Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 29

[DottieD'Luscia]

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

Updated On: 3/19/15 at 05:42 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.  

[bwayphreak234]

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

Did you see it with Bianca Marroquin or Dylis Croman?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.  

Updated On: 4/5/15 at 08:16 PM

[ACL2006]

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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. 

[VintageSnarker]

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]

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)

[ACL2006]

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.

[smallvillefan16]

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

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

[Wilmingtom]

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]

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.

Updated On: 4/26/15 at 07:58 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

Updated On: 4/26/15 at 07:59 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.   

[VintageSnarker]

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]

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]

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.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.  

Updated On: 4/30/15 at 07:06 PM

[luvcaroline]

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]

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

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

[luvcaroline]

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

Definitely a sassier take on Roxie.

[JoseLee_]

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

Wow, she sounds and looks amazing!