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#3876

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/4/26 at 8:50am

Yeah, I'm curious to see how "straight" he can play the role. Flynn is attracted to women and I'm not sure Lane could tone down his personality to pull that off.

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.
#3877

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/4/26 at 12:49pm

With regards to the special Chicago performance at the Tonys, I am hoping that Pink will perform as Velma.  In some ways, she reminds me of Robyn Hurder. 

"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)
#3878

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/4/26 at 1:53pm

Y'all know that many a gay has played Billy Flynn right? 

Comics are performers putting on a persona.

Matteo studied voice as a teenager.

I'm sure he'll be fine.



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#3879

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/4/26 at 2:14pm

One of the least funny people out there, but good for him I guess

#3880

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/5/26 at 7:15pm

Wink wink nudge nudge I'm a lawyer I can play my role any way I like.

#3881

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/5/26 at 9:02pm

SweetLips22 said: "Wink wink nudge nudge I'm a lawyer I can play my role any way I like."

Mr. Flynn's flame is going to be very high.

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.
#3882

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/6/26 at 3:44pm

I'm looking forward to the special 30th Anniversary Chicago segment.  In particular, the IG acct for Chicago has hinted at an appearance by Krysta Rodriguez as Roxie.  

"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)
#3883

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/6/26 at 4:10pm

everythingtaboo said: "Y'all know that many a gay has played Billy Flynn right?

Comics are performers putting on a persona.

Matteo studied voice as a teenager.

I'm sure he'll be fine."

I know. My very first Billy in 2011 was Colman Domingo.

But Matteo is not primarily known for any legitimate acting. He is a stand up comic who also creates YouTube content and podcasting. The amount of acting that it’s going to take to make him into an unscrupulous lawyer with the ability to woo women (and the public) is going to be a STRETCH.

Vocally, I have no doubt he will kill in the role, but since his voice training has primarily been operatic, why not let him at Mary Sunshine? The operatics and camp of the role are totally already in his bag?

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#3884

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/6/26 at 4:19pm

Or the producers will just let him be a major flamer and just have him gay it up for laughs.

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.
#3885

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/6/26 at 9:57pm

Chicago has a way of making unconventional choices in casting for principal roles.  The choice of Matteo Lane is someone who I never expected as Billy, to be quite honest.  Some people believe he will only perform in an expected way.  He is obviously a very talented person who will surprise his critics.    

"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)
#3886

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/6/26 at 10:24pm

Odd that Matteo Lane is the line that's going too far with casting when there have been multiple Housewives, Mormon Wives, and various other unproven actors/dancers/singers plugged into virtually every role in the show.

#3887

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/7/26 at 4:20pm

For about the 20th time, today is Ryan Lowe's last show with Chicago. Additionally, long time swing, Jennifer Dunne, is also leaving the show. No word who's coming in starting tomorrow as Mary Sunshine.

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.
#3888

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/7/26 at 9:42pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "With regards to the special Chicago performance at the Tonys, I am hoping that Pink will perform as Velma. In some ways, she reminds me of Robyn Hurder."  I was right about that one.  

 

"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)
#3889

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/8/26 at 8:40pm

Jayke Workman is back as Mary Sunshine for "the summer". Nicole Benoit has returned as a swing through July 5.

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.
#3890

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/8/26 at 11:14pm

Ronnie S. Bowman Jr. is a new cover for Billy Flynn.

"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)
#3891

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/9/26 at 6:53am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Ronnie S. Bowman Jr. is a new cover for Billy Flynn."

I believe he's replacing James. T. Lane. Bowman begins June 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.
#3892

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/9/26 at 9:38am

K-pop star Ivy will play Roxie Hart for three weeks only, starting August 17. 

"Gitchie gitchie Betsy Aidem / Squibby Squibby Squibby June."
#3893

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/11/26 at 12:01am

https://youtu.be/GmUzCTOGCtQ?si=w-h7Gur2ZqzD4TLo  An article on the singer actress Ivy, who will soon be Roxie Hart at the Ambassador Theatre.  Included is a clip of the 2024 South Korean production of Chicago.

"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)
#3894

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/11/26 at 9:38am

Mark Ballas returns as Billy Flynn from July 20 - August 16. 

Do we think Whitney returns as Roxie with him?

"Gitchie gitchie Betsy Aidem / Squibby Squibby Squibby June."
#3895

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/11/26 at 10:27am

EDSOSLO858 said: "Mark Ballas returns as Billy Flynn from July 20 - August 16.

Do we think Whitney returns as Roxie with him?"

What's Krysta's end date? I thought I heard she's there for the summer.

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.
#3896

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/12/26 at 11:40am

To recap:  Rachel Schur Chase (Roxie) thru June 14th.

Krysta Rodriguez: (Roxie):  June 15th ---? strange that there's no listed end date for her.  

Ivy: Roxie : Aug. 17th ---Sept. 6th 

Sophie Carmen Jones: (Velma):  thru Aug. 30th (vacation:  June 29-July 9)

Nik Walker: (Billy) thru June 21st.

Matteo Lane: (Billy) June 22nd ---July 19th 

Jacqueline Arnold (Mama): thru July 19th 

Greg Hildreth: (Amos): thru June 21st.  

 

"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)
#3897

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/12/26 at 11:42am

ACL2006 said: "For about the 20th time, today is Ryan Lowe's last show with Chicago. Additionally, long time swing, Jennifer Dunne, is also leaving the show. No word who's coming in starting tomorrow as Mary Sunshine."  I am surprised that there  was no customary sendoff for Ryan....being that he's a long time Mary Sunshine.  Perhaps he wanted it that way.  

 

"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)
#3898

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/12/26 at 12:25pm

Lowe got a send off in February when the other 7 cast members left. I don't think he was originally scheduled to return, but the producers must have had a gap to fill. He ended up missing about half of his shows for the month he was back.

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.
#3899

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/12/26 at 12:53pm

ACL2006 said: "Lowe got a send off in February when the other 7 cast members left. I don't think he was originally scheduled to return, but the producers must have had a gap to fill. Heended up missing about half of his shows for the month he was back."   So, will the producers decide on a more permanent Mary Sunshine or have people rotate in the role?  

 

"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)
#3900

Current Principal Cast

Posted: 6/13/26 at 9:24am

Well, he can definitely sing!!

 

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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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