Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 48

[ScottyDoesn'tKnow2]

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

[¿Macavity?]

Posted: 1/15/17 at 4:20pm

I found that article very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[Call_me_jorge]

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. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.  

[BroadwayConcierge]

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]

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.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

[helvizz]

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!

Updated On: 1/29/17 at 11:00 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.  

Updated On: 2/13/17 at 02:28 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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/

[ACL2006]

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/

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/15/17 at 7:01pm

Only one more week of AFW. Curious who'll replace her. I always hope someone new.

[ACL2006]

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.

[everythingtaboo]

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.  

[ACL2006]

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?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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. 

[JBradshaw]

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. 

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 2/18/17 at 9:38pm

Hi God, that's you?  It's me vodka. Holla!

mama u/s first week of March. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 2/19/17 at 12:01am

You have been missed JBradshaw.