreth: (Amos) thru June 21, 2026

R. Lowe : (Mary Sunshine) thru June 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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Current Principal Cast#3855

Posted: 5/6/26 at 2:37pm

Since there's a new Roxie and Billy Flynn, it would be great to see a few pics of them in the show.  Chicago does have a photographer.  Show us some pics...already!

"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)

[ACL2006]

Current Principal Cast#3856

Posted: 5/10/26 at 1:40pm

Ryan Lowe returned as Mary Sunshine for just two shows(April 27 & 28) and has been out since. Very odd.

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Current Principal Cast#3857

Posted: 5/14/26 at 6:25am

Hopefully, Ryan will return to the show soon.  I'm curious as to who is the next Velma.  My wild guess is either Robyn Hurder or Bianca Marroquin.  

"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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Current Principal Cast#3858

Posted: 5/18/26 at 6:32am

Sophie Carmen Jones will continue on as Velma Kelly until June 21st.  (according to Telecharge). 

"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)

[EDSOSLO858]

Current Principal Cast#3859

Posted: 5/20/26 at 9:45am

Krysta Rodriguez joins as Roxie Hart starting June 15. 

"When we die, we go bye bye." - Abe Lincolns

[ACL2006]

Current Principal Cast#3860

Posted: 5/20/26 at 10:07am

EDSOSLO858 said: "Krysta Rodriguez joins as Roxie Hart starting June 15."

Please let Robyn Hurder rejoin the cast on June 22 as Velma!!

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.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Current Principal Cast#3861

Posted: 5/20/26 at 11:12am

Nice to see Broadway veterans being cast.  I haven't heard anything about Nik Walker's performance yet.

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany

[FolliesCabaret]

Current Principal Cast#3862

Posted: 5/20/26 at 12:50pm

So ridiculously excited for Krysta. What a great role for her. Cannot wait to go back!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Current Principal Cast#3863

Posted: 5/20/26 at 2:20pm

If this is true, that's AWESOME!

"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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Current Principal Cast#3864

Posted: 5/20/26 at 2:27pm

ACL2006 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Krysta Rodriguez joins as Roxie Hart starting June 15."

Please let Robyn Hurder rejoin the cast on June 22 as Velma!!"

"We...want Robyn.  Where...is...Robyn?  R O B Y N  "

"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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Current Principal Cast#3865

Posted: 5/22/26 at 5:56am

Oh no, not another one!   Zach Bravo currently plays Fred Casely.  His last show will be on June 14, 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)

[ACL2006]

Current Principal Cast#3866

Posted: 5/22/26 at 10:15am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Oh no, not another one! Zach Bravo currently plays Fred Casely. His last show will be on June 14, 2026."

One year contract is up. He's very talented but called out a lot. He probably has something else lined up.

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.