Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 47

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/21/16 at 8:12pm

no word who's Velma or Roxie after 11/27? Maybe Gordon extends again?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 11/21/16 at 8:29pm

I'm curious as well. For Velma: my dearest wish would be Leigh Zimmerman. But, it could be either Terra C or Carly Hughes. For Roxie: either Dylis Croman, Bianca Marroquin, Amy Spanger or Charlotte D'Amboise. A person very familiar with the show will have some news fairly soon.

Updated On: 11/21/16 at 08:29 PM

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Posted: 11/21/16 at 9:16pm

It would be interesting if Charlotte returned as Velma- ala Bebe! 

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 11/21/16 at 9:36pm

Carly isn't coming back. She's on a hit just picked up for the entire season abc show - that airs on Tuesday nights. If you're such a big fan of hers you'd know - Google. Sitcom paycheck/two months as Velma? She won't be back. 

Leigh isn't coming back, as fun as it'd be Charlotte ain't gonna be Velma. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 11/22/16 at 7:01am

Interesting thoughts.  I never said I was a big fan of Carly Hughes.  I mentioned her because she's one of only a few ladies who have recent experience playing the role.  Also, no one mentioned Charlotte as a Velma.  That will never happen.  When she first started with the show, the powers that be wanted her as a Velma, but Charlotte convinced them that Roxie was better for her.  By the way, AFW hasn't played Velma in quite a while.  Is this a temporary or more of a permanent situation?  Also, it would be a good time to let some of the Roxie/Velma understudies have a chance to perform.  I would love to see Angel Reda as Roxie or Chryssie Whitehead as Velma.  Who knows?  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 11/23/16 at 4:26pm

Dylis Croman is returning as Roxie from Nov. 28 -- Dec. 27, 2016.  Also,  Amra Faye Wright will be Velma Kelly from November 28, 2016--Feb. 19, 2017.   https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/23/16 at 4:45pm

was really hoping AFW was done with Chicago. Oh well, hopefully she hasn't extended for a long contract again and we'll see a fresh Velma again in the Spring.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 11/28/16 at 11:48pm

I don't recall seeing this video before.   This is a video clip of 9 Roxies.  The best one:  Charlotte D'Amboise.   I don't think I'll ever get a chance to see her as Roxie.  The most underwhelming:  Melanie Griffith.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4q9CxxHnQ0

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 11/29/16 at 2:13am

Melanie was perfection. SHE was ROXIE. Can she sing? Not really. Can she dance? No it was dumbed down so much. Oddly with all that she was truly great in the role

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 12/6/16 at 8:52pm

This is an audio recording of Liza as "Roxie Hart" in the original "Chicago" on Broadway.  This is the first time I've heard this.  By the way, was it Liza Minnelli who was supposed to play Roxie in the revival, but didn't?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nTZ_dUaHQU

[littlemouse921]

Posted: 12/12/16 at 3:33pm

I don't know if this was mentioned, but Christopher Sieber is back for Billy Flynn tonight!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Christopher-Sieber-Returns-to-the-Courtroom-in-Broadways-CHICAGO-Tonight-20161212

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 12/12/16 at 5:08pm

Christopher Sieber will be Billy Flynn until February 19, 2017.

[Kinky Boy]

Posted: 12/12/16 at 11:38pm

who's melanie? and Chita was the best in that video

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 12/13/16 at 2:26am

I saw the show recently at the Ambassador and it was phoned in. Disappointing. There was one awesome dancer though, Michael Scirrotto. I was impressed. He showed a complete understanding of the choreography. Fosse would have been proud.

[ScottyDoesn'tKnow2]

Posted: 12/22/16 at 10:39am

My sister is coming to visit in the first week of January, and really wants to see Chicago. I'm happy to take her to her first Broadway show. That said, I see that Arma-Faye Wright is Velma currently. I saw her with Charlotte D'amboise and was not impressed with her Velma (Charlotte on the other hand was absolutely fantastic). I take it that she's going to be Velma in January as well. What do you guys think of Dylis Croman as Roxie?

