Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 65

[Jakeevan942]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1600

Posted: 2/17/19 at 10:09pm

I also saw the Cellblock company in Jersey this weekend, and agree that the cast is uniformly fantastic, and all seem to be thrilled to be in the show. If you happen to have family overseas, this company, with a local star as Roxie, are performing the show in Tel Aviv for two weeks of this four-week domestic layoff.

And the current tour of Jersey Boys is also an equity bus and truck-Both are on low-tier SETA contracts, paying not much more per week than the better paying non-equity tours, and, with small casts, and unit sets, have made it economically viable to keep an equity cast with a crazy schedule of one-nighters and split weeks.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1601

Posted: 2/18/19 at 11:36am

https://chicagothemusical.com/new-york/internationaltour/   It is strange that the Tel Aviv stop is not mentioned here.  I wonder if the current Cellblock tour cast will also go to Japan and Australia?

"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#1602

Posted: 2/18/19 at 1:29pm

The US tour typically tours Asia.

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#1603

Posted: 2/20/19 at 7:22pm

J. London will be Mary Sunshine from March 16-24, 2019, 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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1604

Posted: 2/24/19 at 2:14pm

Lana Jean Gordon (Velma Kelly) will join the current Cellblock Tour beginning March 19 in Roanoke, Virginia.  I'm seeing the tour on its last stop in Houston, Texas on June 4 and 5.  I haven't been to Houston since I last saw "Chicago" in 2011 (when I saw the show on one weekend in Dallas and the next weekend in Houston).  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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1605

Posted: 3/3/19 at 7:29am

Hello, would someone please translate the dates?  Thank you, Roman Castillo Jr. in Austin, Texas

"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: 3/3/19 at 07:29 AM

[Tag]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1606

Posted: 3/3/19 at 8:55am

It just says March 2019.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1607

Posted: 3/3/19 at 4:52pm

The cast will be flying out this week and return on March 17th.  I wonder what the weather is like in Tel Aviv?

"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#1608

Posted: 3/4/19 at 7:02pm

Christy Brinkley is joining the current Cellblock Tour in Phoenix (March 28-31), Las Vegas (April 10-14) and at the Ambassador Theatre NYC (April 18--May 12).  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#1609

Posted: 3/4/19 at 7:26pm

it's interesting because the tour has a random one night stop(Kennewick, WA - April 8) in between Phoenix & Las Vegas that Brinkley isn't doing. And there's a gap on Broadway between March 25 - April 16 without a Roxie currently. Curious who they'll bring in for those 3 weeks+? Or they could just have Dylis Croman come in from the tour and fill in. Also, due to Brinkley joining, they add two more performances/dates in Phoenix.

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#1610

Posted: 3/4/19 at 7:27pm

There is a new Mama Morton for a two week limited run.   https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Haley-Swindal-Joins-CHICAGO-Tonight-as-Matron-Mama-Morton-20190304

"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#1611

Posted: 3/5/19 at 7:20pm

I wish I could see Amy Spanger as Roxie Hart.  She would be an ideal fill-in on certain dates.

"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#1612

Posted: 3/6/19 at 4:40pm

Charlotte D'Amboise will return as Roxie for multiple dates.   (Telecharge)

Veronica Dunne as Roxie Hart (thru 3/24)
Charlotte d’Amboise as Roxie Hart (3/25 - 4/17; 5/27 - 6/16)
Christie Brinkley as Roxie Hart (4/18 - 5/12)
Ryoko Yonekura as Roxie Hart (7/1 - 7/14)
Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly (thru 7/14)
Tom Hewitt as Billy Flynn (thru 5/2)
Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart (thru 6/30)
Haley Swindal as Matron "Mama" Morton (thru 3/17)
R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine (thru 3/10)

"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)

[MannPhan24601]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1613

Posted: 3/6/19 at 6:48pm

Wonder if they're getting a stuntcast Billy in May

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1614

Posted: 3/6/19 at 9:33pm

.        There are quite a few available Billys, but it would be great if the charismatic Ryan Silverman gets another shot at 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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1615

Posted: 3/7/19 at 9:44pm

Donna Marie Asbury is appearing at 54 Below!  She was a touring Evita at age 19!!  I wish I could be there.  https://54below.com/events/donna-marie-asbury/

"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#1616

Posted: 3/10/19 at 11:03pm

A bit of "Chicago" news.  Donna Marie Asbury will be on vacation for 2 weeks.  Also, in a surprising bit of news, Jason Patrick Sands will be leaving the show on March 31, 2019.  It is the same day that "Anastasia" is closing. (The two are related.)  He's been with the show for almost 11 years.  As a matter of fact, Jason has been working on Broadway continuously from Legally Blonde to the present time.  He is currently the understudy for the roles of:  Fred Casely, Amos Hart and Billy Flynn.  Jason will be involved in a new career in producing and directing film.  Best of luck to  him!



 

"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: 3/10/19 at 11:03 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1617

Posted: 3/17/19 at 11:47am

On this day, 8 years ago, I saw "Chicago" for the very first time on St. Patrick's Day 2011.  I grew to admire its simple staging and use of black to great effect. At the stage door, I met Ryan Lowe, Jason Patrick Sands and Leigh Zimmerman.  So many memories!  



 

"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: 3/17/19 at 11:47 AM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1618

Posted: 3/31/19 at 7:43am

Happy trails to Jason Patrick Sands as he plays his final performance  today in "Chicago".  He has been with the show since around 2008 (right after he played Don in "A Chorus Line".  He embarks on a new career to direct and produce film and digital media on a full-time basis.  I wonder who'll will replace him, as JPS played multiple roles (Billy Flynn u/s, Amos Hart u/s and Fred Casely u/s to name a few.)  For the moment, Brian O Brien will be the principal Billy Flynn u/s.  I know that Danny Gutierrez has experience playing Billy Flynn on tour.  

 

"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)

[tomwsjr]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1619

Posted: 3/31/19 at 9:06am

Ms. Asbury was an outstanding Evita. What made her performance so exciting was that she didn’t have the look/style that all other Evita’s at the time had.

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1620

Posted: 3/31/19 at 10:22pm

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ClJiksTimdo

Gotta love Donna/Evita

[Wick3]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1621

Posted: 3/31/19 at 10:34pm

This is awesome! I watched CHICAGO recently and Charlotte d'Amboise always squeezed his big muscular chest during her ad lib scene with her boys. Wishing him the best! 

It's rare to have a stable job on Broadway so I'm glad he worked throughout the recession back in 2008 until today at CHICAGO with good steady work earning 6 digits a year! 

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1622

Posted: 4/1/19 at 7:41pm

FYI, Gary Cooper has replaced Sands as Harry/The Doctor. Also, Dan Gutierrez has been playing The Jury while Scirroti is out with an injury.

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.

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1623

Posted: 4/2/19 at 1:00pm

(The very sexy) Barrett Martin posted yesterday that he's taking over JPS' roles:


IG: @barrettmartinnyc
Switching things up almost 3 years in here @chicagomusical 
Honored to share a look with the legendary @jason.sands and #jimmyborstelman


https://www.instagram.com/p/BvvCmtVhZlo/

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

Updated On: 4/2/19 at 01:00 PM

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1624

Posted: 4/2/19 at 1:40pm

Martin's not listed on their website, Gary Cooper is(as Harry/The Doctor). Interesting.

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.