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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#1700Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/21/19 at 10:26am
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/ICYMI-Watch-Shoshana-Bean-Alex-Brightman-More-Belt-It-Out-at-Broadway-in-Bryant-Park-20190721 The Chicago segment begins roughly around the 15:00 mark.
"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)
#1701Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/29/19 at 6:45am
Desi Oakley (Roxie Hart) just concluded her most recent run. She is joining the Waitress Tour in Toronto very soon. ( Waitress is produced by Fran and Barry Weissler)
"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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#1702Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/29/19 at 7:15am
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Desi Oakley (Roxie Hart) just concluded her most recent run. She is joining the Waitress Tour in Toronto very soon. ( Waitress is produced by Fran and Barry Weissler)"
To clarify, Desi is rejoining the tour (she originated the role on tour) for two weeks while Christine Dwyer gets married.
#1703Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/29/19 at 6:21pm
Jeff McCarthy is the new Billy Flynn. Interesting to note that since Penny Paschall left due to injury, they've had a rotation of swings playing "Aaron". Mostly Dan Gutierrez and Eddie Bennett(when he could join the company). Colt Adam Weiss returned for two weeks to play the role and now Eddie Bennett will play the role of Aaron until Sept. 15 now that David Bushman is back as a swing. Lots of movement with the men's ensemble in this show this year.
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.
#1704Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/29/19 at 7:14pm
I remember some years ago that AFW performed the role of Velma in Japan, in Japanese. I wonder if she still is able to do that. From what I know, the fans in Japan go all out in showering individual cast members with presents galore. I think I saw Denny Paschall perform as Amos one time.
"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)
#1705Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/29/19 at 8:05pm
ACL2006 said: "Jeff McCarthy is the new Billy Flynn. Interesting to note that since Penny Paschall left due to injury, they've had a rotation of swings playing "Aaron". Mostly Dan Gutierrez and Eddie Bennett(when he could join the company). Colt Adam Weiss returned for two weeks to play the role and now Eddie Bennett will play the role of Aaron until Sept. 15 now that David Bushman is back as a swing. Lots of movement with the men's ensemble in this show this year."
OH NO! What happened to Denny? I don't think I've ever seen the show where he's been out. (And I've seen him dozens upon dozens of times over the years.) I'm going back August 11 and was hoping he'd be in his familiar space on stage.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#1706Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/29/19 at 9:30pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op_V6jM52e0 Desi Oakley and two of her boys (Colt Adam Weiss and Michael Scirrotto) performing "Me and My Baby".
"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: 7/29/19 at 09:30 PM
#1707Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/30/19 at 9:23pm
This is a bit of video of Terra C performing in "Mamma Mia" at the Bucks County Playhouse.https://vimeo.com/350866096?fbclid=IwAR1D8DAsayrvnrQzgw_rLbz9A6DnK9Ha3rAakjMS8rKD2ikWK6QRf6v99PU
"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)
#1708Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/7/19 at 9:42pm
https://chicagothemusical.com/cast/ Tonya Wathen is back at the Ambassador in the role of Hunyak. She is also one of three Roxie Hart understudies (the other two being Jessica Ernest and Rachel Schur).
"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: 8/7/19 at 09:42 PM
#1709Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/13/19 at 9:00pm
The most recent principal cast information, courtesy of Telecharge: https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview Among the highlights:
Desi Oakley (Roxie Hart) Aug. 19, 2019 --- Sept. 8, 2019
Charlotte D'Amboise (Roxie Hart) September 9, 2019 -- January 5, 2020
Lana Gordon (Velma Kelly) extended until October 13, 2019
AFW (Velma Kelly) October 14, 2019 --- March 29, 2020
Hayley Swindal (Matron Mama Morton) until Sept. 8, 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)
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#1710Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/13/19 at 9:25pmWell Charlotte d'Amboise was memorable in Pippin 6 years ago.
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#1711Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/13/19 at 9:52pm
I have been saying I want to see this again. Saw it twice on tour. The first time it was not so good. Saw it again on tour around 2008 or 2009 and it was incredible.
