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#800Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/30/15 at 3:32pm

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


Post 800. Yay.

Anthony12
#801Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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.

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#802Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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. 


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#803Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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: (212) 994-9491


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: (212) 994-9491


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: (212) 994-9491


"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)

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#804Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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)


 


 


 


 


"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: 8/7/15 at 07:47 PM

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#805Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/7/15 at 9:02pm

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


"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: 8/7/15 at 09:02 PM

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#806Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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).  


"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)

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#807Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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)

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#808Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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?


"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)

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#809Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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.


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#810Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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.


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#811Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/14/15 at 7:36pm

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


"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)

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#812Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/14/15 at 7:51pm

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

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#813Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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).


"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)

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#814Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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. 

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#815Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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.   


"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)

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#816Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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."  


"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: 9/16/15 at 07:21 PM

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#817Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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. 

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#818Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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."  


"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)

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#819Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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. 

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#820Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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.  


"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)

#821Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/29/15 at 4:11pm

Has anyone seen Rumer Willis yet?

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

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#822Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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. 

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#823Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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


"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)

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#824Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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. 


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