Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 21

[ljay889]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #500

Posted: 10/1/14 at 7:37pm

Damn I wish Spanger would be doing the special 11/23 show. I already have my ticket.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #501

Posted: 10/2/14 at 8:48pm

There are few "Chicago" cast changes: There's a new Mary Sunshine standby: M. Deming. He could be filling in for a vacationing J. Loeffelholz (lonnng time Mary Sunshine standby) or it might be a permanent move. Nicole Bridgewater and Anne Horak are still listed in the official website credits, but not in Playbill vault. That new Mary Sunshine standby is cute. P.S. M. Deming will be the Mary Sunshine understudy until the 12th of October, 2014. Has anyone ever SEEN J. Loeffelholz actually covering for R. Lowe?

"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: 10/5/14 at 08:48 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #502

Posted: 10/2/14 at 8:57pm

Matthew Demming

"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)

[Wilmingtom]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #503

Posted: 10/3/14 at 12:22am

I believe Ann and Bebe are doing "Nowadays" on the 23rd.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #504

Posted: 10/5/14 at 1:40pm

Happy Birthday to Terra C MacLeod "Velma Kelly" in the upcoming "Chicago" national tour.

"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)

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #505

Posted: 10/5/14 at 6:05pm

They better be doing NOWADAYS on the 23rd

[Hairspray0901]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #506

Posted: 10/5/14 at 8:44pm

So, I saw Chicago today for the 4th time and can honestly say it was one of the worst experiences I've ever had at the theater. Amra Faye Wright and Bianca's understudy Melissa Rae Mahon were FANTASTIC, as were Paul Vogt, Christopher Fiztgerald and Carmen Ruby Floyd. My biggest and only issue that made this one of the "worst experiences" was the ensemble!!! They were literally dozing off and looked bored out of their damn minds!!! (and I'm not talking about during Cellophane where they are supposed to act like they're not paying attention). I'm sorry but you're on BROADWAY. You get paid pretty well, you're in a pretty iconic show and you're DOZING OFF?? I couldn't believe it. Whenever I looked at at least 2 of the ensemble men sitting in the chairs along the side of the stage they were seen either nodding off or just staring into space completely bored and looking miserable. It could have been because the audience was hardly even half full (sad) but still, you have a paying audience. My friend who has never seen Chicago before said to me at intermission "are they supposed to act like that? fall asleep during the show?". I hate using the expression "phoning it in" but yikes....there were certainly a few people on that stage this afternoon who couldn't be more bored.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #507

Posted: 10/14/14 at 7:19pm

Apprently, there is a German production of "Chicago" starting up in Stuttgart beginning in November.
"Chicago" in Germany

"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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #508

Posted: 10/15/14 at 12:21pm

I've been saying this for years that the producers of Chicago really need to clean house. Most of the actors have been in the show for 5-10 years now. Some even longer. I love the show, but I'd only go back if they'd revamp their cast(leads & ensemble).

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.

[HorseTears]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #509

Posted: 10/15/14 at 3:29pm

Wait. Amra was "FANTASTIC"? When did that start happening?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #510

Posted: 10/15/14 at 7:46pm

There are at least a couple of reasons why the Weisslers keep long time veterans. One, they're loyal to some of the veteran ensemble. They know what they're doing. Two, they're tight with a buck (at least that's the impression I get). There are a number of ensemble who have been with the show less than two years. ( I still miss Michael Cusumano.) Ryan Lowe just celebrated his 10th year as Mary Sunshine. He's very talented. Amra just completed (just about ) her 3rd...4th straight year as Velma. I wish that the Weisslers would find someone else as Velma...anyone. I had the chance to see Leigh Zimmerman the first time I saw Chicago in March 2011. She would be 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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #511

Posted: 10/16/14 at 8:04am

I found 4 additional tour stops of the current Chicago tour: Washington, D.C. (February 10-15)
* Buffalo, NY (February 17-22)
* Naples, FL (February 24 - March 1)
* Tempe, AZ (March 27-29)
For some reason, they're not in the listing of tour cities. These dates are those which will have John O Hurley as 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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #512

Posted: 10/29/14 at 8:01pm

Wow...this is an amazing video! In it, Bianca Marroquin sings and dances from a good number of theatrical shows that she's performed..mostly in Mexico. She begins by making a convincing Velma Kelly in All That Jazz and does Hot Honey Rag with her male chorus boys. In between, she performs from Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, Rent and Phantom. I'm in awe of her talent! I'm surprised I haven't run across this video before. (from May 2013)
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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #513

Posted: 11/11/14 at 2:26pm

More dates added to the Chicago National Tour.


Chicago The Musical

"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: 11/11/14 at 02:26 PM

[SmokeyLady]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #514

Posted: 11/11/14 at 2:35pm

Nice picture. You work with the tour?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #515

Posted: 11/11/14 at 3:04pm

LMAO. No, but it seems like it to some. The picture itself has some significance.

"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)

[HorseTears]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #516

Posted: 11/11/14 at 6:58pm

LuPone - hmmm. Do you support a woman's right to choose? Is that what this picture is about? Roxie had to keep the baby, so...?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #517

Posted: 11/11/14 at 10:06pm

WT_ are you talking about? This is simply a picture I had taken today on my birthday.

"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)

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #518

Posted: 11/12/14 at 2:30am

I really don't believe the cast falling asleep.
Yea I'm a crazy "Chicago" fan.
I'm talking triple digits starting back at city center!

Some leads phoning it at times.
Ensemble has always been steallar since day one.

I'm warming up to Carmen. She's like the jazzy mama.

I have tm ticket for 11/23. I think the cameos will be in book scenes.

[HorseTears]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #519

Posted: 11/12/14 at 2:42am

"WT_ are you talking about? This is simply a picture I had taken today on my birthday."

You're in a Hobby Lobby parking lot.

Happy Birthday!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #520

Posted: 11/12/14 at 7:09am

Thanks Horse. I've been Photobombed by Hobby Lobby. Actually, it was outside a Jason's Deli.

"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)

[nightnic001]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #521

Posted: 11/12/14 at 9:11am

The Royal Caribbean version is very good! It has a replica set of the broadway version and the 3 times I have seen it I have been very impressed with all the leads and the ensemble. It is not as high quality as the broadway version but I would venture to say it is as good as the national tour.

[HorseTears]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #522

Posted: 11/12/14 at 5:50pm

Three times?? Someone likes cruising.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #523

Posted: 11/14/14 at 6:31pm

Congratulations to "Chicago" for being a part of Broadway for 18 straight years!: November 14, 2014!!

"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: 11/14/14 at 06:31 PM

[ljay889]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #524

Posted: 11/18/14 at 2:20am

The Broadway production is seeking Equity actors who sing as possible future replacements in currently-running Broadway production.


http://www.playbill.com/jobs/job_detail/335535

is this something that the Weisslers commonly do for the Broadway production or are they finally looking for all new blood?



Updated On: 11/18/14 at 02:20 AM