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[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #925

Posted: 3/20/16 at 2:40pm

Wow...it's been 5 years since I created the Chicago the Musical Apprecation Thread on March 20, 2011.  I wish I had seen the show when I first started going to NYC in 2006.  I've learned so much about the show, the history and about the many talented cast members.  I've met quite a few cast members at the stage door, over the years.  I would love to see Leigh Zimmerman again as Velma.  I really love this show!   

 

"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)

[Johnnywhatwhat2]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #926

Posted: 3/20/16 at 6:32pm

Saw this today last minute, and really glad I went. There's a reason it's stuck around so long. The choreography is a star and this company is precision. The leads were great, in particular, I was impressed by Lara Seibert Young and Jason Danieley. Adam Jepsen, Brian O'Brien and Angel Reda also stole my eye. And Raymond Bokhour's solo really delivered. 

[DAME]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #927

Posted: 3/21/16 at 12:55pm

PLF.. I am glad you continue to go and that your obsession hasn't faltered.  I was obsessed with the original broadway production from opening to closing. Even saw Liza do it a few times. I was equally taken by the revival .  I kind of started fading away towards the end of the revivals first national tour .  Jasmine Guy kind of killed it for me. I still re visit on occasion whenever Charlotte is back in.   

HUSSY POWER! ------ HUSSY POWER!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #928

Posted: 3/21/16 at 2:21pm

Speaking of Charlotte, I think it's been over a year since she's done the role of "Roxie".  Maybe when Paige Davis departs?  I hope Charlotte still has an interest in doing the role.   It's great that Lara Seibert Young was allowed an opportunity (all too brief) to shine as Velma.  I think that one of the keys to improving the show is to have a variety of Velmas, instead of ...well, you know.  

"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 #929

Posted: 3/22/16 at 10:09pm

Here is some information for events that will commemorate Chicago's 20th Anniversary.  I'm intrigued that William Ivey Long will present redesigned costumes for the Broadway cast, beginning in November 2016.  

http://www.playbill.com/article/broadway-39-s-chicago-announces-events-to-celebrate-20th-anniversary

"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 #930

Posted: 3/27/16 at 11:55pm

Paige Davis' run as Roxie ends on April 3rd.   Who would you like to see as the next  Roxie?  

"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)

[Doody Fisher]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #931

Posted: 3/28/16 at 6:39am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Speaking of Charlotte, I think it's been over a year since she's done the role of "Roxie".  Maybe when Paige Davis departs?  I hope Charlotte still has an interest in doing the role.   It's great that Lara Seibert Young was allowed an opportunity (all too brief) to shine as Velma.  I think that one of the keys to improving the show is to have a variety of Velmas, instead of ...well, you know.  

 

"

is the "you know" = Amya Faye Wright? LOL

 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #932

Posted: 3/29/16 at 6:59am

http://www.playbill.com/article/nowadays-the-chicago-company-recalls-favorite-memories-from-1996

"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 #933

Posted: 3/29/16 at 6:21pm

http://www.broadwaybox.com/daily-scoop/10-secrets-fans-dont-know-about-life-backstage-at-chicago/  By Brian O Brien (Fred Casely, Billy Flynn u/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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #934

Posted: 3/31/16 at 8:39pm

http://www.paigedavis.com/2016/03/30/thats-chicago/   The lovely Paige Davis writes about the show as she finishes up her current run this weekend.   Speaking of Roxie Hart, Bianca Marroquin returns to her favorite role from 4/4---5/1, 2016.  

"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: 3/31/16 at 08:39 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #935

Posted: 4/1/16 at 2:16pm

"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: 4/1/16 at 02:16 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #936

Posted: 4/18/16 at 5:15pm

Has anyone seen "Chicago" recently?

"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 #937

Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:55pm

with the fabulous and talented Paige Davis (at the Austin Cabaret Theatre).   