Maybe now is the time to see it again. Always wanted to see Charlotte in it and would love to see McCarthy onstage.
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#1712Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/13/19 at 10:34pm
I've always wanted to see Charlotte as Roxie.
After FOSSE/VERDON, I was curious to revisit CHICAGO but was told it was in rough shape, and only to go back if there was a star coming through I wanted to see. Looks like there might be...
#1713Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/14/19 at 4:43am
If you have a chance to see the show before October 13th, then you're in for a treat with Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly. I've seen Charlotte as Roxie, Fastrada and Cassie. This is the first time that I've noticed her getting a fairly long term contract as Roxie (an almost 4 month 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)
#1714Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/14/19 at 6:45amI always enjoyed Charlotte's Roxie. Her and Lana together might get me to see it again. Was a relief that AFW isn't returning until mid-October.
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.
#1715Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/14/19 at 10:40am
Made a special trip Sunday so I could see Lana and Dylis together and they did not disappoint. Second time seeing Lana and I love her, and Dylis was a great Roxie, I love a Roxie that can actually do the choreography! I did notice they didn't do the cartwheel, which surprised me, perhaps one of them is injured?
First time seeing the show in maybe a year and a half, and I notice they modified the choreography in We Both Reached for the Gun, and they added a reaction for the ensemble, like a Hey or something?
Lots of new faces in the cast, it was nice to see fresh blood up there. And I do notice without Leslie at the baton, the music feels less rushed and I could really hear the instruments more, I always felt she kept too quick a tempo.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#1716Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/28/19 at 7:58pm
https://www.broadway.com/buzz/196749/chicago-star-desi-oakley-talks-painting-the-sky-bright-red-roxie-and-her-favorite-pie/?fbclid=IwAR3SCK8tE-lNqkjKwnMblHW11jTet-dkyqnsNZlsqjLI_W2-NIffiCPzzKY Her interview begins at about the 8:16 mark. Gosh, she is so knowledgeable and versatile!
"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)
#1717Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/2/19 at 2:47pm
Ryan Silverman returns as Billy Flynn from Sept. 2 -- Nov. 23rd, 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)
#1718Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/2/19 at 2:47pm
Ryan Silverman returns as Billy Flynn from Sept. 2 -- Nov. 23rd, 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)
#1719Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/6/19 at 11:24pm
That’s not really that long of a stint for Charlotte as Roxie. She’s done it for much longer stints in the past and speaking of the past...
21 years ago today was one of the best/craziest performances ever. It was Bebe’s last performance as Velma, yea she’s come back but nothing will beat that performance. My friend and I slept out in front of the theatre for two days to get rush tickets - and we weren’t first in line.
#1720Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/9/19 at 11:22am
Chicago & Broadway.com launch "The Search for the Next Roxie".
https://chicagothemusical.com/roxiecasting
Didn't the London production do this awhile back?
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.
#1721Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/9/19 at 6:57pm
Weren't they going to do this Search for the Next Roxie like a year ago? I actually thought they dropped the idea, along with the announced 20th anniversary costume refresh.
I love the idea, but I do hope that folks of all ages get into the finals, I don't want to see a baby-faced Roxie.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#1722Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/9/19 at 7:56pm
They're having 3 finalists for the Roxie search. I think it's time for one of these searches. When was that casting search for "Grease" ? It will create buzz and interest for the show. Maybe other shows will follow suit?
"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)
#1723Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/9/19 at 8:02pm
https://chicagothemusical.com/roxiecasting/
"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)
#1724Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/15/19 at 1:08pm
For those who have never had the joy of a performance by Ute Lemper, this is your chance. She will be at the York Theatre from Sept. 17-22 in a theatrical piece about her 3 hour telephone encounter with Marlene Dietrich in 1988, when Ute was 24. I am listening to her in an interview with Julie James on Sirius XM Ch. 72. https://yorktheatre.org/on-stage/rendezvous-with-marlene
"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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