Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 70

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1725

Posted: 9/16/19 at 6:52pm

Chicago The Musical In Concert   I just found out about this on Bianca Marroquin's Instagram Page.  The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is joining forces with "Chicago The Musical" for a three day event: October 4, 5 and 6, 2019.  The cast includes:  Lewis Cleale as Billy Flynn, Matthew Deming as Mary Sunshine, Tari Kelly as Velma Kelly, Bianca Marroquin as Roxie Hart and Emily Skinner as Matron Mama Morton.  I've secured my front row ticket for the Sat. Oct. 5 performance.  

"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#1726

Posted: 10/6/19 at 9:49am

Finally revisited the show yesterday after 8 years. Scored a rush ticket earlier in the day($49 obstructed view in the orchestra). Lana is a force as Velma and really needs a long run on Broadway. Shame she only gets in the show when AFW leaves temporarily. Charlotte still has it. She's still one of the all-time best Roxies and I always prefer to see a Roxie that can dance the role. Liked seeing all the new fresh faces in the ensemble. It definitely brings some new, much needed fresh energy to the show. And without fail, having now seen the Broadway production 7 times, I always get to see Sharon Moore in the show(long-time swing). Love seeing her up on that stage, she's always giving 110%. (She was on for Rachel Schur who was on as Mama). Raymond Bokhour is great as Amos and Ryan Silverman is a nice Billy. Ironically, Raymond was Amos the last time I saw the show 8 years ago. The show is in fantastic shape and I'd highly suggest seeing it with Lana & Charlotte before AFW returns. Lana is only with the show until Oct. 13. Grab a rush ticket for $49 and treat yourself if you can.

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.

[ghostlight2]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1727

Posted: 10/6/19 at 12:43pm

I have yet to see this posted anywhere but Facebook, but an original cast member of the Chicago revival posted that Bruce Anthony Davis died a couple days ago. He was in the chorus of Chicago, and performed in Big Deal. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1728

Posted: 10/13/19 at 5:41pm

Today is Lana Gordon's last day as Velma Kelly.  

"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#1729

Posted: 10/13/19 at 6:11pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Today is Lana Gordon's last day as Velma Kelly."

 

Sadness.

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#1730

Posted: 10/13/19 at 8:29pm

"Forget your troubles, come on get happy."   This will have to do until she returns.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Aw80pnWpE

 

 

"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: 10/13/19 at 08:29 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1731

Posted: 10/13/19 at 8:45pm

I am trying out this new picture hosting site.  It's called Postimage.org.  I had to find a new site after TinyPic got gobbled up by Photobucket.    It works.
 

"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: 10/13/19 at 08:45 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1732

Posted: 10/13/19 at 9:13pm

ACL, by the way, today is Beth Johnson Nicely's last day with the show.  

"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#1733

Posted: 10/13/19 at 10:13pm

I looked on You Tube for submission for the Roxie search.  This video was one of the better ones.   Be kind.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGEOE6vvPUc

"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#1734

Posted: 10/13/19 at 10:30pm

I hadn't noticed these #search for roxie videos.  Some are better than others, obviously.   One, I noticed that her leotard was so dark, that she blended too much with the black curtains.  Another one submitted a video with decent dancing ability.  You could see her legs moving, but minus the footwork.  We'll find out soon enough who are the best submissions.

"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#1735

Posted: 10/14/19 at 11:10am

Eddie Bennett is back with the show(swing) as David Bushman is off rehearsing the Asian tour cast. He came back on Sept. 20.

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#1736

Posted: 10/14/19 at 8:45pm

One more entry from the "Search For Roxie" contest.  I liked this particular submission.  She has a good voice.  It looks like she took the time to learn the intricacies of "Hot Honey Rag".  Her name is Megan Meyer.  P.S.  Be nice.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy5-tZP5yYQ

"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: 10/14/19 at 08:45 PM

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1737

Posted: 10/15/19 at 9:43am

An interesting thing I noticed yesterday when walking past the theater. Lana's name was still on the cast board in the lobby. Maybe AFW isn't starting until mid-week? Thursday?

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#1738

Posted: 10/20/19 at 10:15pm

Arian Keddell recently joined the Broadway company of "Chicago" as Mona (replacing Beth Johnson Nicely) on Oct. 14, 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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1739

Posted: 10/21/19 at 6:38pm

from the current production in Mexico.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gswuxo1f13g

"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#1740

Posted: 10/23/19 at 9:36pm

http://www.playbill.com/production/chicago   The newest Cellblock Tour begins in February 2020 in Alaska.  Brrrr.  

"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#1741

Posted: 10/30/19 at 6:56am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/GYPSY-OF-THE-MONTH-CHICAGOs-Donna-Marie-Asbury-20111117   Happy Birthday to Donna Marie Asbury.  She was born as Donna Marie Elio on October 30, 1962.  The above interview is from 2011.  

"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#1742

Posted: 10/30/19 at 2:01pm

"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: 10/30/19 at 02:01 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1743

Posted: 10/30/19 at 8:15pm

Recently, Mary Claire King  (Liz, Velma Kelly u/s) took over the Chicago the Musical Instagram account.  She posted content on what a 2 show day looks like for her.  At the same time, she also accepted questions. This is the question that I asked her:  What would be the first thing to do if you had to go on as Velma, unexpectedly?  Her response was:  "Oooh, great question. 1.  Steam my voice while thinking about my lines and my blocking.  2.  Warm up vocally.  3.  Time pending:  run my blocking for (All That) Jazz onstage.  4.  Review my cheat sheet of entrances and exits.  I sometimes wondered what happened in this type of situation.  Miss King was gracious to give us a glimpse of what might happen when an understudy (unexpectedly) goes on as one of the leads.  Thank you to Miss King and Chicago the Musical for allowing this brief question and answer  In a bit of casting news:  Brian Spitulnik returns as a swing in the Broadway production (Playbill Vault / official site).

"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: 10/30/19 at 08:15 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1744

Posted: 10/30/19 at 8:18pm

Alas, I will not be seeing the Broadway production this year, as I'm going on a short trip to SF this coming November.  However, I hope to see the show in NYC, sometime in June...when the temperatures are warm.  

"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#1745

Posted: 11/1/19 at 10:15pm

Meet the Top 10 Finalists in "The Search For Roxie".   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajo1qdPeqm4

"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#1746

Posted: 11/2/19 at 9:06am

Oh my goodness!   Megan Meyer (on of the Search For Roxie) finalists is so talented.  Here is a clip of her performing "Mein Herr" from "Cabaret".  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czzvgth2Jns

"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#1747

Posted: 11/2/19 at 9:15am

Please consider selecting Megan Meyer as your choice for Roxie in "The Search For Roxie".  She is super talented and has a strong, sassy interpretation of the role.   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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1748

Posted: 11/6/19 at 5:35pm

Mary Claire King (Velma Kelly understudy) will perform the role on Sunday, November 10, 2019 (the 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. shows).  This is a good chance to see one of the Velma Kelly understudies shine at the Ambassador.  ACL???  

"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#1749

Posted: 11/6/19 at 6:22pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Mary Claire King (Velma Kelly understudy) will perform the role on Sunday, November 10, 2019 (the 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. shows). This is a good chance to see one of the Velma Kelly understudies shine at the Ambassador. ACL???"

Just saw the show last month. I'm good for awhile.

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.