Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 52

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1275

Posted: 8/15/17 at 12:37am

You're a mean person. 

Years ago I asked you who you've seen in the show. You responded asking for my pic.  

Ive been part of the show since the Richard Rodgers. 

Im happy you're a fan but why so mean?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1276

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

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1277

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 [e-mail] - 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. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1278

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)

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1279

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. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1280

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)

[Dallas Theatre Fan]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1281

Posted: 8/15/17 at 9:28pm

I just recently found the original b-roll from the city center run from the summer of 96 and, I thought I would share.  

It's fun to see all the little changes made in the last 21 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DdYPhF6N0Q

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1282

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)

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1283

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 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1284

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)

[Sda99]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1285

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? 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1286

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1287

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1288

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1289

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1290

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1291

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1292

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1293

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1294

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)

[Phantom4ever]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1295

Posted: 10/23/17 at 12:12pm

Charlotte D'Amboise, Donna Marie Asbury, and Brian O'Brien discuss their long tenure in Chicago. 

http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/chicago_9/video/iand39m-still-here-tales-of-broadway-longevity-chi_1241.html

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1296

Posted: 10/28/17 at 3:14am

i bet patti’s happy.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1297

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1298

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)

[uncageg]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1299

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.

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