Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 62

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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. 

[ACL2006]

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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/

[JBradshaw]

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]

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?

[Tag]

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]

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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/

[ACL2006]

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

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

[ACL2006]

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.

[trpguyy]

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

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

[JBradshaw]

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]

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

Ha I think my message above got the website changed.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.

Updated On: 8/20/18 at 12:18 AM

[TheSassySam]

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]

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).

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.  

Updated On: 8/21/18 at 06:41 PM

[OneSingularSensation2]

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]

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

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

[TheSassySam]

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]

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]

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

Donna Marie Asbury is on as Velma Kelly tonite:  Thurs. Aug. 30, 2018.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

Donna Marie Asbury is on again as Velma Kelly tonite:  Friday, August 31, 2018.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

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

[JBradshaw]

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"