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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#1575Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/12/18 at 9:22pm
The fabulous Charlotte D'Amboise is returning for another stint as Roxie Hart, from Dec. 3, 2018--- Jan. 6, 2018. 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)
#1576Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/13/18 at 10:23amCurious who the next Billy is after Cuba? And Eddie Bennett is back in the cast as a swing. He's with the the show through the holidays.
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.
#1577Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/13/18 at 10:19pm
"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)
#1578Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/13/18 at 10:21pm
John O Hurley is on after Cuba Gooding Jr....for a very short time. After that, who knows? It's time to bring back Ryan Silverman or Tony Yazbek as Billy Flynn.
"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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Understudy Joined: 9/5/18
#1579Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/16/18 at 2:53am
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "The U.S. tour cast is finally included in the main Chicago website. https://chicagothemusical.com/ustourcast/"
I just saw the show for the first time tonight with this tour cast, who were excellent. I wasn't sure how strong the tour of a 22-year-old production would be, but the cast seemed fresh and energized, especially Terra MacLeod and Peter Lockyer. They had such powerful, beautiful voices.
#1580Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/28/18 at 10:29pm
Tom Hewitt makes a return as Billy Flynn beginning on Dec. 3. The current Mama Morton extends till Jan. 6, 2019. 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)
#1581Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/29/18 at 10:37am
Natasha Yvette Williams mentioned on IG recently she's returning to Mama Morton in January, I'm assuming she's the next one.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#1582Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/8/18 at 5:15pm
Rob Bowman joins the Broadway company of "Chicago" as musical director. He arrived on Nov. 19, 2018, according to Playbill Vault.
"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: 12/8/18 at 05:15 PM
#1583Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/1/19 at 10:27pm
This is some interesting news. J. London is undergoing rehearsals to be an understudy for the role of Amos Hart. He is currently the standby/understudy for Mary Sunshine. Wow!
"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)
#1584Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/7/19 at 5:54pm
Charlotte D'Amboise has extended her current run as "Roxie" until Feb. 10th. She really is amazing in the role.
"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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Broadway Legend Joined: 4/26/16
#1585Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/12/19 at 5:58pm
My daughter is headed to New York City next weekend (Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday weekend) and wants to see Chicago on Sunday or Monday night, probably the latter. At this stage, this doesn't seem like the sort of show that requires too much advance planning. Any suggestions for getting good, cheap tickets without spending too much time waiting in lines?
#1586Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/19/19 at 6:07am
I have seen several Roxies in the years since I first began seeing "Chicago": Dylis Croman, Bianca Marroquin and Tracy Shayne. (I've only seen 3 Roxies in 7 years?) Anyway, I remember seeing Amy Spanger in a 2013..2014 video in Times Square. That could have been the last time she was Roxie. She is awfully talented. I would love the chance to see her as Roxie 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)
#1587Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/19/19 at 9:35am
curious who's replacing AFW after 1/27? I believe AFW is leaving to do the show in South Africa in March-May. So hopefully she's gone for a while.
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.
#1588Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/19/19 at 1:12pm
Whatever is the first performance after AFW and Cuba are both gone is the one I'll be buying a ticket.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#1589Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/21/19 at 2:55pm
ACL2006 said: "curious who's replacing AFW after 1/27? I believe AFW is leaving to do the show in South Africa in March-May. So hopefully she's gone for a while."
I'm guessing it will be Lana Gordon. Or maybe Leigh Zimmerman.
"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)
#1590Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/21/19 at 3:03pm
Terra C is with the current Cellblock Tour until sometime in March. She would then be available for a Broadway run.
"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)
#1591Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/21/19 at 3:55pm
everythingtaboo said: "Whatever is the first performance after AFW and Cuba are both gone is the one I'll be buying a ticket."
Right!? LOL Chicago is just so tired and needs new blood! The same old tired ole people come back to do Chicago and sleep walk through performances!
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
#1592Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/21/19 at 5:51pm
As far as the ensemble is concerned, there have been quite a few changes within the past year or so. You have Jessica Ernest playing a fantastic Go-To-Hell-Kitty and is also one of the Roxie understudies. There is Dan Gutierrez (who has played mainly in the touring company and is a swing). Drew Nellessen is an ensemble cast member who has played with the tour. Beth Johnson Nicely is another talented player. Rachel Schur is another of the Roxie understudies. Naomi C. Walley is an ensemble member, but is also a Velma Kelly / Matron Mama Morton understudy. I must admit that there is a very small group of ladies who have an opportunity to play Velma Kelly. One person has gone on as Velma the longest, within the past 8-9 years. Every once in a while, the show brings in a celebrity Roxie, but for a very limited time. I remember seeing Brandy perform as Roxie very well. Celebrity Billy Flynns are sought after because of their name value, appeal and talent. There hasn't been a celebrity Velma Kelly in a very long time. It is a difficult role that has all sorts of requirements. My dream celebrity choice to play Velma Kelly (or Roxie Hart) would be Katharine McPhee.
"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)
#1593Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 1/24/19 at 2:10pm
In an update on principal casting, AFW has extended until July 14, 2019. So, she's been in the show contiuously since August 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)
#1594Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/3/19 at 8:14pm
Wow, I ran across this little bit of interesting news. I recently followed Jessica Lee Goldyn on Instagram. She recently posted a six show extension of the current run of "Chicago" at the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA. Jessica plays "Roxie Hart". She is joined by fellow former "A Chorus Line" castmate Heather Parcells (Velma Kelly). https://thefulton.org/chicago-cast/
"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)
#1595Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/4/19 at 11:31amThe production at The Fulton is a newly staged version. They are actually closer to the original production than the revival. Full sets and costumes.
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.
#1596Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/6/19 at 10:11pm
https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview Tom Hewitt returns as Billy Flynn beginning on Feb. 11th.
"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)
#1597Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/17/19 at 6:56pm
Donna Marie Asbury will go on as Velma Kelly on Feb. 25 and 26 (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)
#1598Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/17/19 at 7:59pm
My friend saw CHICAGO Saturday evening and AFW was out and her understudy was Velma (forgot the name but she told me she was great!) It was also SOLD OUT with folks standing at the back. Great to see this show still selling out!
Tom Hewitt was also an amazing Billy Flynn!
#1599Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/17/19 at 9:02pm
Saw the tour today in New Jersey. Such a delight to see the energy back in this show. My last visit with the show was on Broadway in 2011 and it just felt so stale & lifeless. AFW was Velma, the ensemble had been with the show way too long. I then promised to not return unless I could see the tour or a different cast on Broadway. Though some of them ensemble is new on Broadway, I can't drag myself to the Ambassador to see AFW 8 years later still sleepwalking through the show. It would be such a pleasure if Terra C got a long term gig on Broadway playing Velma. Such great energy & passion for the role. Perfectly executed choreography along with being paired up with Dylis Croman. The Broadway cast could take notes from the tour. It's been over 10 years since I've seen the show this fresh & choreography so crisp & clean. Kudos to the tour cast of Chicago. Catch this cast if it's coming near you in the next few months. It appears they have a month break now and don't resume until March 19. The tour only runs until June 13. I haven't seen the tour pop up on any schedules for the 2019-2020 season. Also, when was the last equity tour to be a bus & truck tour? The remainder of this tour has a lot of one nighters. Very odd for an equity tour.
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.
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