Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 20

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 8/27/14 at 6:47pm

The current Chicago cast list...according to Playbill Vault. The role of Mary Sunshine is being played by C. Newcomer, while Ryan Lowe is taking his Hawaiian vacation. Plus, Nicole Bridgewater is listed with the cast. I guess she had gone on vacation too.
Chicago Cast List

[MidnightRadio]

Posted: 8/28/14 at 1:24am

For the person asking about rush, I rushed it the past Sunday for the evening performance. I showed up when box office opened and there were already about 50 people there, I assume because it opened at 12 on a Sunday? Anyway I got front row on the very far right. Not a bad seat and especially with so many people ahead of me.

[BroomstickBoy]

Posted: 8/28/14 at 7:52pm

Anyone seen "COVERS"? Jason Patrick Sands has surely turned into a big ole' HUNK. I don't remember him being that beefy. I guess Fosse does a body good!

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/29/14 at 12:18am

nope, he's always looked like that.

[BroomstickBoy]

Posted: 8/29/14 at 1:32am

There was a point where he got really buff, there was even a thread about it, he was huge!

Or maybe he's always looked like that, LOL. Yummy nonetheless.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/13/14 at 2:47am

This is an inspiring story from Paul Vogt (currently playing Amos Hart in "Chicago"). from Playbill.com
Paul Vogt

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 2:15pm

Apparently, Bianca Marroquin and Terra C MacLeod are headed out to the Phillipines to promote Chicago (according to Facebook). They are headed to Manila to promote the upcoming Chicago international tour, with a stop in Manila from December 2-21, 2014. If Bianca is out, then that means that Chicago on Broadway will have a Roxie understudy for any number of perfs. The current understudies are: Melissa Rae Mahon, Tonya Wathen and Anne Horak. I would LOVE to see Melissa as Roxie. I've seen Anne Horak on the national tour. The upcoming Chicago national tour starts once again This coming October. (per the national tour site). The (current) tour stops are:
Oct. 7-12, 2014: New Orleans, Louisiana
Oct. 13-14, 2014: Montgomery, Alabama
Oct. 17-19, 2014: South Bend, Indiana (home of Notre Dame University)
Oct. 21-26, 2014: Nashville, Tennesse (home of country music)
Nov. 4-5, 2014: San Luis Obispo, CA
Nov. 7-16, 2014: San Francisco, CA (Orpheum Theatre)

Dec. 2-21, 2014: Manila, Phillipines (The Theatre at Solaire)

Jan. 13-14, 2015: El Paso, Texas
Jan. 15-18, 2015: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Jan. 20-25, 2015: Kansas City, Missouri
Jan 27-Feb. 1, 2015: San Antonio, TX (You know I'll be there for at least one perf.)

These are all the dates for now. from RC in Austin, Texas






Chicago The Musical

Updated On: 9/14/14 at 02:15 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 2:34pm

I wish they'd send Amra for the tour just so we can get a Velma on Broadway.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 3:32pm

I know what you mean. If AFW is renewed again in Jan. 2015, I think I'll implode or something.

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 4:49pm

Kind of amazing that the original "Chicago" played less than 1000 performances and the revival has done over 7,000.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 6:53pm

I think that the revival choreography is much better...the book is better and so forth. The male ensemble's costumes/clothes are waaay better. Plus, you have the Weisslers producing the revival. Say what you will about the Weisslers (NEW VELMA!), but they've done something very right for the revival's success. In about a couple of months time, "Chicago" will surpass "Cats" formidable record as the second longest running Broadway musical.

