Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 32

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/18/15 at 5:29am

When I saw the show on June 9, 2015, I was actually impressed by Brandy's "Me and My Baby".  I certainly wasn't expecting the full-on choreography, as she isn't a professional dancer.  She managed a good routine, considering her lack of professional experience.  Chicago veterans like Bianca Marroquin or Dylis Croman are known for their precision like dancing, because they're done the role and have perfected it.  With regards to the new Billy Flynn (Ivan Hernandez) going up on his line, I was surprised to hear of that.  I don't recall anyone ever writing about that happening to "Billy Flynn", but I guess it happens sometimes (tho not very often I imagine).  People have off-days.  (P.S.  I decided to do a census of sorts on the number of my posts since I started the thread in 2011.  There are 780 posts.  Out of those, I counted 432 with my name. Some are repeats, especially if your post is at the end of a page.  If my math is correct, that comes out to about 55.3%.  My fingers are tired.)

Updated On: 7/18/15 at 05:29 AM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/18/15 at 9:44pm

I'm wondering who "Chicago" will find as the newest Velma when AFW's current run finishes on July 26th.   They'll certainly need a veteran Velma to mentor the newest upcoming Roxie-Rumer Willis.  Maybe Carly Hughes can return?  

[ethan231h]

Posted: 7/18/15 at 9:57pm

If Carly returns I will definitely be going back!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/19/15 at 5:38pm

Here's a BWW treat:  a video shuffle of Ann Horak, Dylis Croman, Melissa Rae Mahon and Brandy Norwood performing "Roxie."   Fabulous ladies!  https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay.php?colid=1062279

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 7/21/15 at 3:58am

"I'm wondering who "Chicago" will find as the newest Velma when AFW's current run finishes on July 26th.   They'll certainly need a veteran Velma to mentor the newest upcoming Roxie-Rumer Willis.  Maybe Carly Hughes can return?  "

 

Why would you think Brandy couldnt dance it? She killed on dancing with the stars  

Carly isn't coming back  

they don't mentor each other, if it's a new person opposite a long running person they don't usually meet till the put in   I've been at many  

Terra is coming back and Amra's going back to Japan come fall winter, exact dates aren't final yet  

 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/21/15 at 7:11am

JB...welcome back.  You've been missed.  I thought Brandy was a good dancer in the various routines, even though I didn't expect the choreography to be Roxie 1.0. But it appeared that she performed very well.   Plus, she has that exhuberance and soulful quality that is appealing.  (I actually never said Brandy couldn't dance it.  Nice to hear about Miss Terra returning as Velma Kelly.  Guys, you're in for a treat!  Terra C is winding up her Seoul, South Korea sit-down show until August 8th, I believe.  Since Amra is finishing up on July 26, then there is a bit of time until Terra C arrives in NYC.  Maybe some of the Velma u/s/s can have a chance to shine.  Also, Brandy ends her run on August 2nd, while Rumer Willis doesn't begin until August 18th.  Maybe the show can get someone like Linda Roginski to fill in until Rumer begins her time.  

[WWBB London]

Posted: 7/21/15 at 7:20am

 

 Omg I love Chicago, defo one of my favourite shows of all time! I seen it at least 5 times now haha ( I probably shouldnt of admitted that xD) 

Also guys I have a number of theatre tickets that I need to sell if any of you guys are interested. I can even offer you up to 60% off certain shows! (no brainer guys)

If you guys are interested do contact me at

[e-mail]

hurry though! tickets are limited  

Tar!

[tazber]

Posted: 7/21/15 at 7:42am

What shows do you have tickets for?

Why do you need to sell them off? How many did you buy?

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 7/21/15 at 5:06pm

"JB...welcome back.  You've been missed.  I thought Brandy was a good dancer in the various routines, even though I didn't expect the choreography to be Roxie 1.0. But it appeared that she performed very well.   Plus, she has that exhuberance and soulful quality that is appealing.  (I actually never said Brandy couldn't dance it.  Nice to hear about Miss Terra returning as Velma Kelly.  Guys, you're in for a treat!  Terra C is winding up her Seoul, South Korea sit-down show until August 8th, I believe.  Since Amra is finishing up on July 26, then there is a bit of time until Terra C arrives in NYC.  Maybe some of the Velma u/s/s can have a chance to shine.  Also, Brandy ends her run on August 2nd, while Rumer Willis doesn't begin until August 18th.  Maybe the show can get someone like Linda Roginski to fill in until Rumer begins her time.  "

 Wow. Thanks. I didn't even think I'm liked here. 

Christie Brinkley had the most watered down dancing then followed by Michele T. Williams. Melanie Griffith had very basic dance steps but it didn't matter. She WAS  Roxie. 

Donna Marie has no scheduled Velma dates this month and next. Amra probably will be there longer. Terra doesn't know the exact dates of her return as she said when we talked. 

But see Brandy. Her excitment being in the show is amazing. Her riffs in songs are amazing. She's really a great Roxie. 

[skies]

Posted: 7/21/15 at 8:24pm

It almost seems as if the country has watched Brandy grow up, well, actually they have.  She has a nice easy self confidence on stage that is good to see.

[ljay889]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 9:04pm

"Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly (thru 11/22)"

EW

[ljay889]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 9:51pm

F yourself. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 11:07pm

""Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly (thru 11/22)"
EW"

 

Dear God, why???

