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#1800Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/25/20 at 12:36am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I'm guessing that after AFW finishes her most recent long run, we should expect either Terra C or Lana Gordon. One time, I asked Dylis Croman if she'd be interested in the role of Velma Kelly. She mentioned she'd love the opportunity. I'm acquainted with some of the Cellblock tour veterans on social media."

Perfect. Go find out if it’s back for the 20/21 season Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Updated On: 2/25/20 at 12:36 AM

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#1801Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/25/20 at 10:19am

A couple of replies here.

 

1. The current non-equity tour is playing the US until June, then heading over to Asia for the summer and will close out in the US by the end of October. If another union tour is to launch, it would likely be in 2021.

 

2. Lana Gordon is tied up with another show in Florida at the moment, so I don't think she could replace AFW. I always wonder who they have lined-up next of if AFW extends again. It would be a sin if Emma Pittman gets paired up with AFW.


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.

Templeton33
#1802Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 2/27/20 at 6:59pm

Who have you seen as Velma and Roxie in the revival?  Favorites? 

 

My favorites..... (I've only seen NY revival production)

Velma- Bebe Neuwirth, Donna Marie Asbury, Brenda Braxton, Ruthie Henshall

Roxie- Sandy Duncan, Karen Ziemba, Bianca Marroquin

 

Also, who saw Ute Lemper and/or Sharon Lawrence?  I wanted to see both. How were their performances?

 

Any performances you found lackluster? (Im sure this will be the more popular question....)

 

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#1803Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/10/20 at 11:28pm

The wonderful Charlotte D'Amboise is returning as Roxie Hart, from March 30, 2020 --- July 5, 2020.  The producers are sure taking their time to announce Emma Pittman's start date as Roxie.  


"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)

MadsonMelo
#1804Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/11/20 at 12:02pm

Has anyone seen Paulo Szot as Billy Flynn? He did four weeks in January and will be back next monday till' May 19th.

He will do the revival in Brazil next semester and would love to hear some reports.

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#1805Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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


"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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#1806Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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)


"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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#1807Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.  


"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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#1808Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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


"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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#1809Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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. 


"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: 4/30/20 at 10:42 PM

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#1810Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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".   


"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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#1811Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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


"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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#1812Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/8/20 at 3:35pm

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


"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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#1813Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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....


"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)

Phantom4ever
#1814Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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. 

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#1815Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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


"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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#1816Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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


"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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#1817Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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


"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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#1818Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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!


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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#1819Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/16/20 at 11:23pm

Terrific!

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#1820Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

 


"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: 11/22/20 at 10:59 AM

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#1821Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 11/22/20 at 11:27am

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


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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#1822Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.  


"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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#1823Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.


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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jonartdesigns
#1824Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.


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