Updated On: 9/18/14 at 06:53 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/18/14 at 10:59pm

Alas, Jason Patrick Sands and Brian O Brien's "Covers" BWW series is no more. Their Kickstarter campaign was unable to meet its goal. Still, it was a worthy and entertaining project.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/22/14 at 7:47pm

What awesome news on the former Chicago cast members front! While Michael Cusumano and Nathan Madden are in the Broadway-bound company of "An American in Paris", Peter Nelson and Ryan Worsing are in the Paper Mill (headed to Broadway) production of "Can-Can." Tres magnifique!
Can-Can

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/24/14 at 6:03pm

The 2014-2015 Chicago National Tour has been announce. In select cities: Bianca Marroquin as Roxie Hart--(New Orleans: Oct. 7-12); John O' Hurley as Billy Flynn-- (New Orleans: Oct. 7-12); Jason Patrick Sands as Billy Flynn---Montgomery, AL: Oct. 13-14 and South Bend, IN: Oct. 17-19. C.Newcomer is the tour Mary Sunshine, Roz Ryan is Mama Morton and Jacob Keith Watson is Amos Hart (never heard of him). I'm very suprised that most of this tour cast is unfamiliar to me,but some have previous Chicago tour experiences. The wonderful Lindsay Roginski is not listed as a cast member. Of course, Terra C MacLeod IS Velma Kelly. I'm thinking Ann Horak might be Roxie Hart from Oct. 13--on. As far as Billy Flynn is concerned, it's possible that Brent Barrett will be cast for any stops past Oct. 19th. Those three principals seems to be up in the air a little bit.








2014 2015 Chicago National Tour Cast

Updated On: 9/24/14 at 06:03 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/26/14 at 7:28pm

Bebe Neuwirth, Ann Reinking, Joel Grey and James Naughton are set to take part in the history making day of November 23, 2014, when "Chicago" surpasses "Cats" to become the 2nd longest running musical in Broadway history.
Chicago Reunion

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 9/27/14 at 3:59am

I'll be there

[OperaBwayLover]

Posted: 9/27/14 at 10:24am

Is Bianca Marroquin a good Roxie? I'll be seeing/working the show during its stop in New Orleans, and I've never seen it before.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/27/14 at 1:55pm

Bianca is amazing! You're in for a treat. She has done the show since about 2004, so she knows all the ins and outs of Roxie. Plus, she adds her own special touches. There are quite a few Bianca/Roxie videos on YouTube.

[Hairspray0901]

Posted: 9/27/14 at 3:41pm

Since Bianca is doing the tour Oct 7-12, can I assume she won't be Roxy on Broadway when I go Oct. 5th? If not, does anyone know who the new Roxie is?

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 9/27/14 at 3:48pm

Bianca can be hit or miss. She's an amazing dancer/singer/actress, but at times she can be a lil over the top with mugging and whatnot. I, personally, prefer her when she's less over the top. But yes she's one of the best. Look her up on YouTube.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8LLVfa_kzzQ

I'd love to see her as Velma

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/27/14 at 4:16pm

Lindsay Roginski filled in as "Roxie" during Bianca's last absence/vacation time. If not her, then one of the three Roxie understudies can do the job admirably: Tonya Wathen, Anne Horak or "Go-To-Hell" Kitty...Melissa Rae Mahon.

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 9/27/14 at 4:26pm

Any thoughts on what numbers the "cameos" will be for the anniversary performance?
I'd imagine Grey will do Mr. Cellophane, I'd kill to see Bebe do All That Jazz one last time

[evic]

Posted: 9/27/14 at 5:54pm

They should do "A Chorus Line" like celebration and invite all those who performed the show on Broadway to be a part of this great evening....but that would mean rehearsals with more than 100 people and we all know the Weisslers-too cheap to pay the salaries for that many people......the party will probably be in the basement with cheap champagne in plastic cups. It would be great to see some dancing from Bebe and Ann....but that is highly doubtful...they will probably do a short scene.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/27/14 at 8:53pm

I checked the website for the cruise version of "Chicago". It's a 90 minute show, if that helps.


Allure Of The Seas

Updated On: 9/27/14 at 08:53 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 10/1/14 at 6:30pm

"Roxie" veteran Amy Spanger is joining the Broadway cast of "Chicago" for several fall/winter stints. This means that Bianca Marroquin will be doing more tour dates.
Amy Spanger