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[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #725

Posted: 4/30/15 at 10:50pm

I'm surprised that there haven't been any photos of her first night as Roxie.   Strange.

"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#726

Posted: 5/3/15 at 6:46am

Wow...those are some signifcant crowds at the Chicago stage door.  (It's funny how the author of the article describes it as "backstage."   https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-Broadways-Newest-Murderess-Brandy-Norwood-Greets-Fans-Backstage-at-CHICAGO-20150502

"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: 2/12/24 at 06:46 AM

[Phantom4ever]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #727

Posted: 5/3/15 at 10:53am

If anybody watched Brandy perform on the Wendy Williams Show, you might have noticed how choked up Wendy got after the show because of how much she loved being in the show herself.  In the After Show video on youtube, she reminisces more about her time in Chicago and how much she loved it.  Really nice to see. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y50SnNt2has

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #728

Posted: 5/3/15 at 11:33am

It would be fantastic for this show to have both Brandy & Carly Hughes together up on that stage. One could dream.

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 #729

Posted: 5/3/15 at 7:56pm

Word...ACL.

"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 #730

Posted: 5/20/15 at 10:46pm

This is a feature of Brandy's dressing room at the Ambassador Theatre.  http://www.instyle.com/news/video-go-behind-scenes-brandys-dressing-room-chicago-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)

[sephyr]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #731

Posted: 5/23/15 at 12:26am

How wonderful was Brandy in the role? Saw her Tuesday night and I was just in awe of how funny she was, how beautiful she sounded (and the crazy vocal runs she threw in - ear candy), and how well she danced! I loved her solo numbers and how she kept up with Amra (in fact when they sang together she kind of overpowered her a little). The last number choked me up a little, I was so proud of her! I loved the show overall and it was fun for a first time! I was so impressed by the actors who played Mama Morton (Natasha Yvette Williams), Amos Hart (Raymond Bokhour), and Mary Sunshine (R. Lowe). 

[HollidayForever]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #732

Posted: 5/26/15 at 5:38pm

sephyr, I couldn't agree more. I've been telling everyone, she was surprisingly above average maybe even flawless. In fact, I'm sure if she didn't have other commitments, the Weisslers would sign her to a full year contract. She breathed so much life and humor into the role of Roxie. And you're right Brandy completely out-shined Amra. Overall, I thought everyone was pretty solid. The only thing that pissed me off was the sound and Mary Sunshine's diction. I couldn't understand a word she sang, and the leads mic levels needed to be turned up when singing with the ensemble.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #733

Posted: 5/26/15 at 7:54pm

FANtastic news!! Marco Zunino is Broadway's "Billy Flynn" from June 1-14, 2015!!  He's an awesome singer!  Marco has one of the longest "the" notes ("Both Reached For The Gun") that I have heard.  

"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: 5/26/15 at 07:54 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #734

Posted: 6/1/15 at 4:24pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Brandy-Extends-Run-in-Broadways-CHICAGO-20150601  Apparently, she's good for the box office.  Plus, she seems like a nice person.

"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 #735

Posted: 6/1/15 at 4:43pm

I was hoping she'd extend. Too bad AFW remains.

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.

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #736

Posted: 6/2/15 at 12:03pm

from these pictures it looks like Donna Marie Asbury was Velma & possibly Sharon Moore was Mama last night.

 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-CHICAGO-Welcomes-Marco-Zunino-and-Dylan-Ratell-20150602 

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.

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #737

Posted: 6/2/15 at 6:58pm

Donna did the weekend 

 amras gone till the 14th

terras back

[HorseTears]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #738

Posted: 6/2/15 at 7:06pm

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

 

Agreed.  

[DottieD'Luscia]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #739

Posted: 6/2/15 at 7:34pm

I wish they'd bring Carly Hughes back.

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 #740

Posted: 6/2/15 at 8:02pm

JBradshaw...that is awesome news about having the chance to see Miss Terra as Velma on Broadway!!

"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)

[bwaysouth]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #741

Posted: 6/2/15 at 8:11pm

Hey, Chicago experts!  With Brandy extending in the show for the summer, I'm thinking I may have to make a visit back to Chicago.  Does anyone know how the rush seats have been location-wise?  I know when I went several years ago they were near the front of the orchestra on the sides, but I wonder if anybody has more recent information.

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #742

Posted: 6/2/15 at 11:03pm

Rush is side orchestra. 

Sometimes they sell side mezz seats. 

 

Orchestra seats are usually in the first 10 rows. 

 

Theatre re is small, not really any bad seats. 

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #743

Posted: 6/2/15 at 11:42pm

A different Velma? A new Mary Sunshine? Is this bizarro world? Because if so I'd like two tickets please! I love R. Lowe, he's so damn consistent and excellent, but this repeat viewer appreciates someone new in the role. Seen the dude dozens of times! As for "international stage sensation" Amra-Faye, well...Carly Hughes, where you gone? Come back!

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #744

Posted: 6/3/15 at 5:55am

According to Playbill.com, Marco Zunino will be Billy Flynn in the upcoming Seoul production of "Chicago".  Terra C wil be Velma, with Dylis Croman as Roxie in South Korea.  I think Dylan Ratell will be Mary Sunshine.  C. Caballero will make an excellent Mary Sunshine (understudy).  

"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 #745

Posted: 6/3/15 at 7:58am

Terra C is on as "Velma" until June 9th.  I'm seeing the show on June 8th, so I'm thrilled!

"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 #746

Posted: 6/8/15 at 7:20pm

Oh be still my heart.  I just had an extended conversation with Jason Patrick Sands.  He was ever so nice and recognized me when he saw me.  He looked especially buffed up close.  I was waiting by the entrance.  I need smelling salts.

"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 #747

Posted: 6/8/15 at 7:20pm

Oh be still my heart.  I just had an extended conversation with Jason Patrick Sands.  He was ever so nice and recognized me when he saw me.  He looked especially buffed up close.  I was waiting by the entrance.  I need smelling salts.

"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 #748

Posted: 6/8/15 at 7:33pm

"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 #749

Posted: 6/8/15 at 7:37pm

 Sorry, but I am typing on my smart phone.  I also met Richard Ridge while waiting to enter the theatre.  He was very nice.  We had a brief conversation.  It is actually a full house for tonite's 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)