Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 57
Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#1400Chicago 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
#1401Chicago 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!
#1402Chicago 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.
#1403Chicago 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
#1404Chicago 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)
#1405Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/10/18 at 11:20pm
Thank you everythingtaboo. I may need to go in and see her. She is a legend and R&B Goddess in my world. I fully expect her not to be able to hold notes long. Her voice has weakened over the years but still want to see her live.
ArtMan, I am jealous! I never got to see them live.
Just give the world Love.
#1406Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/12/18 at 2:39am
We agree. I guess. Why wouldn’t Ruthie sound marvelous? Her mama vocals aren’t new. She recorded that song on one of her albums.
*disclaimer Ruthie is my fav in anything*
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "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? "
#1407Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/15/18 at 4:44amhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sAg77pDEuLE
#1408Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/17/18 at 6:13pm
This is awesome! I did see her in "The Nance", but never in a musical role. Cady Huffman will make a fantastic Mama Morton!! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Cady-Huffman-Will-Join-the-Cast-of-CHICAGO-20180417
"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)
#1409Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/17/18 at 6:23pm
Some noteworthy ensemble members leaving. Peter Nelson left on April 1 and has been replaced by Drew Nellessen. Sam Lips will leaving shortly for THE CHER SHOW. James T. Lane will be leaving sometime in the summer as he'll be apart of KING KONG(via his Facebook page).
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.
#1410Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/19/18 at 5:00pm
https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview It's worth noting that Charlotte D'Amboise is returning as Roxie Hart from April 23 --- July 1, 2018.
"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)
#1411Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/19/18 at 6:35pm
I guess my comments get deleted now cause what they offend ms stick up her butt pattifan?
Charlotte misses often. Sorry for posting a fact and another fact that it sucks Robyn isn’t still there to fill in cause she’s amazing in everything.
#1412Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/6/18 at 10:43pm
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPg7Z3lWfgI6q18kGCb972J5wCNb_udAmATEnYhqBM2IrSxGVCzYZ0dvMAaYPHccw?key=LVV4Sm9UUy1yeXJ3R2tqbXNhUkFIbWhtOEFPQTd3 I had to use Google Photos to create this album link.
Photobucket, I think, is blocking my use of Tinypic for individual pics. I had a great time seeing the show. The afternoon matinee
was sparsely attended and the crowd was blah. The evening show had much better attendance, plus the audience was finally alive.
"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)
#1413Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/7/18 at 6:54am
The auditorium/theatre itself is the former San Angelo City Hall. It's nice enough...kind of plain, but o.k. They had a policy of reserving the entire front row for wheelchaired patrons and their companions. They have a large senior population. The cast is on to Miami, where Jaime Camil will be Billy Flynn, with Bianca Marroquin as Roxie. On a different note, I must say that I admire the vast majority of the people in this thread...except for one. He's very smart and knows all about the show. He works with the show in some capacity. He can be insulting at times. I'm not about to deal with him anymore.
"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)
#1414Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/21/18 at 6:51pm
FYI, Sam Lips & James T. Lane have both left the show. Not sure who is replacing them.
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.
ArtMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/10/08
#1415Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/21/18 at 6:56pm
I just caught the tour Saturday. Although the cast was talented and from what I could tell from my seat, the guys hunky, I found my mind at times, wandering on other things. Not concentrating on the show. Not the reaction I wanted.
NYCtheater
Featured Actor Joined: 8/28/03
#1416Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/21/18 at 7:10pm
Does anyone know if Charlotte has any scheduled days off? Thanks!
#1417Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/21/18 at 7:11pm
ACL2006 said: "FYI, Sam Lips & James T. Lane have both left the show. Not sure who is replacing them."
It would be great if we knew why they replaced their website with just a landing page that just goes straight to Telecharge or the London ticketing site? It drives me up the wall that they don't show the cast bios, or tour info, or anything really.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#1418Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/25/18 at 6:38pm
Several cast members of the "Chicago" Cellblock National Tour will perform in NYC for a special cause. Check out the details. https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10274774
"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)
#1419Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/3/18 at 8:50am
https://www.facebook.com/chicagothemusical/videos/10160604297605158/ Cady Huffman performing her signature song as 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)
#1420Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/3/18 at 8:11pm
from Playbill.com. The original Broadway production of "Chicago" opened on this date June 3, 1975. http://www.playbill.com/article/look-back-at-chita-rivera-and-gwen-verdon-in-chicago-on-broadway
"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)
#1421Israeli Singer Shiri Maimon To Play Roxie Hart
Posted: 6/4/18 at 7:27am
"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)
#1422Israeli Singer Shiri Maimon To Play Roxie Hart
Posted: 6/4/18 at 7:35am
"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)
#1423Israeli Singer Shiri Maimon To Play Roxie Hart
Posted: 6/5/18 at 9:55am
Joseph London is making his debut as Mary Sunshine in "Chicago", while Ryan Lowe goes on vacation.
"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)
#1424Israeli Singer Shiri Maimon To Play Roxie Hart
Posted: 6/5/18 at 10:37am
Here is the West End company of "Chicago" at the semi finals of Britain's Got Talent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppjyTPLs5VI
"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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