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#1850Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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)

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#1851Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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)

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#1852Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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&rdquoChicago The Musical Appreciation Thread.  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.  


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#1853Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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.

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#1854Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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

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#1855Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/25/21 at 9:18pm

It'll be interesting to see who they bring in since they're only planning on doing 5 shows a week(excluding holiday weeks). Would Kat McPhee-Foster really be desperate enough to return to Bway in a limited run/reduced schedule? No way it's Megan Hilty. Christian Borle as Billy?


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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#1856Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/25/21 at 11:32pm

5 shows a week may be appealing to a lot of people, considering there aren't salary concessions. Especially someone like Kat McPhee, a new mother.

But I wouldn't read into "bombshell" too much...seems like marketing speak.

JSquared2
#1857Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 11:47am

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "5 shows a week may be appealing to a lot of people, considering there aren't salary concessions. Especially someone like Kat McPhee, a new mother.

But I wouldn't read into "bombshell" too much...seems like marketing speak.
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It remains to be seen whether or not there will be salary concessions.  Most likely scenario is that shows doing fewer than 8 perfs/week will pro-rate production salaries.

Det95
#1858Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 12:13pm

I'm excited for the cast announcement. I got tickets for the first Sat. matinee and haven't seen Chicago on Broadway yet, just twice on tour.

nativenewyorker2
#1859Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 12:19pm

You know with the weasels in charge they aren't going to be generous with the money situation

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#1860Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 12:24pm

My first thought was a “Blonde Bombshell” and then my mind went to Pamela Anderson.

TaylorF1872
#1861Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 12:41pm

Apparently its Jane Krakowski! 

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#1862Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 12:42pm

ACL2006 said: "It'll be interesting to see who they bring in since they're only planning on doing 5 shows a week(excluding holiday weeks). Would Kat McPhee-Foster really be desperate enough to return to Bway in a limited run/reduced schedule? No way it's Megan Hilty. Christian Borle as Billy?"

As much as I love the idea of Christian Borle as Billy, he has already announced he will be returning to Little Shop of Horrors.


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#1863Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 12:58pm

Here'd be a real bombshell: Jane Krakowski as VELMA with Emma Pittman as Roxie


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#1864Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 1:06pm

I'd love to see Krakowski in anything!


If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

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#1865Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 1:48pm

TaylorF1872 said: "Apparently its Jane Krakowski!"

I'd assume as Roxie, but she can also pull off Velma since it's only 5 shows a week.

 

I wonder if sales are very good if Chicago would immediately start adding performances?


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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#1866Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 6:32pm

https://youtu.be/JpUulOHCrvU   Hot Honey Rag.  South Korea.  March 2021.


"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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#1867Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 6:54pm

Fingers crossed that the Jane Krakowski rumors are true, I'd love to see her in this!  I wonder who they'd pair her with.

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#1868Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 7:26pm

https://youtu.be/kCWBWXyUh2Q  South Korea.  "Both Reached For The Gun".  Only criticism is that Mary Sunshine is excluded.  


"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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#1869Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 7:30pm

TaylorF1872 said: "Apparently its Jane Krakowski!"

This might be the only thing that would get me to see Chicago again.

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#1870Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 8:04pm

Jane Krakowski is amazing! Got to quasi-work with her years ago…during the NINE revival…and she was just the best!

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#1871Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 8:25pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "https://youtu.be/kCWBWXyUh2Q South Korea. "Both Reached For The Gun". Only criticism is that Mary Sunshine is excluded."

I've noticed several international productions eliminate Mary Sunshine.


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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#1872Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/26/21 at 8:53pm

https://youtu.be/-8E149c2P4Q Hot Honey Rag / Finale  


"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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#1873Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/27/21 at 9:42pm

https://youtu.be/GBHlHGvpt7g  South Korea. All 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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#1874Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/28/21 at 9:35am

ACL2006 said: "It'll be interesting to see who they bring in since they're only planning on doing 5 shows a week(excluding holiday weeks). Would Kat McPhee-Foster really be desperate enough to return to Bway in a limited run/reduced schedule? No way it's Megan Hilty. Christian Borle as Billy?"

Jane Krakowski would be great. I would be so there for a Megan as Roxie and Kat as Velma Chicago also, ngl! Not sure how plausible this is tho. Kat knows the Weisslers from Waitress, but I’m sure Chicago doesn’t pay as well as playing Jenna did. Also she’s just had a new baby so might not want to go back on stage for a while, altho I guess the reduced schedule would help. Megan was meant to be workshopping a new musical right, just before the lockdown? Not sure if that’s still happening, but maybe she’s only interested in originating new shows these days? 

 

 


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