Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 33

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #800

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #801

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)

[Javi]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #802

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #803

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)

[Call_me_jorge]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #804

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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[dramamama611]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #805

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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[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #806

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)

[smidge]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #807

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #808

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)

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #809

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #810

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #811

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

[Hairspray0901]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #812

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #813

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)

[ljay889]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #814

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #815

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)

[Unknown User]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #816

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

Has anyone seen Rumer Willis yet?

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

[VintageSnarker]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #817

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #818

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)

[ljay889]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #819

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #820

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #821

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.

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[Phantom4ever]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #822

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #823

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

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

"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)

[EricMontreal22]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #824

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*