Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 74

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1825

Posted: 11/27/20 at 1:28pm

Rare footage  of Mamie Duncan Gibbs as Velma Kelly.  (c. 1998)   https://youtu.be/E1cB3HC_uMk

"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)

[uncageg]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1826

Posted: 11/27/20 at 2:58pm

A Director said: "I wonder if this show will return when Broadway reopens? Perhaps not!"

 

I would be shocked if it didn't.

 

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1827

Posted: 11/28/20 at 6:09pm

It's always nice to see a post from a longtime veteran member of this site.  I am hopeful that "Chicago" will return.  As I understand it, the show is one of the most economical to run on Broadway.  

"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#1828

Posted: 11/28/20 at 6:34pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "It's always nice to see a post from a longtime veteran member of this site. I am hopeful that "Chicago" will return. As I understand it, the show is one of the most economical to run on Broadway."

 

Sadly, CHICAGO relies on tourists to keep it going. Odds are most New Yorkers have seen it already, some multiple times. I wouldn't be surprised if they try and bring in a name when the show re-opens(and by name, not any reality start or former football players).

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.

[jonartdesigns]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1829

Posted: 11/28/20 at 8:32pm

I very much hope the show comes back. The Weisslers seem hell bent on making it the longest running show, so there's some likelihood of it reopening, not to mention that the Ambassador theater is not exactly what one might call in demand.

A principal cast overhaul would be nice. Or bring back some alumni with star power to reopen (Patti LaBelle as Mama comes to mind)

"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel

[bwayphreak234]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1830

Posted: 11/29/20 at 10:24am

I love Chicago and I love this revival, but I have to admit the last couple times I saw the show on Broadway, the show has felt TIRED. I think Chicago would really benefit from a casting overhaul and some big stars when Broadway comes back. The production is timeless, but it needs a good cast who can keep the show fresh, sexy, and appealing... three things the show has not been when I have seen it recently. That being said, I will admit that the touring production, which I have seen multiple times, has ALWAYS been in tip top shape.

"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "

[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1831

Posted: 11/29/20 at 10:33am

I think it’s safe to assume that tired cast has had a nice long vacation to now be refreshed again. Anyone taking the show for granted now will have a new attitude and appreciation for it that they might have lost doing the show from so many years of performing in it. Putting the show back on will require full on rehearsals so it’ll be a new kick-in-the-a** to revisit things for them. Starting from point zero again. It’s not like they’ll show up, head to their dressing rooms and just resume where they left off a year ago. I’m sure there’ll be many new cast members plus new orchestra musicians so it’ll be like starting a new production of CHICAGO to whip into shape.

[Melissa25]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1832

Posted: 12/1/20 at 12:22pm

The house 'Chicago' built: Broadway producers selling Westchester estate for $13.2M

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1833

Posted: 12/1/20 at 7:34pm

Hello Brody. Someone mentioned before that now would be a perfect time to give the Ambassador a good scrubbing or something else to improve the theatre.  Speaking of the show, it would be beneficial to add/modify some of the steps/choreography.  For example, I've never been a fan of that part where Velma pushes out her posterior before she does that scissor movement with her legs.  Over the years, I've been aware of some minor adjustments to the choreography.  I would love to see Emma Pittman (who won the "Search For Roxie" contest.  For Mama Morton, I'd would love to see Lynda Carter or Lucy Lawless.  It would be wonderful to see a first time Velma as well.  My dream would be Chris Pine as Billy Flynn.  He can sing.  I just hope it returns.  

"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#1834

Posted: 12/4/20 at 10:40pm

I found this rare video of Angel Reda as "Roxie".  She is marvelous!  https://youtu.be/ASg47aDALzI

"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#1835

Posted: 12/6/20 at 10:30pm

from June 7, 2016.  Donna Marie Asbury (Velma Kelly) and Charlotte D'Amboise (Roxie Hart).  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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1836

Posted: 12/14/20 at 10:11pm

This is a 1996 press reel of the show.  I don't think I've seen this before.   https://youtu.be/N92iY7r2QTA

"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)

[DAME]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1837

Posted: 12/16/20 at 1:17pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "This is a 1996 press reel of the show. I don't think I've seen this before. https://youtu.be/N92iY7r2QTA"

I always thought the. Lios from when they performed for Climton were the best.   

HUSSY POWER! ------ HUSSY POWER!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1838

Posted: 1/18/21 at 9:46pm

From 1994, Ann Reinking as Leading Player (Pippin).  https://youtu.be/YwJeEdGEgXo

"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)

[JBradshaw]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1839

Posted: 1/22/21 at 9:39pm

Do we know what Ann passed from?

[JBradshaw]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1840

Posted: 1/22/21 at 9:39pm

Do we know what Ann passed from?

[JBradshaw]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1841

Posted: 1/22/21 at 9:39pm

Do we know what Ann passed from?

[Robbie2]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1842

Posted: 1/23/21 at 7:57pm

JBradshaw said: "Do we know what Ann passed from?"

She died in her sleep in a Seattle hotel while visiting family 

"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new." Sunday in the Park with George

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1843

Posted: 1/24/21 at 11:15am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Theater-Stories-The-Many-Stars-of-CHICAGO-the-CHARLIE-BROWN-Revival-More-About-the-Ambassador-Theatre-20210124

"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#1844

Posted: 2/12/21 at 8:54pm

  from 2018:  Ann Reinking at Therapy.  https://youtu.be/E4LBG9ACJTU

"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#1845

Posted: 2/13/21 at 12:41pm

https://youtu.be/E1MdYRFuqfo   I've never seen this video before...and so funny.  I haven't laughed this much in such a long time.  I needed that.

"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#1846

Posted: 3/17/21 at 10:16am

On March 17, 2011, I saw "Chicago" for the very first time.  I can't believe that it has been ten years!  Roman 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)

[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1847

Posted: 3/17/21 at 2:17pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "https://youtu.be/E1MdYRFuqfo I've never seen this video before...and so funny. I haven't laughed this much in such a long time. I needed that."

Thank you for posting this.  So much history in this cute sketch: Ann Reinking in her Cassie costume (she replaced Donna McKechnie in the original run of A CHORUS LINE in 1976), plus having the legendary George Hamilton  himself playing Zach (after the song lyric cue from “Hello 12&rdquo.  Also, CHICAGO was still playing at the Shubert Theatre when they did this sketch - which is where the original Broadway A CHORUS LINE did its entire long run.  

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1848

Posted: 5/10/21 at 11:37am

Though Chicago will be one of the first shows returning on Sept. 14, after the 14th, they are only selling tickets for weekends only(5 shows), plus additional performances for the holiday weeks. It was talked about that some shows may not return to a full, 8 shows a week schedule. Will any others follow what Chicago is doing?

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#1849

Posted: 5/25/21 at 6:59pm

https://chicagothemusical.com/cast/    On  the website, there is a statement:  "A real bombshell announcement is right around the corner".  My first thought was someone from "Smash".  Katharine Foster?

"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: 5/25/21 at 06:59 PM