Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 31

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 6/15/15 at 1:31pm

http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/devious-maids/cast/ivan-hernandez  Ivan Hernandez (Devious Maids) makes his Broadway debut today as "Billy Flynn" thru August 23rd.   (Telecharge)

Updated On: 6/15/15 at 01:31 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 6/15/15 at 1:37pm

Ivan is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut as Billy Fynn in Chicago. He was last seen in New York starring as The Wolf and Cinderella's Prince in Shakespeare in the Park's production of Into the Woods.  Other shows include: The Mambo Kings; Zhivago, directed by Des McAnuff;Romantic Poetry, written and directed by John Patrick Shanley; the critically acclaimed off-Broadway musical, Yank!; Paul Simon's The Capeman and Pirate, also by John Patrick Shanley.  Ivan also stars as Javier Mendoza on the popular series, “Devious Maids”. Other TV work includes “The Following”, “Law & Order SUV”, and “Gossip Girl”.  (from the official Chicago website)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 6/21/15 at 10:00pm

Andrew Fitch has joined the cast of "Chicago" as Sergeant Fogarty.  He was previously one of the Manson Trio in "Pippin."  http://www.playbillvault.com/Person/Detail/35096/Andrew-Fitch

Updated On: 6/21/15 at 10:00 PM

[A Director]

Posted: 6/22/15 at 2:49am

Why does this show keep running?

[ethan231h]

Posted: 6/22/15 at 7:41am

More importantly, why do we have this thread?

[Rumpelstiltskin]

Posted: 6/22/15 at 8:09am

We have this thread because despite all the uncertainty and pain in the news, and potential pitfalls and stalls in our personal lives; Chicago persists and thrives, and PLFanatic celebrates as its most loyal cheerleader.  The world would be a better place if we all had one ounce of his unbridled enthusiasm.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 6/22/15 at 10:30am

"A Director":  This show is running because it's relevant.  There are many examples today of celebrities who flourish for mysterious reasons.  Plus, the show is entertaining and has been so for all of these years.  "ethan231h":  This thread exists because no one else had done it before.  "Chicago" has many fans, here and all over the world.  They appreciate the show even if you do not.  If you don't like reading about the show, then perhaps this thread is not for you.  "Rumpelstiltskin":  Thank you for your kind words.  Although I may detect a whiff of sarcasm, your words are appreciated.  I'm just a fan of the show.  As I have mentioned before, when I first started visiting NYC in 2006, I really didn't give the show much of a thought.  When I first saw it five years later, I fell in love with it.  I am a fan of both the Broadway and touring show.  Countless shows have come and gone since late 1996, but "Chicago" endures.  May it continue to present its magic for years and years.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 6/23/15 at 2:18pm

Here is an interview of the current "Chicago" tour cast in Seoul, South Korea.  (Yahoo.com)  http://news.yahoo.com/the-broadway-cast-of-chicago-comes-to-south-091614875.html

[Rumpelstiltskin]

Posted: 6/23/15 at 2:32pm

Nope.  No sarcasm.  That's not who I am.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 6/23/15 at 3:03pm

Thanks Rumple.  

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 6/23/15 at 4:01pm

I was going to say, I didn't detect any sarcasm in his compliment.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 6/24/15 at 7:57pm

  http://playbill.com/news/article/a-daring-college-theatre-troupe-is-giving-chicago-an-orange-is-the-new-black-makeover-see-photos-here-351904    

[sephyr]

Posted: 6/24/15 at 10:36pm

I for one really loved the show and can see why it's still running. Brandy was perfect last month and I wish she'd record her songs in the show. She sounds so lush on Funny Honey.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 6/26/15 at 6:50pm

Brandy Norwood will be off on Sat. June 27th (both shows) and Sun. June 28th (both shows).  This will give the Roxie understudies:  Tonya Wathen, Angel Reda or Lara Seibert Young a chance to shine.  

Updated On: 6/26/15 at 06:50 PM

[acekatherineplumber2]

Posted: 6/27/15 at 1:29am

Tonya Wathen is still in the show? I saw her back in 2013 and she was terrific!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/5/15 at 7:43am

Here are some fantastic pictures of the current "Chicago" international tour sit-down in Seoul, South Korea.  http://www.playdb.co.kr/magazine/magazine_temp_view.asp?kindno=4&no=1302

 

Pic 1: Terra C with Chris Le Beau (left) and Tanner Lane (right)

Pic 3:  Brent Heuser (Fred Casely) and Dylis Croman (Roxie)

Pic 4:  Roz Ryan (Mama Morton)

Pic 6:  Marco Zunino (Billy Flynn); Dylis Croman (Roxie)

Updated On: 7/5/15 at 07:43 AM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/7/15 at 8:31am

I found this video from a Seoul magazine site. The first video shows Marco Zunino as "Billy" and Dylis Croman as "Roxie."  There's a second video:  "All That Jazz" and "When You're Good To Mama" on the same page.    http://www.playdb.co.kr/magazine/MovieView.asp?sReqPlayNo=76710&sReqKind=017008&sReqMediaNo=60845

 

Updated On: 7/7/15 at 08:31 AM

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 12:12pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Rumer-Willis-to-Dance-Into-Broadways-CHICAGO-Next-Month-20150716

Updated On: 2/12/24 at 12:12 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 1:11pm

Hmmm?  I guess she might do o.k dancing -wise, but can she even sing?  If she can't carry a tune, then she' s going to be a big hot mess.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 1:18pm

_{there's been worse, I'm sure. Christie Brinkley, I'm glaring at you. She couldn't sing, act OR dance.}

 

 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 4:54pm

It's always nice to see Donna Marie Asbury as Velma.  She has a VOICE!  Brandy and company were in fine form.  https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay.php?colid=1061268

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 10:37pm

Chicago National Tour Dance Captain (2014-2015) Colt Adam Weiss makes his Broadway debut with "Chicago" this day and thru the weekend.  

He's the one on the left.   

[ACL2006]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 11:28pm

I just wish Brandy could keep extending. I love the clips of her, such great energy & soul.

[RW3]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 11:36pm

"I just wish Brandy could keep extending. I love the clips of her, such great energy & soul."

She truly has been bitten by the Broadway bug.

 

[Phantom4ever]

Posted: 7/18/15 at 12:45am

Saw Chicago tonight. The ensemble was on fire as usual. I always have a critical eye on them, ready to pounce on the first symptom of long-run-itis I see but alas, they were yet again symptom-free tonight.

Mama Morton flubbed several lines, although it was nothing that the average audience member would have noticed. The Me and My Baby choreography (my favorite in the show) was diluted down into a barely recognizable imitation. Maybe I'm exaggerating a tiny bit but I expected Brandy to be able to do the full original choreography. She also cut the cartwheel at the end of the show. She had a very difficult time keeping up with Amra. Little things, like during Nowadays when they look from stage right to left, their heads moving in unison, were also a challenge for Brandy.

That said, her voice and her acting were great. I loved hearing her soulful renditions of those Kander and Ebb songs. It was quite a treat. And her sheer giddiness and excitement during Nowadays and Hot honey Rag essentially cancelled out the sloppiness of her dancing.

The new Flynn, who was mentioned earlier in the thread, had a problem in the courtroom scene. It was right at the beginning of his questioning of Roxie. He just blanked and went "can somebody help me?" And he looked at the cast standing on the edge of the orchestra box. They ignored him. Finally after what seemed like an eternity but what was probably less than 10 seconds, the defense attorney fed him his line which Flynn then repeated. A tense moment, as thee was no way to get him his line and stay in character. Or at least none of the cast came up with a way on the spot.