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#1276

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/15/17 at 7:22am

I don't remember the first part, but I do recall the second part. I think this was in a private message. I I may have been a bit too excited knowing that someone involved with the show participated in this forum. Ultimately, I didn't press it further, realizing that you wanted your privacy. Very few in this board ever post their real picture, so I understood. Now, if I would say to you "no one cares" about something YOU like doing...something that gives you a little bit of joy and happiness....I could be accused of being mean. Sound familiar? I could go on and on. But I will say that this doesn't sound like you, reacting as you have all of a sudden. Life is too short. P.S. That is absolutely awesome that you have been with the show since the Richard Rogers Theatre. I always say that Chicago is like the Energizer Bunny....it keeps on going and going.....Congrats!

"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: 8/15/17 at 07:22 AM

#1277

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/15/17 at 2:52pm

I asked you a simple question. Who have you seen in the show. I'm always curious. You were so mean. Then you accused me of being a cast member who I def am not.

My email is jboy215@aol.com - well it's the one I'll make public. I'll happily send pics.

Patti question. Why do you put down Donna Marie? You've put her down in the past. I never understood why. Her talent is can't describe.

#1278

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/15/17 at 4:22pm

JB.... this was some years ago. I don't remember exactly what I said some years ago. If I had been as you said, it would have been best to have brought it up then. Now, it doesn't seem to make sense. We had been conversing fairly normally since then. Pics are not necessary now. I think you're confused about who I was "against". For some years, I was perplexed by AFW, because she seemed to be on as Velma for long periods of time. I never had anything against her personally. I just thought that the show would be served well with a variety of Velmas, rather than just one. I even had a chance to meet her in December. I don't feel about her the same way I did for some years. I figured..it is what it is. With regards to Miss Donna Marie Asbury, I happen to like her very much. So much so that I bought a window card of her as Evita Peron during a 1998 tour stop in Boston. It's awesome. I haven't figured out how to have her sign it. I might take it with me to NYC, if I get a chance to visit this coming December. That's a big IF. I follow her on Facebook. She's aware of my interest in Chicago. You seem to concentrate on the meanness...about something that allegedly happened a few years ago. When someone (I used to admire) tells me "no one cares" about something I post, to me, that qualifies as being mean. If you're going to allege that I was mean (tho I honestly don't remember), then you have to look at yourself as well. We can go on and on. I am just going to move on. I've said plenty. That's enough 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)
#1279

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/15/17 at 4:50pm

No. I don't concertante on mean I just never understood why you've been so mean to me.

You've put Donna down in the past. She's amazing.

#1280

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/15/17 at 5:46pm

Via social media, AFW is playing Velma in the 2 weeks Taipei, Taiwan stop.

"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)
#1282

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/15/17 at 10:03pm

I hadn't seen this since I saw it on that place some time ago. One of the first things I noticed was no Leigh Zimmerman (Go To Hell Kitty). I guess she began with the show on Broadway. Joel Grey was born to play the role of Amos. He was fantastic.

"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)
#1283

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/19/17 at 6:59pm

A few were different than broadway.

One in the ensemble went on to play Liz on Broadway and Velma (wearing long sleeves and pants) and is now Wickeds assistant director.

But what do I know

#1284

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/23/17 at 6:36am

http://people.com/theater/brandy-norwood-lana-gordon-chicago-the-musical/amp/ Brandy and Lana make Chicago Broadway history.

"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)
#1285

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/23/17 at 9:07pm

Seeing those clips from Encores is a joy and bringing back lots of memories. Marcia got laughs that no other Mama did. Every gesture Bebe made served a purpose. Bruce Anthony Davis dancing with all that energy. Caitlin Carter's grace. And a special mention for Mamie's Velma backbend at the end of act one. Has any other Velma ever done that?

#1286

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/26/17 at 11:19pm

Dan Gutierrez, currently the Fred Casely understudy in the Chicago International Tour, will be joining the Broadway company for a 2 week run, beginning this Thursday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyFz7y7qcG4 He's the one on the left.

"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: 8/26/17 at 11:19 PM

#1287

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 9/1/17 at 5:47pm

Dylis returns for a brief run, while Charlotte is back soon! 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)
#1288

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 9/2/17 at 11:34pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fcu0vdnDD54 William Ivey Long (Chicago designer) discuss various looks in the show.

"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)
#1289

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 9/8/17 at 7:05am

This is too cool. It's an appearance by the original Mary Sunshine and Gwen Verdon on a game show, in 1975. It also shows a clip of the actor playing Mary Sunshine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNF49hqr2qs (M. (Michael) O'Haughey)

"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: 9/8/17 at 07:05 AM

#1290

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 9/9/17 at 10:31pm

http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/waitress-chicago-great-comet-theatermania_82337.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=08sep2017

"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)
#1291

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 9/11/17 at 11:23pm

The amazing Charlotte D'Amboise! http://www.playbill.com/article/watch-charlotte-damboise-re-create-her-tony-nominated-performance-from-a-chorus-line

"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)
#1292

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 9/25/17 at 7:47pm

Ann Reinking discusses some of her iconic YouTube videos. http://www.broadwaybox.com/daily-scoop/ann-reinking-shares-the-stories-behind-her-most-beloved-youtube-videos/

"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)
#1293

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/10/17 at 2:14pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Celebrate-CHICAGOs-21st-Year-on-Broadway-with-a-Buy-One-Get-One-for-21-Deal-20171010 What a deal!

"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)
#1294

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/20/17 at 6:01pm

Charlotte D'Amboise has extended her run as Roxie Hart until Dec. 3, 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)
#1297

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/29/17 at 1:39pm

OMGosh!! My first Velma is returning to "Chicago" Leigh Zimmerman!!! https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview October 30 -- December 10, 2017. I wasn't planning on going to NYC this winter....but I so want to go now. I'm looking at flights and hotel. If I do get a chance to go, I'll be seeing Charlotte D'Amboise as Roxie and Miss Leigh Zimmerman as Velma...a dream duo.

"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: 10/29/17 at 01:39 PM

#1298

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/31/17 at 6:31am

The is the only performance video I've found of Leigh Zimmerman as Velma Kelly. 18 more days and counting till I see the show! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXzt7sFu2WM

"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)
#1299

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/31/17 at 10:01am

I had no clue Charlotte was back in the show? Does anyone kmow for how long? I would see it again just for her.
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
#1300

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 10/31/17 at 12:15pm

She is in until Dec. 3.

"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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