Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 29

[DottieD'Luscia]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #700

Posted: 3/18/15 at 9:46am

The only things that piqued my interest about returning to see Chicago (I saw it in 1997) were Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes. I would have seen them when I was in NYC a couple of weeks ago, but the last snow we had delayed my trip for a day, and my Saturday show schedule was screwed up as a result. Too bad they weren't in the show longer as I heard wonderful things about both of them.

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #701

Posted: 3/18/15 at 12:49pm

I love this gal. She is just "darling"! This is Jennifer Nettles final "Hart and Soul" Episode 8. Jennifer is so darn down to earth and likeable. At the end, she says:"Peace... I've got to murder somebody."
Episode 8

"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 #702

Posted: 3/19/15 at 5:42pm

This is a radio interview conducted by WMAC Northeast Public Radio (Albany, NY?). The interviewee is Jacob Keith Watson..."Amos" in the current national tour of "Chicago". He mentions that the tour cast jokes that Roxie is like Kim Kardashian...doing anything for fame.


Jacob Keith Watson

"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: 3/19/15 at 05:42 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #703

Posted: 4/1/15 at 10:19pm

If you have a chance to see Paige Davis as "Roxie", please post your thoughts about her performance.  I love her video with Brenda Braxton.  

"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)

[bwayphreak234]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #704

Posted: 4/1/15 at 10:42pm

I saw the tour this past weekend. The show was great, but then again, is it ever NOT great? This production is seriously one of the sexiest and sleekest productions in history. It has the sheen and cut of a sharp diamond. It's timeless. It was my fifth time seeing the show live, and I loved it just as much. It was also my third time seeing Terra C Macleod who was a spectacular Velma, as always.

"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #705

Posted: 4/1/15 at 11:12pm

Did you see it with Bianca Marroquin or Dylis Croman?

"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 #706

Posted: 4/5/15 at 8:16pm

I had a fabulous time with "Chicago" in Fort Worth.  I attended the shows on Friday, April 3, 2015 and the 1:30 p.m. show the next day.  Dylis Croman was amazing as Roxie.  She was dazzling and charming in her interpretation.  Terra C remains the quintessential Velma.  Christophe Caballero was on as Mary Sunshine.  He reminded me of Molly Ringwald.  The entire ensemble was fantastic.  Last pic is Jacob Watson as Amos.  There's an addition to the tour:  Reno, Nevada from April 21-26.  There were "whispers" of a South Korean stop (of a couple of months) during the summer.  

"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: 4/5/15 at 08:16 PM

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #707

Posted: 4/6/15 at 12:06pm

since AFW has done the show in Korea, maybe she'll join the tour for a few months this summer when (and if) it goes to Korea.

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #708

Posted: 4/6/15 at 2:06pm

Actually AFW did the show in Japan, not South Korea.  I'm assuming that Terra C will remain as Velma for the S. Korean stop (presumably Seoul), as she has done the current tour since September, with the same troupe.  It's not so clear with regards to the person to play Roxie.  They might get an American like Dylis Croman or have a home town Seoul girl for that 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)

[VintageSnarker]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #709

Posted: 4/6/15 at 11:49pm

"The only things that piqued my interest about returning to see Chicago (I saw it in 1997) were Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes. I would have seen them when I was in NYC a couple of weeks ago, but the last snow we had delayed my trip for a day, and my Saturday show schedule was screwed up as a result. Too bad they weren't in the show longer as I heard wonderful things about both of them."

They both gave great performances. I wouldn't say either performance had a great deal of depth or character but they were both fun. The production definitely shows its age at times but at some point you just sit back and enjoy the music. Natasha Yvette Williams and the actor playing Billy Flynn were also great.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #710

Posted: 4/22/15 at 8:07pm

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/watch-brandy-norwood-tvs-cinderella-show-off-her-fosse-skills-in-live-performance-of-roxie-347380   Brandy as Roxie Hart.  (Playbill.com)

"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 #711

Posted: 4/22/15 at 10:02pm

Brandy is bringing such great energy to CHICAGO. She looks & sounds amazing. Such a shame she's performing opposite AFW.

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.

[smallvillefan16]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #712

Posted: 4/22/15 at 11:16pm

Her energy is great. I love how she added her own ad libs in.

[Wilmingtom]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #713

Posted: 4/22/15 at 11:35pm

I hope that this long-running concert production won't preclude seeing a fully realized production down the road. While it has been a cash cow for the Weisslers, Bobbie et al., low weekly nut and all, I would still welcome a real production at some point.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #714

Posted: 4/26/15 at 7:58pm

Today marks the end of the current Chicago Cellblock Tour (Sept. 2014--April 2015).  I had the pleasure of seeing the show twice in San Antonio and twice in Fort Worth.  They're an awesomely talented cast!  With Dylis Croman (Roxie) and 2nd pic:  Terra C (Velma).  I didn't realize that there were similar pics in a previous post.  My bad.

"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: 4/26/15 at 07:58 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #715

Posted: 4/26/15 at 7:59pm

"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: 4/26/15 at 07:59 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #716

Posted: 4/27/15 at 12:41am

The South Korean leg of the Cellblock Tour will begin sometime in June.  Some of the current tour cast will go to Seoul, while new ones will be joining them.  As I understand it, it is about a 2 months long sitdown stop.   

"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)

[VintageSnarker]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #717

Posted: 4/27/15 at 11:22am

I've listened to the version she did on the morning show as well as the one she posted with all the riffs and while they're both good, I wish they would allow Brandy to put more of her own spin on her songs in the show. If they're going to keep casting singers from genres outside of Broadway I'd like to see what they can add.

[sephyr]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #718

Posted: 4/29/15 at 1:03am

Did anyone happen to go see Brandy's opening? I would love to see what you all thought about her performance! I've heard some good things.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #719

Posted: 4/29/15 at 8:54pm

For the two month Seoul, South Korea tour stop starting in June 2015, I'm assuming that Terra C will continue as Velma Kelly.   Dylis Croman is a definite as Roxie Hart.  

"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 #720

Posted: 4/30/15 at 7:06pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh4fgkiUi18   This is her performance at "The Wendy Williams Show". She sings "Roxie" with four of the Men of Chicago.   The guy with the vest looks new.  She has a nice voice.  Her perf starts at about 7:24.  

"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: 4/30/15 at 07:06 PM

[luvcaroline]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #721

Posted: 4/30/15 at 10:01pm

^

Wow, that was really great. We have tickets to see this during our June visit and now I'm really pumped!

[Tag]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #722

Posted: 4/30/15 at 10:12pm

That was great but she comes across as more of a Velma to me.

[luvcaroline]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #723

Posted: 4/30/15 at 10:18pm

Definitely a sassier take on Roxie.

[JoseLee_]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #724

Posted: 4/30/15 at 10:25pm

Wow, she sounds and looks amazing!