 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 11:46pm

"""Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly (thru 11/22)"

 "

 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/24/15 at 1:20pm

Amy Spanger will join the Broadway cast as Roxie Hart for a limited run:  August 4-16.  

[Anthony12]

Posted: 7/24/15 at 8:40pm

I saw Chicago for the first time last weekend and I was so disappointed with the show!  I expected so much more from this show.  It was so bland.  Brandy's acting was not great, her singing was fabulous and her dancing was okay.  It needs a revamp with more to it.  I was so bored.  The music was amazing!  I love Kander and Ebb.  But the whole thing was staged in front and barely no room to really dance or get the feel of anything.  I was so disappointed.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/24/15 at 11:39pm

Anthony, I don't know how much you knew of the show beforehand, but that minimalist approach is a major focus of this show.  The orchestra platform (I forget what it is actually called) is put to good effect.  The performers and the orchestra share this space.  Another notable part of the show is the use of black (remember, black goes with everything. : )    Perhaps you'll have a different opinion when you get the chance to see it a second time?  People have all sorts of views about the show and the performers in it. I just wish that Chicago on Broadway would utilize a variety of Velmas.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 7/30/15 at 1:22pm

Great news for Carly Hughes fans!  She will play "Velma Kelly" for a limited number of performances (August 22-September 4) during AFW's hiatus from the show.  I wish Carly Hughes could have a much, much longer run.   

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 7/30/15 at 2:32pm

Going to have to time a return visit for when Carly and Rumer are on at the same time. Seeing Carly last winter was a fabulous breath of fresh air in that role. 

[Phantom4ever]

Posted: 7/30/15 at 2:37pm

Anthony, I also HATED Chicago when I first saw it.  In fact, it took eight years and Usher as Billy Flynn to get me to go back. And as soon as the show started, I was hooked. The staging of All That Jazz is so iconic and perfect, the rest of the show just fell into place for me.  

The first time, I was expecting spectacle and costume changes and all that. But the second time (and many more after) I was able to appreciate the minimalist staging which encourages the audiences to focus on the incredible score and instrumentation and the sexy, sultry, hot choreography. 

[actorsnonactors]

Posted: 7/30/15 at 3:32pm

Amy Spanger? More like Amy SANGer! AMIRITE, PEOPLE?!?!

Post 800. Yay.

[Anthony12]

Posted: 7/30/15 at 5:36pm

Maybe one day with bigger names.  I think part of it was me seeing it in the mezz and I hate seeing shows in the mezz since I don't feel like I'm a part of the show.  The other part I feel is that it's been running for so long that I feel like it's a tired production.  Cabaret is my fav show of all time and I appreciated the score, story and everything and it had the perfect amount of change within the show.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 7/30/15 at 6:35pm

"Great news for Carly Hughes fans!  She will play "Velma Kelly" for a limited number of performances (August 22-September 4) during AFW's hiatus from the show.  I wish Carly Hughes could have a much, much longer run.   "

 Hughes' is simply filling in for AFW's vacation. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 8/2/15 at 8:34pm

I'm watching the Chicago West End documentary.  I decided to look up Ute Lemper and found that she's making a few special appearances in NYC in the fall.   (from her official website)

Thursday, 19 November, 2015
New York, USA
Café Sabarsky at Neue Galerie
1048 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
Special Commemoration Concert for the Holocaust for the 70 years liberation of the Camps
Ute will perform songs that were written in the Concentration Camps of Auschwitz and Theresienstadt, and other songs written by Jewish composers of the Weimar time that were able to escape the Holocaust.
Click here for venue website
Tel: [phone]

Friday, 20 November, 2015
New York, USA
Café Sabarsky at Neue Galerie
1048 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
Special Commemoration Concert for the Holocaust for the 70 years liberation of the Camps
Ute will perform songs that were written in the Concentration Camps of Auschwitz and Theresienstadt, and other songs written by Jewish composers of the Weimar time that were able to escape the Holocaust.
Click here for venue website
Tel: [phone]

Saturday, 21 November, 2015
New York, USA
Café Sabarsky at Neue Galerie
1048 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
Special Commemoration Concert for the Holocaust for the 70 years liberation of the Camps
Ute will perform songs that were written in the Concentration Camps of Auschwitz and Theresienstadt, and other songs written by Jewish composers of the Weimar time that were able to escape the Holocaust.
Click here for venue website
Tel: [phone]

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 8/7/15 at 7:47pm

Dylis Croman is joining the Broadway cast as Roxie (per Telecharge), beginning on August 18th.   She is absolutely awesome as Roxie!

 

Amy Spanger as Roxie Hart (thru 8/16)
Dylis Croman as Roxie Hart (8/18 - 9/13)
Rumer Willis as Roxie Hart (9/14 - 11/1)
Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly (thru 8/21; 9/5 - 11/22)
Carly Hughes as Velma Kelly (8/22 - 9/4)
Ivan Hernandez as Billy Flynn (thru 8/23)
Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart (thru 9/20)
NaTasha Yvette Williams as Matron "Mama" Morton (thru 9/27)
R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine (thru 1/31)

 

 

 

 

Updated On: 8/7/15 at 07:47 PM