Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 33

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 8/7/15 at 9:02pm

Rumer Willis is recovering from a foot injury.  Dylis is stepping into the role for while.

Updated On: 8/7/15 at 09:02 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/1/15 at 11:13pm

The talented and handsome Ryan Silverman has returned to the role of "Billy Flynn" in "Chicago" (as of August 31, 2015).  

[Javi]

Posted: 9/9/15 at 7:56am

I'm in New York mid December and what do you think is the likelihood that they will get a name actor to replace Rumer Willis when she leaves?  Looks like none of the main cast is listed past October/November.  I'm looking for something to see on a Monday night as there aren't that many options, so I thought I'd see Chicago if there was someone I really wanted to see (I've already seen the show over 20 times and love it).

Dylis Croman as Roxie Hart (thru 9/13)
Rumer Willis as Roxie Hart (9/14 - 11/1)
Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly (thru 11/22)
Ryan Silverman as Billy Flynn (thru 10/12)
Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart (thru 9/20)
NaTasha Yvette Williams as Matron "Mama" Morton (thru 9/27)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/14/15 at 6:52pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/UPDATE-Rumer-Willis-Pushes-Back-Broadway-Debut-in-CHICAGO-Again-20150914  Rumer Willis postpones her Broadway debut in Chicago.  Again.   I guess she hasn't healed properly?

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 9/14/15 at 7:29pm

That article states that amy Spanger is starring in chicago when that is not true, because amy is in Matilda now.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 9/14/15 at 7:31pm

Only by a week.   It doesn't say why, but her tweet doesn't mention injury or healing.  Odd.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/14/15 at 7:36pm

I guess the producers can always ask Dylis Croman to stay on just a bit more. 

[smidge]

Posted: 9/14/15 at 7:51pm

I wonder if she delayed to make an appearance on tonight's Dancing with the Stars premiere?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/14/15 at 8:29pm

Well, that's just for one day.  Is it possible that she needs the extra time to learn the songs and choreography?   There's a good chance that she'll learn the modified version of the choreography that is usually utilized for non-professional theatre Roxies.  (or as some would call it....Roxie lite).

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 9/15/15 at 12:54am

Rumor won dancing with the stars. She doesn't need the lite dancing. 

She was in the audience at dancing with the stars tonight. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/15/15 at 6:18pm

Dylis Croman will continue on as Roxie until September 20th.  Rumer Willis is scheduled to begin her run on Sept. 21st.   

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/16/15 at 7:21pm

http://www.buzzfeed.com/chicagomusical/32-things-that-make-chicago-the-musical-the-one-a-tiza  A Buzzfeed member posted this.  It is about all things "Chicago".   Number 15 will make many a fan "swoon."  

Updated On: 9/16/15 at 07:21 PM

[Hairspray0901]

Posted: 9/16/15 at 9:11pm

I was watching DWTS and noticed Rumer was there too. Interesting since she postponed her Chicago debut again, but yet, there she was in the audience. I realize sitting there watching and actually performing on an injury on Broadway are two totally different things, but, I still found it odd she was able to make it to their premiere.

I hope she joins soon!! Dying to see her in the role. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/24/15 at 6:58pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-VISITs-Jason-Danieley-Will-Be-Broadways-Next-Billy-Flynn-in-CHICAGO-20150924    I'm not really familiar with him.  I did have a chance to see him in "The Visit."  

[ljay889]

Posted: 9/24/15 at 7:00pm

He's overqualified for Billy Flynn. Deserves better than being one of the countless replacements, but this will be a cake gig for him. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/28/15 at 5:54pm

I'm surprised there  hasn't been any video released of Rumer Willis as Roxie.  By the way, if  you happen to see her in the show, please share  your thoughts about her performance.  

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/29/15 at 4:11pm

Has anyone seen Rumer Willis yet?

Updated On: 9/29/15 at 04:11 PM

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 9/29/15 at 5:03pm

I would love to go back for Jason Danieley because he is so overqualified but I've already seen this Chicago revival two more times than I ever thought I would (for Jennifer Nettles and Brandy) and I've no real desire to see Rumer Willis. I hope he's back with a new show soon. Or an album. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 10/1/15 at 5:21pm

Here's Rumer's interpretation of "Me and My Baby" on the telly.  Personally, I was underwhelmed and so many changes to the original choreography.   https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay.php?colid=1128951

[ljay889]

Posted: 10/1/15 at 7:04pm

Wow, I've never seen those changes to the ending before. I'm sure JBradshaw could clarify if it's been used before. 

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 10/1/15 at 8:28pm

Is she just poorly miked?  she seems to be concentrating so much on the choreography that she barely sings and certainly has no presence in that clip.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/1/15 at 10:31pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Here's Rumer's interpretation of "Me and My Baby" on the telly.  Personally, I was underwhelmed and so many changes to the original choreography.   https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay.php?colid=1128951

 

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yeah, the choreography for the end of that was terrible. I guess this is why I prefer d'Amboise or Croman as Roxie.

[Phantom4ever]

Posted: 10/1/15 at 10:45pm

Oh my goodness that clip made me so sad. Me and My Baby is my favorite number in the show and one of my favorite pieces of choreography of any show. I love seeing Charlotte or Bianca do it. Brandy did not do it justice either this summer but she was perfection compared to Rumer. 

I suppose they added that bizarre flip during "facing the world optimistically" to make up for everything else that was taken away. And the ending.........well........perhaps it was because the stage wasn't wide enough to do the usual running and hopping across the stage? Perhaps Rumer can't do the high kick that Roxie is supposed to do?  

And her voice came off as nervous and unsure. It seemed like she thought her microphone would make her louder than it actually did. And it seemed like she ran out of breath at the end of each line. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 10/1/15 at 11:26pm

Also, I thought her tempo was kind of slow....in the singing and dancing.

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 10/1/15 at 11:29pm

ACL2006 said: "Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Here's Rumer's interpretation of "Me and My Baby" on the telly.  Personally, I was underwhelmed and so many changes to the original choreography.   https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay.php?colid=1128951

 

 

 

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yeah, the choreography for the end of that was terrible. I guess this is why I prefer d'Amboise or Croman as Roxie.

 

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What, wait?  You prefer a well known Broadway professional like Charlotte to Rumer??  *shock*