Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 47

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1150

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

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

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#1151

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.

"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: 11/21/16 at 08:29 PM

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1152

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

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

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1153

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1154

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?  

"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#1155

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

"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#1156

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.

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#1157

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

"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#1158

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1159

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

"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)

[littlemouse921]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1160

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1161

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

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

"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)

[Kinky Boy]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1162

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

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

[SmoothLover]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1163

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1164

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1165

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

"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#1166

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

"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#1167

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1168

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]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1169

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.  

"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#1170

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

"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: 12/27/16 at 05:41 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1171

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

"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#1172

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

"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#1173

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

Bianca Marroquin

"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#1174

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.

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.