Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 73

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 3/17/20 at 8:03am

Hi all.  On this day, March 17, 2011, I saw "Chicago" for the very first time.  Prior to that, I hadn't given the show much thought.  Since then, I have had the opportunity to see the show 25 times (plus one concert version).  Here is a link of the pictures with me at those shows.  https://photos.app.goo.gl/1FRdFveGUUG8thH9A

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 3/17/20 at 10:50pm

I had time on my hands and took a look at Telecharge.  This is what I found for "Chicago".  In teresting.

Charlotte d'Ambiose Roxie Hart (thru 7/5)
Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly (thru 4/15; 4/24 - 7/5)
Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly (4/16 - 4/23)
Paulo Szot as Billy Flynn (thru 5/19)
Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart (thru 3/29)
NaTasha Yvette Williams as Matron "Mama" Morton (thru 5/31)
R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine (thru 07/05)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 3/21/20 at 12:39pm

Ooops, I forgot.  Yesterday, March 20, 2020 was the 9th anniversary that I started this thread with regards to my favorite musical.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 4/27/20 at 8:41pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-The-French-Cast-of-CHICAGO-Gives-Billie-Eilish-A-Fosse-Twist-20200427

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 4/30/20 at 10:42pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPtdfojnTb4  This is the fabulous Michele de Jean as Roxie Hart.  The video is kind of iffy at times, but her performance is out of this world!  I regret that I never had the chance to see her on her return as Roxie in 2018. 

Updated On: 4/30/20 at 10:42 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 5/9/20 at 10:50am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-oTUV8Gjr0&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2KZFd93oTnAttVN15Yhjb6Vbn7UZTYoZrFLiytRb_rwwaEU6DaYWhobrA    Here are some of the past and present cast members of "Chicago" in "Lysol That Jazz".   

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 8/8/20 at 11:15am

On August 8, 1975, Liza Minnelli joined the cast of "Chicago" as Roxie Hart.  https://www.playbill.com/article/playbill-vaults-today-in-theatre-history-august-8-com-107550

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 8/8/20 at 3:35pm

https://www.playbill.com/article/look-back-at-liza-minnelli-in-chicago?fbclid=IwAR1ZnuMnw6ezolZ5rauiS0rI6iBa76hFdKqvlAEb-wkA7w9BN-AYuPpUf

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/24/20 at 10:13pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bxD_e_YyhM  I look forward to seeing these lovely ladies onstage, once more....

[Phantom4ever]

Posted: 9/24/20 at 11:31pm

Even though that wasn't shot at the Ambassador, that clip definitely warmed my heart. One of my most treasured current Broadway shows and the last one i saw before this awful pandemic. That felt very nice to see the final number again. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/25/20 at 6:47pm

I've never seen this before.  Patti LaBelle as Matron Mama Morton.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4yaDyi5r5U

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 10/13/20 at 11:24pm

A rare treat with Donna Marie Asbury  (Velma Kelly) with Charlotte D'Amboise (Roxie Hart) and the unforgettable Jason Patrick Sands (Fred Casely)....from June 7, 2016  https://youtu.be/se454Y9sQkg

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 11/15/20 at 7:10pm

This is a lovely video of around 150 Chicago performers from all over the world.   https://youtu.be/zXnq4wUawF4

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/15/20 at 7:29pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "This is a lovely video of around 150 Chicago performers from all over the world. https://youtu.be/zXnq4wUawF4"

 

That was wonderful!

[ggersten]

Posted: 11/16/20 at 11:23pm

Terrific!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 11/22/20 at 10:59am

from her Facebook page: " Check it out, I am Velma on NBC!!!! " Broadway is taking the streets of NYC for @nbc ONE NIGHT ONLY: the #BestOfBroadway! Join Tina Fey and Broadway hit shows at 8 pm ET/PT on Thursday, December 10, for a Star-studded celebration benefiting Broadway Cares. #broadwaywiz #broadway #tinafey @thebroadwaywiz @chicagomusical @nbc @bcefa @broadwayplus



 

Updated On: 11/22/20 at 10:59 AM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/22/20 at 11:27am

James T. Lane was also there. They probably grabbed whoever was available for this.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 11/22/20 at 12:38pm

I don't think it's a recent picture.  More than likely, there will be members from the most recent cast.  

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/22/20 at 3:13pm

That is a picture of the cast taping their performance this past week. James had it posted on his social medias.

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 11/23/20 at 9:00am

Can we get Carly Hughes back as Velma, please? At this point, with a few breaks, AFW has been playing Velma for just about half of the show’s run.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 11/23/20 at 12:43pm

How about a relaunch of Chicago starring Melania and Stormy Daniels??

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/23/20 at 1:05pm

You would think that with the shutdown, that the Ambassador Theater could finally get renovated

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 11/25/20 at 1:31pm

Here is a revisit to this video of 9 Roxies:  1.  Melanie Griffith  2.  Ruthie Henshall  3.  Sandy Duncan  4.  Bebe Nieuwirth  5.  Lisa Rinna  6.  Charotte D'Amboise  7.  Chita Rivera  8.  Ann Reinking  9.  Karen Ziemba

https://youtu.be/H4q9CxxHnQ0

[A Director]

Posted: 11/25/20 at 11:17pm

I wonder if this show  will return when Broadway reopens?  Perhaps not!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 11/26/20 at 12:02am

That is a good idea.