Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 56
Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#1375Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/25/18 at 5:29pm
Brent Barrett does a very good job as Billy Flynn. He is impressive in "the" note in "Both Reached For The Gun". He holds that particular note for a long time.
"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)
#1376Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/26/18 at 12:21am
Yep she’s been around. She’s been involved with the show over 10 years. Tours. A couple broadway stints.
guidocontini2 said: "Thanks for updating the news and cast list for the tour! I've seen the show several times in Asia last year and found that several cast members go on to current US tour. I would like to ask Patti LuPone FANatic: How's Brent Barrett's performance when you saw the show? I didn't found you mention him but thanks for sharing the picture with him backstage~
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I was looking thru the cast list on the official website. There is a new cast member by the name of
She was in Asia tour last year, and I know she' toured Japan with the show 3 times (including last year)."
guidocontini2
Swing Joined: 2/25/18
#1377Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/26/18 at 9:31am
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Brent Barrett does a very good job as Billy Flynn. He is impressive in "the" note in "Both Reached For The Gun". He holds that particular note for a long time."
I'm impressed with that, too. I told Brent that it's amazing to see him do "mouth never moves" in that song, then he imitated a little bit what he sang and said with smile: "I know! I can do that since long time ago!" This truly makes my day! :)
For anyone who's interested, here are some clips from press conference in Taipei, Taiwan last year, different from what they performed for press in South Korea. Main cast changes are: AFW and Dylis Croman played the leads, and Andrew Fitch joined the cast since Tokyo stop. Two female leads shared the same day as birthday while they were in Taiwan and had a celebration there, as far as I know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-rbapJvikw&list=RDN-rbapJvikw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5q-XJvWMR0&list=RDC5q-XJvWMR0
News Clips with some interview by the cast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn7NIqS1LlY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYKGWob8Ptc
#1378Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/5/18 at 5:45pm
This is an example of how a Broadway touring company is able to do some good, at various stops around their tour. http://www.theatermania.com/kentucky-theater/news/celia-rubin-on-how-she-gives-back-on-the-road_84098.html
"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)
#1379Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/5/18 at 8:55pm
Wow, this is truly a "find". This is Mamie Duncan Gibbs as "Velma Kelly". I noticed Deidre Goodwin as one of the ensemble members. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1cB3HC_uMk
"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)
#1380Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/5/18 at 8:57pm
Long-running cast member Peter Nelson from the Broadway company is leaving the show, his last performance is April 1st. It was so nice when he came back after his time in Cinderella, but really happy he's moving onto a new chapter in his life, to study Osteopathic Medicine! (Via Peter's Instagram)
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#1381Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/7/18 at 6:53am
A new Billy Flynn and first time Mama Morton are coming up the pipeline. 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)
#1382Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/7/18 at 6:56am
I'm not familiar with him. I found this on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-9Wzej6xO4
"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)
#1383Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/8/18 at 6:29pm
https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview Charlotte D'Amboise returns as Roxie for a limited time (March 31 -- April 7) while Bianca Marroquin is involved in something else. Velma veteran AFW has extended from March 11 (her original departure date) until June 23. That means that she'll have been in the role for about six months when her new run is over.
"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)
#1384Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/9/18 at 2:28am
Random -
Does anyone have any pictures of Khandi Alexander as Velma? Or the Entertainment Tonight feature following her joining the tour? It showed tons of clips.
@Patti re the Mamie vid. Do you like Goodwin? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u1jVoZAYDzg
#1385Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/13/18 at 1:37pm
https://twitter.com/ChicagoMusical/status/973593140379742209 A Chicago welcome for the new Mama Morton...the legendary V. Simpson.
"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)
#1386Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/13/18 at 1:37pm
https://twitter.com/ChicagoMusical/status/973593140379742209 A Chicago welcome for the new Mama Morton...the legendary V. Simpson.
"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)
#1387Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/17/18 at 6:59am
Hello. Today marks my 7th anniversary that I first discovered "Chicago" on Broadway. Since then, I have watched the show a total of 20 times (11 on Broadway and 9 on tour). I have managed to watch the show at least once a year since 2011.
"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)
#1388Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/17/18 at 7:07am
https://photos.app.goo.gl/y033PYm6TcrkOVDJ3 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: 3/17/18 at 07:07 AM
#1389Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/20/18 at 2:08pm
http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/shows/2018/03/17/biggest-encores-success-story-chicago-play-bebe-neuwirth-joel-grey-william-ivey-long Vintage footage!
"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)
#1390Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/27/18 at 10:17pm
http://www.playbill.com/personlistpage/person-list?production=00000150-aea2-d936-a7fd-eef6db350002&type=cp#cc I find it interesting that Donna Marie Asbury and Angel Reda are both understudying the roles of Velma Kelly and Matron Mama Morton.
"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)
#1391Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/9/18 at 8:25pm
According to her Instagram page, Lana Gordon is Velma Kelly for an unknown number of shows. I don't have any further details.
"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)
#1392Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/9/18 at 8:41pmHow is Valerie Simpson In the Role?
Just give the world Love.
#1393Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/9/18 at 11:55pm
It is kind of strange that the show hasn't released a snippet of video of Valerie Simpson as Mama or the current Billy Flynn (the name escapes 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)
#1394Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/10/18 at 3:46am
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RWxFCqtF6Qw
Perfection.
#1395Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/10/18 at 9:02amI am a huge Ashford & Simpson fan. I have seen CHICAGO twice but would go back for her.
Just give the world Love.
ArtMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/10/08
#1396Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/10/18 at 9:15am
Uncageg, Two Christmas ago, Valerie toured with the Dave Koz Christmas show. I specifically went to the show for her. She was a little older, little heavier, but that great voice is still there. When she sang Solid, it brought back the memory for me when I saw Ashford & Simpson,front row, at the height of the Solid album. During one song, at the insistence of Nick, Valerie pulled me up to come onto the stage and dance with her. I was hesitant, but I ended up dancing with her on stage. My crazy youth!
#1397Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/10/18 at 9:48am
Cuba sounds sick in this clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVhpeADosi8&app=desktop
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.
#1398Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/10/18 at 10:11pm
Saw the show over the weekend, another repeat visit. Amra sounded great and was really into landing the comedy, but she must've been either sick or injured, because she was doing some Melanie Griffith-level walking through the dances. That was disappointing. But hearing Lana is in this week, hopefully it was to give Amra time to recuperate...Bianca has now taken on the Charlotte D'Amboise mantle of going nuts with Roxie, but much like Charlotte, she's able to find new levels in the character that makes every repeat visit to the show seem totally fresh...Chaz Lamar Shepherd is an excellent addition, singing was flawless and landing most of the jokes, while giving the role an edge that felt great against Roxie...Valerie Simpson was very good, while she couldn't hold her notes for a long time, what she did sing had a lot of strength behind it. And she did well with her scenes...Evan Harrington was great as Amos...and the ensemble is currently a nice mix of newcomers and longtime cast after a number of vets departing, had a nice freshness to it that was very welcome. So in all, still very enjoyable.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#1399Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/10/18 at 10:29pm
Ruthie sounds marvelous as Mama Morton. I'd love to see her do it on Broadway. Cuba Gooding Jr. is o.k. Yes, his voice is kind of raspy. Is it because he might have been sick or that is just the way he speaks?
"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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