Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 48
Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
ScottyDoesn'tKnow2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/22/14
#1175Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/5/17 at 8:47pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Bianca Marroquin
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YES! I'm seeing it tomorrow and I've been wondering all month who was going to play Roxie during Mel B's absence. I've seen clips of Bianca and I've always wanted to see her but never thought it'd happen.
#1176Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/15/17 at 2:42pm
This is a fascinating article on the casting process for Chicago. http://www.playbill.com/article/its-not-stunt-casting-its-star-casting
"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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Broadway Star Joined: 1/29/16
#1177Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/15/17 at 4:20pm
I found that article very interesting! Thanks for sharing.
#1178Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/23/17 at 9:07am
With Kate McKinnons parody of Roxie on SNL this past weekend, I'd love to see her play the part for real.
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#1179Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/23/17 at 12:22pm
Does anyone know if she has any sort of musical theatre background? She was terrific in the parody video.
"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
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#1180Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/24/17 at 11:12am
Interesting news.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Japanese-Star-Ryoko-Yonekura-to-Return-to-CHICAGO-as-Roxie-This-Summer-20170124
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#1181Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/24/17 at 12:06pm
2-time Emmy Award winner Kate McKinnon was a theater major at Columbia University and has a strong musical foundation she has always been incorporating in her non-SNL projects. No info on any musical theater work.
#1182Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/24/17 at 5:22pm
As I recall, when she last appeared in Dec. 2012, Chicago grossed over 1 million during that time she played Roxie. So, she does bring in the international crowds.
"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)
#1183Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/29/17 at 8:41pm
I came across this video of the 1998 Kennedy Center Honors for Kander & Ebb. It's was a bit surreal to see the revival cast of Chicago performing to Cabaret.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S39tHlMhtY
"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)
#1184Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/29/17 at 11:00pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "This is a fascinating article on the casting process for Chicago. http://www.playbill.com/article/its-not-stunt-casting-its-star-casting
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That was an interesting read, thanks for sharing!
#1185Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/4/17 at 9:54pm
It's seems that Lana Gordon is Velma Kelly, for a while, with the current Chicago Cellblock 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)
#1186Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/11/17 at 12:00pm
I think that Lana Gordon might be returning to Chicago on Broadway, once she finishes her limited tour run. Amra Faye Wright's current stay ends on Feb. 19, so Lana Gordon could return the next day. Also, Bianca Marroquin will possibly return to the role of Roxie, when Mel B departs on Feb. 19.
"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)
#1187Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/13/17 at 2:28pm
Congratulations to Donna Marie Asbury on her return to "Chicago" tonite. She is returning to her Broadway home after several months. Donna Marie is a Velma Kelly/ Mama Morton 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)
Updated On: 2/13/17 at 02:28 PM
#1188Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/15/17 at 5:53am
Here is a lovely article on Broadway Box with Chicago's "Go-To-Hell-Kitty's" Chryssie Whitehead. She was ever so charming in "Every Little Step", when she kept bumping into the camera guy at times. http://www.broadwaybox.com/daily-scoop/seven-questions-with-chicago-standout-chryssie-whitehead/
"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)
#1189Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/15/17 at 12:44pm
Charlotte returning as Roxie through April 9.
http://www.broadway.com/buzz/187586/hotcha-whoopee-two-time-tony-nominee-charlotte-damboise-returns-to-broadways-chicago/
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.
#1190Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/15/17 at 6:45pm
Here is an update list of upcoming Chicago principals. AFW has extended for a week, while Christopher Sieber will stay on till March 3. It would be fantastic if Tony Yazbek could rejoin the cast, so the show could boast 3 A Chorus Line revival original cast members: Charlotte, Tony and Chryssie Whitehead (current Go To Hell Kitty). 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)
#1191Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/15/17 at 7:01pm
Only one more week of AFW. Curious who'll replace her. I always hope 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.
#1192Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/15/17 at 7:57pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Here is an update list of upcoming Chicago principals. AFW has extended for a week, while Christopher Sieber will stay on till March 3. It would be fantastic if Tony Yazbek could rejoin the cast, so the show could boast 3 A Chorus Line revival original cast members: Charlotte, Tony and Chryssie Whitehead (current Go To Hell Kitty). https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview
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James T. Lane & Jason Patrick Sands are also still in the show. So that would be 5 ACL original cast members in CHICAGO.
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.
#1193Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/15/17 at 10:00pm
Lana is a unbelievably great Velma, it would be a dream if she returned to Broadway opposite my favorite Roxie, Charlotte D'Amboise.
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#1194Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/16/17 at 6:05am
Oooops. How could I possibly forget Jason Patrick Sands? There are any number of Billy Flynns who could take over on March 4, but Tony Yazbek and Ryan Silverman come to mind. I remember seeing ACL in its San Francisco run in July 2006...and in 2007 on Broadway. James Lane was awesome as Richie.
"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)
#1195Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/17/17 at 12:36pm
I saw Bridgewater as Mama about 8 years ago and it was absolutely dreadful. Have the two Billy u/s been rotating?
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.
#1196Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/18/17 at 5:07pm
I have seen Nicole Bridgewater as Mama Morton (way back in March 2012, when I saw the show three times in one weekend). She was o.k., I thought. During that same time, Brian O Brien was on as Billy (for an ailing Tony Yazbek). He was awesome as the Billy u/s. I remember his "the..." note was quite long. I have yet to see Jason Patrick as Billy Flynn. There are a couple of short video clips of him playing opposite Charlotte D Amboise. By the way, a little birdie mentioned that Bianca Marroquin will return to the show beginning May 1st. That leaves a little gap between Charlotte's last day in early April and Bianca's return in May. Perhaps Charlotte can extend until the end of April? We haven't heard from JBradshaw in quite a while. He's the ultimate Chicago inside man. I wonder who'll be the next Billy Flynn, once Christopher Seiber departs.
"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)
#1197Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/18/17 at 9:31pm
We're very happy Donna is back. She's amazing.
I don't post often due to the nasty crap back at me. Sorry Pattifan.
Fyi Nicole has played Liz, Mama, Velma and Roxie.
#1198Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/18/17 at 9:38pm
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mama u/s first week of March.
#1199Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/19/17 at 12:01am
You have been missed JBradshaw.
"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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