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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#600Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/29/15 at 12:05pm
A glowing review from the San Antonio Express News. Chicago is currently playing in S.A. until Feb. 1, 2015.
Chicago in San Antonio
"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)
#601Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/29/15 at 12:15pmDoes anyone know if the tour is continuing into the next 2015 - 2016 season? I missed it in Nashville and would love to try to catch it somewhere somewhat close to me.
#602Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/29/15 at 10:14pm
from Playbill.com Carly Hughes and Jennifer Nettles. Rehearsals.
Carly and Jennifer
"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)
#603Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/31/15 at 6:54pm
Here with Terra C MacLeod at the San Antonio Majestic Theatre stage door, on a rainy Saturday afternoon. I have to get some din din and get ready for the 8 pm 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)
#604Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/1/15 at 7:58am
I don't know how to post multiple pictures,so here goes. I had a fantastic time at the Majestic. The Saturday, January 31st shows were awesome! Bianca Marroquin was simple amazing as Roxie Hart. Throughout the years, she had added her own personal touches to the role. She's quite the comedienne at times and very vivacious. What can I say about Miss Terra C. Her role of Velma Kelly is likeable, even though she murdered her husband and sister. The role is quite arduous, but she does it with finesse and an element of steel. C. Newcomer is simple stunning as Mary Sunshine. He is quite believable as a woman. I was amazed that many in the audience were stunned at "the reveal." His voice is sublime. You could close your eyes and think you were at an opera. (He is part of the upcoming cast of "The Visit.") John O'Hurley is charming as Billy Flynn. He got quite a bit of applause in his intro. Roz Ryan (as Mama Morton) does an amazing job. Her voice is quite captivating and filled with gusto. Jacob Keith Watson (Amos) is outstanding as Amos. He has a fresh faced appeal about him. The audience was truly sympathizing with his character. This talented man has quite a future with the show. After the show, someone wanted a group picture, so I also managed to take that picture as well. He is the one on the left. Christophe Caballero (swing)played the role of Aaron in the first show, while Colt Adam Weiss performed in the second show. Both of them were awesome! At the stage door, Christophe was chatting with the other fans for a while. There was a bit of a drizzle while he waited for other castmates to emerge. I asked him about the typhoon in the Philippines. He said that they escaped the worst of the effects. Very charming fellow. I spoke a wee bit with some of the ensemble. Chris LeBeau spoke about the next tour stop (Gainesville FL). The subject of BWW did come up in the conversation. Some of them mention that they're familiar with this board. I did say that most of the posts in here are o.k., while some are indifferent and snarky. Allison Blair McDowell (Mona) is also a Roxie Hart AND Velma Kelly understudy. I truly admire anyone who can handle both difficult roles. Adam Pellegrine (Harry/Martin Harrison)makes his presence felt on the stage. He's a very good performer...and quite easy on the eyes. Finally, I did get a surprise when Miss Terra C presented me with an (updated) Chicago programme, signed by the cast. It was quite a generous gesture. It's too bad the Playbill didn't included pictures of the cast. All in all, I had a very wonderful time with both shows. My next tour stop is April 4th (2015) in Fort Worth, TX (west of Dallas). RC in San Antonio, TX
"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)
#605Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/1/15 at 8:02am
with Adam Pellegrine (Harry/Martin Harrison)
"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)
#606Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/1/15 at 8:06am
Chicago cast members at the stage door. The smiling fellow on the left is Jacob Keith Watson (Amos Hart). I'm sorry I don't recognize some of the other persons in the photo. The local Playbill didn't include pictures for cast members.
"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)
#607Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/1/15 at 11:54amA younger Amos! Please bring him to Broadway.
#608Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/1/15 at 12:11pmI'm curious as to who u/s each role(s) on the tour. I know Caballero covers 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.
#609Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/1/15 at 12:51pm
Ask and you shall receive. I see that the print may be too small.
Understudies
For Roxie Hart: Robin Masella, Allison McDowell
For Velma Kelly: Allison McDowell, Laura Oldham
For Billy Flynn: Bradley Gibson, Matthew J. Kilgore
For Amos Hart: Chris LeBeau, Tanner Lane
For Matron Mama Morton: Laura Oldham, Sherisse Springer
For Mary Sunshine: C. Caballero
For Fred Casely: Jasond Thomas, Matthew J. Kilgore
Dance Captain: Colt Adam Weiss
"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: 2/1/15 at 12:51 PM
#610Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/2/15 at 6:02am
Here is a repost of the national tour cast. Next stop is Gainsville, Florida and then Clearwater.
