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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#1475Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/5/18 at 7:18pm
For those of you who might be willing to be of assistance, here is the link to the GoFund Me page in memory of Jeff Loeffelholz and in support of his partner. https://www.gofundme.com/celebrate-jeff039s-vibrant-life
"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)
#1476Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/5/18 at 11:21pm
So touching to see so many Chicago alumnae donating to the GoFundMe, it's a testament to Jeff's meaning to the Chicago family.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#1477Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/5/18 at 11:48pm
The light that comes out out of tragedies that effect the Broadway community—this, the Ruthie Ann Miles tragedy, Jerad Bortz from Wicked’s horrible accident, Eric LaJuan Summers cancer diagnosis as examples all in the past year—is you see the true sense of support and community come out; the messages of “we never worked on a show together, but we’re both members of this community and we rise and fall together.” That is support. That is community. Because some of those generous people currently in ehows, I can guarantee they walked up to the Equity deputy in their show and said, “We need to talk about rule 34.”
Professional actors are aware of criticism and understand how to take. Look at the notes they take at a rehearsal or notes session with dance captain or MD sometime. But no one—no matter your job, be it McDonalds or on stage—has the right to belittle, harass, or purposefully humiliate another human. I work in a Y5-8 school and so many of the social emotional learning activities we do at every grade level, from Y5 pre-K to 8th come back this notion of you don’t treat people like.
As others have posted, mental and emotional abuse are Far too in the business. It happens everyday.
#1478Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/6/18 at 5:00pm
Be mindful of the fact that although we often express personal opinions about things,some of those opinions can have possible legal ramnifications for BWW. That, in turn, can have permanent consequences for this thread. In other words, please be careful of what you say and how you say it. Peace.
"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)
@z5
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
#1479Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/6/18 at 6:35pmDamn, you seem more concerned and obsessed with your thread than anything. Is this like your greatest accomplishment? Someone tragically died and all you plea for is the fate of your obsession thread.
A Director
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/18/07
#1480Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/6/18 at 10:58pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Be mindful of the fact that although we often express personal opinions about things,some of those opinions can have possible legal ramnifications for BWW. That, in turn, can have permanent consequences for this thread. In other words, please be careful of what you say and how you say it. Peace."
Patti LuPone FANatic, Really? Your ridiculous thread is more important than someone's life? Guess you don't have much going on in your life. This thread should have been closed long ago. I feel the same about this musical.
#1481Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/6/18 at 11:22pm
First of all, it's not a ridiculous thread. Many people who post here comment on things they like about the show and things they don't care about the show. I posted this before the story broke all over, with the names and circumstances of the people involved. Also, I made my comments because of an email I received from a moderator. That moderator made some valid points. What has happened is truly shocking and disturbing. I hope that justice will prevail. Jeff Loeffelholz was loved and appreciated by many. There are some Dueling Duet videos on YouTube that show his brilliance. I've seen some of them. They are remarkable. If someone thinks that this thread is more important than a human life, then that's a mistaken impression on their part.
"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)
BeadleDeedle
Featured Actor Joined: 10/10/12
#1482Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/6/18 at 11:25pmIn a thread discussing the possibilty of a man being bullied so bad he turned to suicide, A Director and @z5 decide to bully the OP. Truly despicable.
@z5
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
#1483Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/6/18 at 11:33pm
No - it's pointing out the ridiculousness that the fate of an online thread is seemingly more important and the point of the conversation than the tragedy in reference. It's prioritizing importance and the sad realization that this seems to be of more concern than an innocent individual gone too soon, for reasons we may or may not know at this time.
BroadwayRox3588
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/16
#1484Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/6/18 at 11:40pm
I didn't see it as "bullying the OP" at all. Merely trying to say that trying to steer the conversation away from its current point (at least that's what it seemed like from here) seemingly illustrates that the thread is of greater importance to them than the discussion at hand. It seems that was the wrong impression, but it is what I initially thought, and seemingly what @z5 and A Director thought as well. No one is bullying anyone.
MosaicOwl
Chorus Member Joined: 7/5/18
#1485Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/6/18 at 11:43pm
Has anyone considered that the OP of this thread wants to protect it from being deleted from the mods because he wants information and thoughts on Jeff's tragic suicide to remain online and searchable?
None of you know this, but I am a family member of Jeff's, and the OP messaged me privately to offer condolences to Jeff's family and friends. He is not heartless to this matter.
#1486Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/6/18 at 11:45pmWhy didn't Chicago have a Pride Playbill for 2018 (I checked and couldn't find one) maybe...they are cutting cost? How are their grosses recently? It would be sad to think that Jeff was bullied to drum him out and save money.
BeadleDeedle
Featured Actor Joined: 10/10/12
#1487Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/7/18 at 12:10am
@z5:
“Damn, you seem more concerned and obsessed with your thread than anything. Is this like your greatest accomplishment?”
A Director:
“Guess you don’t have much going on in your life”
That’s bullying. You didn’t have to say these things. You chose to be cruel. I’m sure the OP doesn’t need me sticking up for them but how about you guys go get a life.
BroadwayRox3588
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/16
#1488Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/7/18 at 12:22am
MosaicOwl said: "Has anyone considered that the OP of this thread wants to protect it from being deleted from the mods because he wants information and thoughts on Jeff's tragic suicide to remain online and searchable?
None of you know this, but I am a family member of Jeff's, and the OP messaged me privately to offer condolences to Jeff's family and friends. He is not heartless to this matter."
That was a very nice thing for him to do. And indeed, I think I can speak for all of us when I say all of our thoughts are with all off Jeff's loved ones. It sounds like he was a pure light. 
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#1489Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/7/18 at 12:23am
antonijan said: "Why didn't Chicago have a Pride Playbill for 2018 (I checked and couldn't find one) maybe...they are cutting cost? How are their grosses recently? It would be sad to think that Jeff was bullied to drum him out and save money."
they had a pridebill and either way the pride play bills are done by Playbill not the show.
#1490Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/7/18 at 1:56am
How about a little appreciation? Jeff as Mary Sunshine, 1997.
#1491Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/8/18 at 10:13pm
Michelle De Jean will return to "Chicago" as Roxie Hart from July 12 -- September 20. I've seen her in that You Tube video. Charlotte D' Amboise will stay on as Roxie until July 10. (per Telecharge)
"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)
#1492Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/8/18 at 10:40pm
It’s Jeff but David’s vocals
NoName3 said: "How about a little appreciation? Jeff as Mary Sunshine, 1997.
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#1493Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/12/18 at 12:57pm
I am eager to see the video footage of the cast of "Chicago" in today's Bryant Park performance.
"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)
#1494Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/14/18 at 1:18pm
"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)
#1495Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/14/18 at 10:18pm
I had no idea DeJean has left retirement and is back as Roxie. She is amazing. So nice to see her back.
#1496Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/14/18 at 10:33pm
I have never seen her in person, but only via this video. She is probably the best Roxie (I haven't seen).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPtdfojnTb4
"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)
#1497Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/15/18 at 9:37pm
Just saw her today as Roxie and she BLEW ME AWAY. amazing performance- vocals, acting, everything was fantastic
#1498Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/15/18 at 9:43pm
I am glad that you enjoyed her performance. The only thing I have to go by is that video on You Tube. And to think that she had basically been in retirement!
"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)
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#1499Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/15/18 at 9:57pm
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
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