Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 46

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1125

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 

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1126

Posted: 10/11/16 at 12:57am

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bi1SQECe4Ic

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1127

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)

[Unknown User]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1128

Posted: 10/24/16 at 12:45pm

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1129

Posted: 10/26/16 at 6:16pm

 



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

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1130

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1131

Posted: 10/26/16 at 9:53pm

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

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1132

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1133

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.)   

 

"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)

[Jessetenny]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1134

Posted: 11/2/16 at 12:10pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Spice-Girls-Star-Mel-B-to-Do-the-Cell-Block-Tango-in-Broadways-CHICAGO-20161102

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1135

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1136

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1137

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1138

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?

[KanderEbb]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1139

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!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1140

Posted: 11/14/16 at 10:30pm

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)

[somechrysanthemumtea]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1141

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1142

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)

[BroadwayConcierge]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1143

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.

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1144

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.

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1145

Posted: 11/15/16 at 11:16pm

Seeing the show again on Friday, I'll see if they have new costumes. Excited to see an all-new lead trio,

"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#1146

Posted: 11/19/16 at 7:53pm

Ten shows in one week!!    Is this correct?  https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview

...with matinee shows on Nov 20th, 25th, 26th!

"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: 11/19/16 at 07:53 PM

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1147

Posted: 11/19/16 at 9:03pm

Most shows are doing ten shows from Dec. 25 - 31. the week starts on Monday, so it's technically 9 shows that week and some are doing only 7 shows the week before.

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#1148

Posted: 11/19/16 at 9:57pm

Basically, this past Thursday's show started a 14 show run for Chicago.   Their next day off is not until Nov. 27th!  

"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#1149

Posted: 11/20/16 at 8:47am

yeah, that's mostly due to Thanksgiving. Chicago is one of the few shows to have a performance on Thanksgiving, hence their 14 shows in 10 days.

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.