Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 62

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1525

Posted: 8/10/18 at 8:02pm

I've noticed in the Chicago / Playbill Vault that Denny Paschall (who recently returned) has been promoted as a Billy Flynn understudy.  He's also an Amos Hart u/s.  Now, the show has three Billy Flynn understudies (along with Jason Patrick Sands and Brian O Brien).  Something is screwy with Telecharge.  I've tried to see it, but no luck. 

"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)

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1526

Posted: 8/10/18 at 9:38pm

Sands & O'Brien were both recently on vacation. Paschall may have been added as a Billy u/s just for their vacation weeks. Eddie Bennett has been added as a vacation swing back in July during Sands & O'Brien's vacations and anyone else with a scheduled vacation coming up.

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1527

Posted: 8/11/18 at 10:53pm

"Chicago" is launching a Paris, France production from Sept. 18, 2018 -- Jan. 31, 2019.  Ann Reinking and Dylis Croman are currently in the French capital to get the cast ready for the show.   Tres magnifique!  http://www.chicagolemusical.com/en/

"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#1528

Posted: 8/12/18 at 3:07am

May I add. Sharon not only understudied Velma and Mama but she also performed both roles a bunch of times. 

God i would of loved seeing some Sharon/Velma

ACL2006 said: "That's actually an error by PlaybillVault. Moore only covers for Mama when one of the two covers is on vacation. Moore covered Mama and Velma back in the day and when she was on tour."

 

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1529

Posted: 8/12/18 at 10:36am

CurtainPullDowner said: "There is a new "understudy" for Mary in the chorus and Leslie's "vacation" has been extended."

Curious who in the ensemble is the Mary Sunshine u/s?

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.

[Tag]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1530

Posted: 8/12/18 at 10:54am

On the Chicago website there is a "Standy for "Me and My Baby" (Barrett Martin), what role is that?  I haven't seen the show in years so I can't remember.  Is it supposed to say standby?

Updated On: 8/12/18 at 10:54 AM

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1531

Posted: 8/12/18 at 11:17am

yeah, that's very odd. Barrett Martin plays Sergeant Fogarty and has been back in the show since May.

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1532

Posted: 8/12/18 at 12:10pm

I'm happy that the show is stopping in Dallas (Dec. 2018) and Houston (June 2019).  https://chicagothemusical.com/new-york/ustour/

"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)

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1533

Posted: 8/12/18 at 1:44pm

It's also playing near me in NJ. Will definitely be seeing it.

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.

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1534

Posted: 8/14/18 at 10:11am

FYI, Terra's back as Velma. She was just on vacation last week. Don't know who long she's with the Broadway company and if she's heading back on tour starting next month.

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.

[trpguyy]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1535

Posted: 8/19/18 at 10:34am

Joseph London, who covered Ryan’s vacation earlier this summer, is the new Mary Sunshine standby.

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1536

Posted: 8/19/18 at 7:40pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I remember Nicole Bridgewater used to cover for Mama, but she's not part of the cast anymore."

she used to cover Roxie too

 

[Tag]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1537

Posted: 8/19/18 at 7:46pm

Ha I think my message above got the website changed.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1538

Posted: 8/20/18 at 12:18am

Ryan Lowe is off on vacation to the Hawaiian Islands this coming week.  Joseph London, his new standby, is covering for him.  I had been  aware that London had been hired as the official standby for some time, but was asked to hold off  mentioning it.  Even before London was confirmed as the official standby, Ryan Lowe was off the show (recently) for a few performances.  David Bushman (swing/dance captain) played the role of Mary Sunshine.  So, it seems that the standby has a back up in an emergency situation.

"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: 8/20/18 at 12:18 AM

[TheSassySam]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1539

Posted: 8/21/18 at 1:59pm

Hey everybody! 

I have Monday night free and I am looking to go see Chicago. What would be the best method to get the most bang for my buck when it comes to seeing the show? Are the rush seats good? Is the show ever at TKTS? 

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1540

Posted: 8/21/18 at 5:32pm

Rush is typically easy to get for this show. If you lose out, they may offer "loser prices". Good luck. TKTS is typically half off(~$85).

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1541

Posted: 8/21/18 at 6:41pm

Terra C will continue as Velma Kelly until Aug. 25th.  Then, (I'm assuming) she'll headline the next Cellblock Tour which begins on Sept. 14th in Kansas City, MO.  https://chicagothemusical.com/new-york/ustour/  After Terra departs,  AFW, returns as Velma for a 5 month stay at the Ambassador:  from Aug. 26, 2018 -- January 27, 2019.  

"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: 8/21/18 at 06:41 PM

[OneSingularSensation2]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1542

Posted: 8/23/18 at 3:29pm

TheSassySam said: "I have Monday night free and I am looking to go see Chicago. What would be the best method to get the most bang for my buck when it comes to seeing the show? Are the rush seats good? Is the show ever at TKTS?"

I tried a couple times this summer and wasn't able to get rush tickets for Chicago, but I did get a couple SRO tickets! $27 each and a great view. They might not offer it depending how close the show is to sold out, but IMO it's worth asking if you don't mind standing. Good luck and enjoy!

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1543

Posted: 8/23/18 at 3:56pm

Last time I rushed the show I lost and they offered SRO. This was ages ago though.

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.

[TheSassySam]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1544

Posted: 8/23/18 at 4:01pm

Thank you for the updates! I am trying next Monday. I'll try to go as soon as the box office opens. 

[Dallas Theatre Fan]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1545

Posted: 8/23/18 at 6:13pm

Cuba Gooding Jr. is joining the show as Billy Flynn from October 6th- November 18th,

I saw him in London early this year and he can't sing the role at all and the acting is very stiff.  Lets all hope he has gotten better or it will be a train wrack.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1546

Posted: 8/30/18 at 6:40pm

Donna Marie Asbury is on as Velma Kelly tonite:  Thurs. Aug. 30, 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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1547

Posted: 8/31/18 at 2:17pm

Donna Marie Asbury is on again as Velma Kelly tonite:  Friday, August 31, 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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1548

Posted: 9/1/18 at 10:26pm

http://www.playbill.com/article/denise-van-outen-will-return-to-chicago-in-londons-west-end

"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#1549

Posted: 9/2/18 at 2:53am

She’s returning as Velma for those who don’t feel like reading the article. 

Loving her Velma look

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1754836/Video-Denise-van-Outen-poses-Chicagos-Velma-Daily-Mail-photoshoot.html

 

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "http://www.playbill.com/article/denise-van-outen-will-return-to-chicago-in-londons-west-end"