"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)

[nimchimpsky]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #938

Posted: 4/21/16 at 12:41pm

Being from the UK, I had the great pleasure of watching a show at Broadway for the first time a few weeks ago, on 5 April. The show in question was Chicago. I absolutely loved it, and although I've always thought of myself as an opera and classical music fan, I may have been converted! 

 

Since my return to the UK I have been listening to the well-known 1996 Broadway cast CD, but I preferred especially Natasha Yvette Williams' hilarious 'When you're good to mama', Ryan Lowe's sensational 'A little bit of good', and Raymond Bokhour's heartfelt 'Mr Cellophane' to the versions on the CD. Would anyone happen to know whether it's possible to obtain a recording with this cast? If this thread isn't an appropriate place to discuss this, then please PM me.

 

Thanks very much in advance for your help 

Updated On: 4/21/16 at 12:41 PM

[Phantom4ever]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #939

Posted: 4/21/16 at 1:15pm

I saw Chicago a few weeks ago with Paige Davis. I have always wanted to see her in the role ever since the heyday of Trading Spaces. While her voice was not as strong as other Roxies, her acting was terrific. Most importantly, I LOVED her Me and My Baby. It seems like ages since a Roxie has been able to do the full choreography for that number (looking at you, Brandy) and man did she kill that number. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #940

Posted: 5/1/16 at 11:23pm

There is some exciting news on the Roxie front.  According to Telecharge, Bianca Marroquin will continue as Roxie until May 22, 2016.  Dylis Croman returns from May 23-- June 5, 2016.  Charlotte D'Amboise makes a grand return from June 6 -- July 10, 2016.  Now THAT is awesome news!  The debonair Ryan Silverman returns as Billy Flynn from May 2 -- May 29, 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)

[KanderEbb]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #941

Posted: 5/1/16 at 11:59pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Charlotte D'Amboise makes a grand return from June 6 -- July 10, 2016.  

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Yeah!!! I've seen about twenty Roxies? Charlotte d'Amboise's Roxie is my favorite! My other favorite is Bianca Marroquin's. Thank you so much, Patti, for sharing such thrilling news!

[¿Macavity?]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #942

Posted: 5/2/16 at 4:31am

Forgive me for asking, as I just asked a similar question about The Book of Mormon on another thread, but how is the tour version of Chicago different from the Broadway version? Just curious. I'd assume that they'd be near identical because of the simple set.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #943

Posted: 5/2/16 at 6:22am

The sets are identical to the Broadway show.  Sometimes, I've noticed a few words changes here and there with the Broadway and tour versions.  Some of the choreography is modified, but not to any grand degree.  

"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)

[¿Macavity?]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #944

Posted: 5/2/16 at 11:26pm

^^^Thank you so much!^^^

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #945

Posted: 5/2/16 at 11:58pm

Charlotte's coming back?!?! Wow, I thought those days were over. I've seen her countless times in the role and I can't wait to have her back again. Even if that means seeing her opposite you know who. 

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #946

Posted: 5/5/16 at 7:07am

It appears that Chrissie Whitehead has joined the cast of "Chicago" as a member of the ensemble.  I have fond memories of her in "A Chorus Line."  http://chicagothemusical.com/cast_ny.php

"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)

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #947

Posted: 5/5/16 at 9:59am

Chryssie is replacing Lara Seibert Young as Go-To-Hell Kitty & is also a Velma u/s. I think she officially starts on May 9.

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #948

Posted: 5/5/16 at 2:24pm

ACL, that's great news! Since the show has  three Velma understudies, one would hope that we'd see MORE of them and LESS of ......

"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 #949

Posted: 5/9/16 at 2:54am

Doubtful you'll see more of them. 

1) Amra hardly misses 

2) Kelcy stil hasn't been taught the Velma track. Chryssie is still learning Kitty. 

3) Amra is scheduled out next month, will probably be Donna on - who's amazing 

4) aside from 3 Velma understudies there's also two others that have done the role in the past - Sharon Moore and Bridgewater 

5) I don't get all Amra hate. I, personally, don't love her Velma but she's really not as awful as she's made out to be.