Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 24
Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#575Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/7/15 at 11:03pmI finished watching this documentary. It really is interesting to know that Ute Lemper almost quit the show during rehearsals. Plus, there was a degree of tension between the American's approach to critiquing versus the British way of doing things. Fascinating.
"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)
#576Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/7/15 at 11:29pm
Carly Hughes will step into the role of merry murderess Velma Kelly beginning Feb. 2, 2015. She will succeed Amra-Faye Wright, who plays her final performance Feb.
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Finally, some new blood as this show really needs it! Carly was FAB in Pippin!
Even the ensemble says the show is getting stale and lacks the spark it had and that Amra was sleep walking-performing. The show is tired and needs new blood especially in the leads and supporting. Come on Barry & Fran let's liven the show up once again as your making a lot of money on it!
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
#577Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/8/15 at 11:57am
Great news for all John Dossett and Charlotte D'Amboise fans! They're both joining the Broadway cast: John Dossett: Monday, January 19 through Sunday, March 29 ...and Charlotte D'Amboise: 14 performances only beginning Thursday, January 22.
Charlotte and John
"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: 1/8/15 at 11:57 AM
#578Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/8/15 at 12:46pmWow! Excited for Dossett. Weren't we just saying that he'd be ideal?
#579Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/8/15 at 6:11pmYES! So excited to finally be able to see Charlotte D'Amboise in this role! I've always heard how fantastic she is in it!
#580Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/8/15 at 6:16pm
Keep the new blood coming in...
Charlotte great a short n sweet return~
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
#581Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/8/15 at 11:39pm
Bianca Marroquin's last day with the Broadway company will be January 11th. From January 11-20, Chicago veteran Dylis Croman will be Roxie Hart. Afterwards, Charlotte D'Amboise begins her 14 show limited run. (from TheatreMania)
Roxie Veterans Return
"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: 1/8/15 at 11:39 PM
#582Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/9/15 at 3:59amMan, getting rid of Amra-Faye Wright and bringing back Charlotte D'Amboise? Those are pretty much the two things that would get back to Chicago. I saw Charlotte's Roxie perhaps a decade ago and I still remember how perfect she was in every imaginable way. Short run. Wonder what she's off to next - perhaps just a well deserved break.
#583Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/9/15 at 4:27amHopefully, Charlotte can return as Roxie on March 30th for a much longer run.
"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)
#584Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/18/15 at 2:31pmBelated happy birthday to Bianca Marroquin...born January 15, 1975.
"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)
#585Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/19/15 at 11:28am
BWW interviews Terra C MacLeod, prior to the Kansas City opening of the show. It was an informative interview...with the exception of two things. He actually asked "how old are you" and "who was the most famous person you worked with"? She handled the first question with class, by not answering it. The second one: "famous is subjective." Steve Wilson...seriously? from RC in Austin, Texas... soon to be in San Antonio, TX seeing my favorite show on Sat. Jan. 31, 2015. I bought tickets for both the 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. shows.
BWW Interviews Terra C : Velma Kelly
"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)
#586Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/19/15 at 11:58pm
I don't recall if I've posted the current national tour cast, so here goes. They are all talented and fit. Adam Pellegrine looks especially easy on the eyes. : )
Chicago National Tour Cast
"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)
#587Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/20/15 at 12:02amNext two tour stops are: January 20-25 (Kansas City) and January 27-31 in San Antonio (a mere 75 miles or so away from Austin).
"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)
#588Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/20/15 at 12:14am
I wish that we'd get a new Amos on Broadway. Bokhour is done on the 1st. I'd love to see a brand new Amos with the three new leads that will be starting soon.
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#589Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/20/15 at 11:55amI would love to see Kevin Chamberlin as "Amos". There's something quite appealing about him. I saw him in "Addams Family." His love song to the moon is priceless. He hasn't played "Amos" in quite a few years.
"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)
#590Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/22/15 at 11:16amCharlotte D'Amboise starts tonight! Anybody going during her run?
#591Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/24/15 at 6:43pm
Dossett is injured. Gemignani stepping in. I am interested in seeing both in the role.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Alexander-Gemignani-Rejoins-the-Cast-of-Broadways-CHICAGO-as-Billy-Flynn-125-20150124
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#592Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/25/15 at 10:26pmI saw Charlotte's first performance last week, and she absolutely blew me away. I think she's one of, if not the best Roxie of all time, and any chance to see her in this role, which she still masterfully keeps fresh after over 2500 performances, is an absolute treat.
#593Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/27/15 at 5:58pm
Rehearsal vlog with Jennifer and Carly. I'm excited to see these two.
http://www.broadway.com/videos/155863/hart-soul-backstage-at-chicago-with-jennifer-nettles-episode-1-warming-up/#play
#594Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/27/15 at 10:18pmTelecharge says Bokhour is staying until 3/29. I can't remember if I've seen him before, so I guess it'll be a new Amos to me.
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#595Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/27/15 at 10:52pm
Bokhour is a bore. I always miss the new and interesting Amos', like when Fitzgerald played it before playing Billy.
Updated On: 1/27/15 at 10:52 PM
#596Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/27/15 at 10:58pm
And Chris Sullivan. I always miss the younger Amos!
And here's Fitzgerald.
#597Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/28/15 at 12:01pmI don't agree with ljay's assessment of Raymond Bokhour. He makes a pretty good Amos, as I have seen him at least once. He is FAR from boring. RC in Austin, Texas (seeing the Chicago tour in San Antonio this Jan. 31, 2015).
"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)
#598Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/28/15 at 7:36pmYes, yes, yes!!!! Keep the new folks coming in, people. I could go three lifetimes and never need to see Brenda Braxton as Velma Kelly. She was adequate and that's it. Amra-Faye Wright is okay, but after awhile, I'd like to go back and see someone else.
#599Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/28/15 at 10:44pmHas anyone seen Tonya Wathen as Roxie? She's an understudy, but I had the pleasure of seeing her and she was nothing short of fabulous.
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