And sorry for asking such a newbie question, but given the choice of Orchestra Row B-C or Orchestra Row F-higher, which ones would you pick?

ETA:

Nevermind.

Updated On: 12/22/16 at 10:39 AM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 12/23/16 at 6:13am

Orchestra BB is actually the first row.   I don't know why.  There's no Row AA.  If you like  being close and upfront, like I do, then by all means.  You get to see the performers very upclose.  Also, if you happen to be in one of the center orchestra seats, there's a chance you can catch one of the roses at the finale.  The bad thing is that  the  closer you are to the stage...the longer it takes you to exit the theatre.  Roman in (Laredo, TX currently visiting) Austin, Texas

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 12/23/16 at 6:13am

Orchestra BB is actually the first row.   I don't know why.  There's no Row AA.  If you like  being close and upfront, like I do, then by all means.  You get to see the performers very upclose.  Also, if you happen to be in one of the center orchestra seats, there's a chance you can catch one of the roses at the finale.  The bad thing is that  the  closer you are to the stage...the longer it takes you to exit the theatre.  Roman in (Laredo, TX currently visiting) Austin, Texas

[Phantom4ever]

Posted: 12/23/16 at 3:28pm

There is a center orchestra Row BB and Row CC at the Ambassador because the current production of CHICAGO uses no pit so the pit is covered with those extra rows. You can definitely feel the wonky floor when you sit in the front row. I had posted originally that there is a Row AA because if you look at any seating chart online for the Ambassador, they do show a Row AA but there isn't one. That said, I do recommend sitting up front to see the chorus' expressions. However, it can be nice to sit a bit further back too to get a full picture of the beautiful choreography. 

Updated On: 12/23/16 at 03:28 PM

[ScottyDoesn'tKnow2]

Posted: 12/23/16 at 5:39pm

Thanks everyone. I chose Orchestra Row F stage left aisle. I felt it was a good compromise. I wonder if they'll get someone to fill in for Melanie B for the first week of January when she's out, when I'll be seeing it. I was hoping for Charlotte D'amboise again, but doubt she'd or anyone would just do a one week engagement. 

Updated On: 12/23/16 at 05:39 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 12/24/16 at 8:40pm

I am looking forward to seeing the show on Sunday and Tuesday.  I wanted Christopher Sieber to autograph a copy of the Advocate (2004?) when he appeared on the cover.  I kept it all this time, but alas, I lost track of it recently...couldn't find it.   I remember when he was on that show "It's All Relative".  Harriet Harris was on that show too.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 12/27/16 at 5:41pm

Hey guys, I finally got a chance to visit backstage at the Ambassador Theatre, courtesy of Jason Patrick Sands.   This was my dream come true.  First picture is of me doing jazz hands with Dylis Croman (Roxie Hart).  Other pictures are with me and Jason Patrick Sands (Billy Flynn u/s).  

with Jason Patrick Sands

Updated On: 12/27/16 at 05:41 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 12/29/16 at 9:33am

It is incredible that this little thread has surpassed 1.5 million views (half are probably mine....j/k).  In terms of views, I think it's in the top 3 of all threads...with the thread about receiving stuff from theatre folks being the top thread.  Some people follow the Yankees or the  Dallas Cowboys.  I like and follow "Chicago".  I cannot imagine Broadway w/o Roxie, Velma and Billy Flynn.  from Roman in Austin, Texas

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 12/29/16 at 10:16am

The newest edition of the Chicago Cellblock National Tour resumes once more in February 2017.  Unfortunately, no stops in Texas...grrrr.  But I could possibly try the closest venue to my home state.  

2017 Chicago National Tour

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 1/4/17 at 9:54pm

Bianca Marroquin

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/4/17 at 10:03pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Bianca Marroquin

 

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weird she's coming back for just one week instead of just the u/s covering the one week.