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)
#611Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/2/15 at 7:57pm
Today is the dawn of a new age..... when Carly Hughes begins her run as a new "Velma Kelly" in "Chicago." It's wonderful to have her in the show. Do I hear an amen?
"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: 2/2/15 at 07:57 PM
#612Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/10/15 at 6:19pm
This is Jennifer Nettle's video segment on her time with Chicago. Episode 1: Rehearsals
Hart and Soul: Episode 1
"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)
#613Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/10/15 at 6:21pm
Hart and Soul: with Jennifer Nettles: Episode 2: End of Rehearsals
Hart and Soul: Episode 2
"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)
#614Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/10/15 at 6:21pm
Hart and Soul: with Jennifer Nettles: Episode 2: End of Rehearsals
Hart and Soul: Episode 2
"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)
#615Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/10/15 at 6:23pm
ooops. This is Episode 3.
Episode 3
"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)
#616Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/12/15 at 5:36pm
Here's a clip of Jennifer Nettles performing "Me and My Baby". She seems to dance fairly well. I noticed that the choreography is modified instead of the usual full-out routine. The voice is kind of interesting.
Me and My Baby
"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)
#617Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/12/15 at 7:08pmThe voice is a little too shticky for me, but she's a beautiful Roxie
#618Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/15/15 at 6:20pm
Today is Melissa Rae Mahon's last day with the show. She is currently "Go To Hell Kitty" and one of the three Roxie understudies. Peter Nelson recently returned to the show (as Martin Harrison) after a stint with Cinderella. P.S. Oh, wow.... I didn't realize that this thread had passed the 1 millionth view mark. Awesome! (Here's a little gif in honor of surpassing 1,000,000 views....and counting!)
"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: 2/15/15 at 06:20 PM
broadwayboy223
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
#619Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/15/15 at 6:31pm
Did anyone see Christine Pedi as Mama? I'm curious
#620Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/15/15 at 8:13pm
Yes I did...she was 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)
#621Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/15/15 at 9:53pm
Saw the show yesterday and Jennifer Nettles blew me away. Those that know me know I've seen this show about five dozen times, and Jennifer easily makes her way to one of my Top Five Roxies.
Her staging was adjusted at parts - we lose the cartwheel in the Hot Honey Rag, some of Me and My Baby is simplified a bit, and she's a bit tentative on the ladder in Funny Honey - what she can do, she fully goes for it and looks like she's having a blast doing it. (And looks amazing, her body is banging' right now!)
Of course, she sang fantastically. She definitely works to find places to let her go full out, and when she does it's thrilling. But even with her other numbers, she nails each one easily. And that goes to my greatest surprise - her acting. She's no Meryl, obviously. But having seen the show as many times as I have, it takes a lot to impress me on the acting side, and she found moments in there I haven't laughed at in a long time. I don't know if it's a natural outgrowth from her comfort on stage all these years, or someone's been working her line readings, but either way, she looks to be a gifted, natural comic actress with an enthusiasm that's beyond infectious.
Oh, and the rest? Well, as we all know, Carly Hughes has come in, and the show is so much better for it. The show needed someone strong to equal the dynamic Nettles, and they have it in Hughes. Sexy as all hell, with a bold personality, yet with an underlying simmer of clenched fire, it's a potent package. Like Nettles, she had the audience in her hand from the first moment and she never let it go. She's a breath of fresh air.
In any case, I was truly, truly, impressed. If the Weisslers had any sense, they throw some money and keep Nettles and Hughes around for an extension! But in case they can't, get out and see this crew while you can!!
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
broadwayboy223
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
#622Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/15/15 at 10:22pm
Any recordings or bootlegs of Christine ? I wanna hear how she handled the role
broadwayboy223
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
#623Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/15/15 at 10:22pm
Any recordings or bootlegs of Christine ? I wanna hear how she handled the role
#624Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/16/15 at 12:56amNo cartwheel in Hot Honey Rag? Then it ain't Hot Honey Rag!
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