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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#825Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/1/15 at 11:36pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Also, I thought her tempo was kind of slow....in the singing and dancing.
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Definitely--it's usually at a quick clip.
#826Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/2/15 at 12:30am
ljay889 said: "Wow, I've never seen those changes to the ending before. I'm sure JBradshaw could clarify if it's been used before.
Wow actually being mentioned in a post, I'm starting to finally feeling welcome here 
It's a very small performance space at Live. Tempo was a bit slow, yes. It was modification to fit the performance space.
#827Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/3/15 at 5:09pm
dramamama611 said: "There are few enough women dominated shows.....let the gals grab the attention for this one.
I'm bringing my HS group to see this in a few weeks. I hope they are on top of their game,Christie Brinkley will have just started so I'm hoping that will give them a new lease on it's life!"
This thread was just bumped, but it made me laugh... I hope Brinkley didn't turn off Dramamama's HS class for life.
#828Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/4/15 at 9:49am
For anyone interested in the original 1975 production:
Here is a restored version of the 1975 commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsldGreIh_U
This film was shot by chorus girl Candy Brown during the tryouts; it's been put back at the original speed (as up until now it had been circulated at a speed way too fast) and visually enhanced and restored https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcR7l4PaG2A
Updated On: 10/4/15 at 09:49 AM
#829Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/4/15 at 11:43am
I absolutely hate those male dancers' costumes. Yuck. 
Ah, those 1970's.
"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)
#830Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/4/15 at 2:14pm
But the show is set in the 1920s.
#831Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/4/15 at 2:52pm
I was actually referring to the year that the show came out. Also, there's nothing 1920's about those dancers' costumes.
"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)
#833Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/6/15 at 7:21pm
Jason Danieley will play Billy Flynn from October 13, 2015 -- January 10, 2016. https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview
"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: 10/6/15 at 07:21 PM
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#834Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/6/15 at 8:18pm
omg rumer looked terrible in that video. cant sing cant dance just terrible
#835Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/6/15 at 8:27pm
yes, but who's replacing AFW after 11/22 is the bigger question?? I hope Hughes is brought back in.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#836Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/6/15 at 8:57pm
I hope AFW doesn't extend. It would be great to see Danieley and not have to sit through AFW's Velma.
#837Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/6/15 at 10:14pm
Not Carly.
Terra is the next Velma.
#838Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/6/15 at 10:15pm
Someone mentioned that Terra C would have a stint as Velma, during the fall. She's an awesome performer. As talented as AFW is...it gets really boring when she returns...and returns...and returns. ENUF! (see above)
"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: 10/6/15 at 10:15 PM
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#839Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/6/15 at 10:21pm
i love terra c. however, she's another one who returns....and returns...and returns :)
I want them to get current big broadway stars in the show. Patina Miller and Laura Osnes or Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara would be amazing as Velma and Roxie!
Updated On: 10/6/15 at 10:21 PM#840Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/6/15 at 11:06pm
The previous poster exaggerates. Terra C is infrequently part of the Broadway cast. When she does appear, it's for a very limited time. She's a stellar Velma for the various national and international productions.
"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)
#841Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/6/15 at 11:30pm
I wouldn't necessarily say that Terra has appeared infrequently in the Broadway production. Here's a list of her stints according to IBDB.
- Velma Kelly - Replacement (Jul 27, 2004 - Feb 13, 2005)
- Velma Kelly - Replacement (Feb 21, 2008 - Mar 06, 2008
- Velma Kelly - Replacement (Oct 27, 2008 - Nov 02, 2008
- Velma Kelly - Replacement (Feb 08, 2010 - Jul 11, 2010)
- Velma Kelly - Replacement (May 07, 2012 - Sep 23, 2012)
- Velma Kelly - Replacement (Aug 05, 2013 - Aug 18, 2013)
- Velma Kelly - Replacement (Jul 21, 2014 - Aug 03, 2014)
- Terra is good, but I've never been blown away by her. In terms of vocals, she is one of the weaker Velmas. But she is a great dancer with great stage presence. At this point, I would think Amra, Terra, and Brenda Braxton have done the most peformances as Velma on Broadway. I find it interesting that they have never brought back "new Velmas" like Luba Mason, Nancy Lemenager, Bahiyah Hibah, and Nikka Graff Lanzarone. The role really needs more variety on Broadway.
- Velma Kelly - Replacement (Feb 21, 2008 - Mar 06, 2008
#842Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/6/15 at 11:36pm
The show needs a fresh feel to it. Too many actors have been able to come & go with the show for 5, 10 years or more now. It's time to clean house & bring in a brand new cast.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#843Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/7/15 at 12:20pm
I wish the producers would let some of the understudies shine in the role of Velma. Many of us are aware that Donna Marie Asbury is a fantastic Velma, but let Kelci Griffin and Lara Seibert Young get some shows in as Velma. It's fanastic that Seibert Young is both a Velma and Roxie understudy. She's part of the future of Chicago.
"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)
#844Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/8/15 at 8:15pm
According to the Official Chicago the Musical website, the national tour resumes once more in January 2016. http://chicagothemusical.com/ustour.php
January 12-17, 2016 Wilmington, Delaware
February 9-14, 2016 Detroit, Michigan
February 19-21,2016 North Charleston, South Carolina
February 29-March 1, 2016 Kalamazoo, Michigan
April 11-12, 2016 State College, Pennsylvania
April 15-17, 2016 Newport News, Virginia
May17-22,2016 Appleton, Wisconsin
"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)
#845Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/8/15 at 10:58pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "According to the Official Chicago the Musical website, the national tour resumes once more in January 2016. http://chicagothemusical.com/ustour.php
January 12-17, 2016 Wilmington, Delaware
February 9-14, 2016 Detroit, Michigan
February 19-21,2016 North Charleston, South Carolina
February 29-March 1, 2016 Kalamazoo, Michigan
April 11-12, 2016 State College, Pennsylvania
April 15-17, 2016 Newport News, Virginia
May17-22,2016 Appleton, Wisconsin
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it's probably just the start of them announcing some dates. FYI, you have some dates wrong & are missing some dates.
January 12-17, 2016: Wilmington, Delaware
February 9-14, 2016: Detroit, Michigan
February 16-17,2016: North Charleston, South Carolina
February 19-21, 2016: Birmingham, Alabama
February 29-March 1, 2016 Kalamazoo, Michigan
March 3-6, 2016: Folson, California
April 11-12, 2016 State College, Pennsylvania
April 15-17, 2016 Newport News, Virginia
April 22-24, 2016: Tucson, Arizona
May 17-22,2016 Appleton, Wisconsin
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Updated On: 10/10/15 at 10:58 PM
#846Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/10/15 at 10:45am
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#847Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/10/15 at 11:00pm
Just a couple comments.
- the current Velma rarely misses
- Donna has been going on cause the other understudies haven't been fully rehearsed yet. They're not fully ready yet. That's why others haven't gone on yet.
- Crazy tour prices.
#848Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/10/15 at 11:08pm
Bianca Marroquin is taking part in this production of West Side Story. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Skylar-Astin-Bianca-Marroquin-Newcomer-Morgan-Hernandez-to-Lead-Carnegie-Halls-WEST-SIDE-STORY-at-Knockdown-Center-20151008
"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)
#849Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/12/15 at 7:15pm
I think either Jessica Lee Goldyn or Mara Davi would make fantastic future Velmas in Chicago. One can hope.
"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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