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#1125Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/9/16 at 1:48pm

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

The lovely Lana Gordon getting ready for showtime as "Velma Kelly".  (via ChicagoTheMusical on Twitter)


"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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JBradshaw
#1126Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/10/16 at 2:46am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Wow... Lana Gordon has extended once more as Velma Kelly!  This is probably the longest "Chicago" has gone w/o AFW as Velma.  I guess the show decided they needed Lana to mentor Veronica Dunne as the newest Roxie.   https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview

 

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There's no mentoring going on. 

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#1127Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/10/16 at 3:09am

1) what do you consider stunt casting? When I'd watch the show I'd hear often "that's the woman from cheers" re bebe, is that stunt casting? 

2) Chicago. Tends to only do couple month contracts cause they like to leave it open incase a star wants to do it.  It's been like that since the early 2000s, that's how Fran and Barry like it.  

3) @pattifan you find that performance of Florence that risqué? I love that performance. 

 

Dallas Theatre Fan said: "Hey guys, I have two more questions about the show.

1.) When did the producers start to stunt cast?

2.) When did the producers start only offering the leads short contracts? It seems to me that most of the time a lead would do the show between 2- 4 months then leave and come back eventually and do the same 2-4 month contract.


 

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#1128Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/10/16 at 6:13am

Yes, JBradshaw...call me old fashioned, but seeing Florence Henderson in black leather and brandishing a whip is risque.  (She'd make a fantastic Mama Morton.)  I wonder who is next for "Billy Flynn", once Jason Danieley's current run ends?  


"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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#1129Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/10/16 at 7:12pm

Congratulations to Ryan Lowe for his 12th year (today) as Mary Sunshine in "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)

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#1130Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/10/16 at 10:02pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Yes, JBradshaw...call me old fashioned, but seeing Florence Henderson in black leather and brandishing a whip is risque.  (She'd make a fantastic Mama Morton.)  I wonder who is next for "Billy Flynn", once Jason Danieley's current run ends?  "

It wasn't like Florence was doing #17 showing off her 'Brady Bunch' ... It wasn't that risqué :-P

bebes the next billy. I just keep hearing from the costume dept she's awful cause she can't find the right size bulge for her pants. 

 

Mazel 

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#1132Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/22/16 at 11:17pm

http://www.arizonatheatre.org/show/an-act-of-god/  Paige Davis is starring as "God(ess)" in the Arizona Theatre production of "An Act of God."  It is set to perform in two cities.   


"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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#1134Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/26/16 at 6:16pm

 

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https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview   Paul Alexander Nolan is the newest upcoming Billy Flynn...from Oct. 31--Nov. 11, 2016.  It's really short term.  November 11th  has special significance for me.  


"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: 10/26/16 at 06:16 PM

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#1135Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/26/16 at 6:56pm

Such a talented guy, I wonder why it's just for 2 weeks??


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.

bightstar514
#1136Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/26/16 at 9:53pm

Ugh I love him... I might have to check it out....

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Jeffrey Karasarides
#1137Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/26/16 at 11:26pm

Patti, I think you might have misread the dates. According to this link, Paul Nolan will be in it through December 11th.
https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago

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#1138Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/30/16 at 5:41am

Happy Birthday to Donna Marie Asbury!  She's a veteran cast member at "Chicago" (and will be returning to the show sometime in February.)   

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"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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#1140Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/13/16 at 10:37pm

With two weeks to go till the end of her run, I think it's kind of odd that the producers of the show haven't shown any  performance videos of Veronica Dunne as Roxie.  I kind of thought of the same thing with the football player Eddie George.  I mean, it would be free publicity if BWW or some other site presented that video.  Since both Lana Gordon and Dunne end their runs at the same time, who might be the ones to replace them in their respective roles?  


"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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#1141Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/14/16 at 5:55am

Congratulations to Chicago the Musical!  On November 14, 1996, the show opened.  20 years and still going strong!


"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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#1142Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/14/16 at 6:54am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpTs2S6AcNA   Happy 20th 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)

Phantom4ever
#1143Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/14/16 at 10:05pm

Congratulations to the Broadway production of CHICAGO for reaching this incredible milestone of 20 years!  This show is near and dear to me and I have thoroughly enjoyed each of the 24 times I've seen it. 

I heard they were updating the costumes somehow around the 20th anniversary?  Has anyone heard anything else about that?

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#1144Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/14/16 at 10:14pm

Happy 20th birthday, Chicago the Musical! It holds, and will always hold, a special place in my little heart.

Too bad it didn't celebrate its 20th birthday the way it had celebrated its 10th and 15th birthday, which was asking former cast members back and doing a show together. But I'm excited all the same and wish it a lot of successful years ahead on Broadway and around the world!

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#1145Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/14/16 at 10:30pm

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from Chicago the Musical Facebook.  Today's 20th Anniversary Group Pictures:  Nov. 14, 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)

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#1146Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/15/16 at 7:58am

Was outside the theatre when those pictures were being taken - a very kind box office lady sold me a rush ticket!

The show was fantastic - I thought there would be cast members coming back and performing, but it was a great show nonetheless. Veronica Dunne really is quite good - nice singing and acting! The Weisslers gave a speech at the start - and that was  it! The show did not feature the chorus trying to grab as much attention as possible, which a few other people have mentioned to me. Paul Alexander Nolan was terrific, I was specifically enthralled by how NaTasha Yvette Williams and R. Lowe have managed to keep their performances so fresh and fun after so long with the show. Kudos to them.

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#1147Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/15/16 at 2:38pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEvZtjFPbHE


"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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#1148Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/15/16 at 3:09pm

Will the show last until its 25th, in 2021? If so, I'd imagine that'll be a big blowout performance.

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#1149Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/15/16 at 6:45pm

I'd think so. I don't see the show going anywhere.


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.


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