Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 44

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1075

Posted: 8/29/16 at 12:00am

I'm curious what makes you say Melissa is perfect for Velma?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1076

Posted: 8/29/16 at 5:24am

I usually think of Velmas as tall and slender.  She would qualify on both counts. Also, M.R.M. has been a dance captain, so she knows what is necessary to play Velma.  She's so talented on so many fronts, that it would be a treat for fans of the show to see her play Roxie's partner.  After all, Bebe and Ruthie Henshall have done it, perhaps she can  have the chance to do it too.  As to my original question.....

"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 #1077

Posted: 8/30/16 at 10:40pm

A) no. 

B) add Donna to the list, she's been Roxie, Velma, Mama and June. Amy Spanger also covered Velma but never went on. 

C) IMO the best leggy - and one of the best in general - Velma was Ute. 

D) Nicole Bridgewater also has been Roxie, Velma, Mama and Liz. 

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1078

Posted: 8/30/16 at 10:43pm

@JBradshaw, any idea who the next Velma & Roxie are?

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 #1079

Posted: 8/30/16 at 11:39pm

Well, Terra C will not be Velma (at least for a while).   She will be "Morticia Addams" in a San Diego production of "Addams Family."  https://www.broadwayworld.com/san-diego/article/THE-ADDAMS-FAMILY-to-Close-Out-Moonlight-Stages-Summer-Season-20160728

"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: 8/30/16 at 11:39 PM

[ljay889]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1080

Posted: 8/30/16 at 11:41pm

Awful show, but Terra will be a great Morticia. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1081

Posted: 8/30/16 at 11:49pm

Here is a  video clip of Bianca Marroquin performing "Me and My Baby" in Spanish and English.  The Central Park show is tomorrow, on August 31, 2016.  http://www.theatermania.com/video/chicago-gets-ready-to-celebrate-20-years-on-broadw_1090.html

"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)

[dres40]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1082

Posted: 8/31/16 at 12:59am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Here is a  video clip of Bianca Marroquin performing "Me and My Baby" in Spanish and English.  The Central Park show is tomorrow, on August 31, 2016.  http://www.theatermania.com/video/chicago-gets-ready-to-celebrate-20-years-on-broadw_1090.html

 

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Thanks so much for posting this! My daughter is one of the Camp Broadway Kids and I see her in this clip. So looking forward to the show in Central Park!

 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1083

Posted: 8/31/16 at 6:23pm

Dylis Croman will be "Roxie" from Sept.3-- Sept. 18th, 2016.  No word yet on Velma.   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)

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1084

Posted: 8/31/16 at 7:10pm

also, Natasha Yvette Williams returns as Mama through January 15, 2017. Still hoping for Carly Hughes to return as Velma or someone new.

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 #1085

Posted: 9/5/16 at 6:28am

Just hit :34 on "Gun" note @ChicagoMusical! 2 more and I break my record. All thanks to Gwen Verdon vid going round. "Don't work too hard." (Jason Danieley tweet)

"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)

[somechrysanthemumtea]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1086

Posted: 9/5/16 at 9:22am

Hello Chicago Fans! I will be in the city from Nov 12- Dec 20. It will be my first time in NYC. I am keen to see Chicago but am aware that many say it is a tired show and not worth seeing. I love the music and hear the orchestra still sounds amazing. If I were to rush the show would you think it's worth it?

Also does anyone know who the principals would be at that time? Any advice on whether they're any good? Thank you.

[somechrysanthemumtea]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1087

Posted: 9/5/16 at 9:22am

Double post - sorry I'm on my phone!

Updated On: 9/5/16 at 09:22 AM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1088

Posted: 9/5/16 at 1:53pm

Yes, it is very worth it to see "Chicago."  Some people view it differently, but I'm a believer in making up my own mind.  It is a sassy and sultry show.  There is top notch singing and dancing.  Ryan Lowe will be Mary Sunshine.  He's a long term M.S.  His contract runs thru March 2017.  As far as the other principals (Roxie, Velma, Amos and Mama), it is too early to know who they might be.  

"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 #1089

Posted: 9/5/16 at 7:09pm

Any idea who's starting as Velma tonight?

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 #1090

Posted: 9/5/16 at 11:04pm

Lana Gordon.  She'll continue to be Velma until October 11th.  AFW will surely return shortly thereafter.

"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: 9/5/16 at 11:04 PM

[somechrysanthemumtea]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1091

Posted: 9/6/16 at 8:27am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Yes, it is very worth it to see "Chicago."  Some people view it differently, but I'm a believer in making up my own mind.  It is a sassy and sultry show.  There is top notch singing and dancing.  Ryan Lowe will be Mary Sunshine.  He's a long term M.S.  His contract runs thru March 2017.  As far as the other principals (Roxie, Velma, Amos and Mama), it is too early to know who they might be.  

 

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Thanks Fanatic! I've always loved & admired your dedication to the show, and am very excited to see it.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1092

Posted: 9/6/16 at 7:08pm

 

"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 #1093

Posted: 9/6/16 at 7:10pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Lana Gordon.  She'll continue to be Velma until October 11th.  AFW will surely return shortly thereafter.

 

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Happy to hear that & good for her!

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 #1094

Posted: 9/6/16 at 7:29pm

 

According to Telecharge:  

Dylis Croman as Roxie (thru 9/18)
Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly (thru 10/11)
Jason Danieley as Billy Flynn (thru 9/18)
Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart (thru 10/30)
NaTasha Yvette Williams as Matron "Mama" Morton (thru 1/15)
R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine (thru 3/26)

With regards to the next Roxie, I have a feeling it might be Amy Spanger.  For Billy Flynn:  Tony Yazbek or Ryan Silverman.   It  would be awfully nice if Tony Y. could be Billy Flynn, so he could work together with his A Chorus Line co-star Chryssie Whitehead (currently Go-To-Hell-Kitty and Roxie/Velma 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 #1095

Posted: 9/10/16 at 10:09pm

TheaterMania  is sponsoring a Block Party/Street Fair tomorrow on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016.  "Chicago" will be making an appearance at this event.   http://www.theatermania.com/streetfair/

"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 #1096

Posted: 9/10/16 at 11:20pm

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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 #1097

Posted: 9/14/16 at 7:59pm

Here is a lovely interview of Lana Gordon (Velma Kelly) in "Chicago".  She seems to be a delightful person.  Paul Wontorek...well, he's Paul Wontorek.   http://www.broadway.com/videos/157171/broadwaycom-liveatfive-with-lana-gordon-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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1098

Posted: 9/15/16 at 6:53pm

Jason Danieley has extended until October 16, 2016 (He was originally scheduled until Sept. 18th).  He is not to be missed.  Each day, he keeps a record of how long he can  hold "the" note in "Both Reached For the Gun."  I don't know how he does it.  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)

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1099

Posted: 9/15/16 at 8:39pm

I noticed during Gordon's interview that when she was asked how long she was in the show for, she responded with "I don't know". Maybe AFW hasn't given a definite return date yet.

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.