Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 76
Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#1875Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/3/21 at 9:48pm
https://www.playbill.com/production/chicago-46th-street-theatre-vault-0000003096 On this day, June 3, 1975, Chicago opened with Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon.
"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)
#1876Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/7/21 at 6:08pm
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=daT_H6d6jzE
Rare vid from when the tours had a well odd time. Charlotte and Steph Pope were on fire.
#1877Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/7/21 at 10:05pm
This is an awesome video. My regret is that I waited until 2011 to begin appreciating the show. Thanks for sharing. https://youtu.be/daT_H6d6jzE
"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)
#1878Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/8/21 at 7:47am
There's some Chicago legends in that video. d'Amboise just replaced Ziemba for the LA run on the 2nd National tour. Ron Orbach is Amos. Cheryl Clark, Sandahl Bergman, Paige Davis & Dana Moore in the ensemble.
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.
#1879Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/14/21 at 10:50am
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Muny-to-Welcome-Ali-Ewoldt-Kate-Rockwell-Kendra-Kassenbaum-and-More-for-2021-Summer-Season-Principal-Casting-Announced-20210614?fbclid=IwAR3XHUIcGMgL8TZGkKz7KLLYP9JAJvkbq-BNoiDmbGPsKY4-vG7nvTs_Wes "Chicago" is also slated for the MUNY. In a suprising bit of casting news, J. Harrison Ghee is playing 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)
Updated On: 6/14/21 at 10:50 AM
#1880Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/16/21 at 11:19pm
Karen did open the 2NT. I loved her halter top Roxie dress. She looks amazing in the pro photos.
back then Paige was known as Mindy Page. She was a fun Annie and I loved her Roxie on Broadway in 2004.
ACL2006 said: "There's some Chicago legends in that video. d'Amboise just replaced Ziemba for the LA run on the 2nd National tour. Ron Orbach is Amos. Cheryl Clark, Sandahl Bergman, Paige Davis & Dana Moore in the ensemble."
#1881Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/18/21 at 6:48pm
it’ll never happen but when it reopens I’d love Bebe as Billie Flynn
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g8fmhIToRgY
#1882Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/19/21 at 12:44am
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f4GAQX9JgqM
my fav. Ruthie Henshall is my fav. March 2010 my girl Terra after the matinee was like “guess” I was like “Ruthie?!?” Yep
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#1883Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/19/21 at 5:04pm
ACL2006 said: "There's some Chicago legends in that video. d'Amboise just replaced Ziemba for the LA run on the 2nd National tour. Ron Orbach is Amos. Cheryl Clark, Sandahl Bergman, Paige Davis & Dana Moore in the ensemble."
I am confused. Charlotte did the 1st tour in LA opposite Jasmine Guy. Did she also did a second tour that played LA?
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#1884Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/19/21 at 6:43pm
DAME said: "ACL2006 said: "There's some Chicago legends in that video. d'Amboise just replaced Ziemba for the LA run on the 2nd National tour. Ron Orbach is Amos. Cheryl Clark, Sandahl Bergman, Paige Davis & Dana Moore in the ensemble."
I am confused. Charlotte did the 1st tour in LA opposite Jasmine Guy. Did she also did a second tour that played LA?"
Yes. She did the 1st National for a year, then replaced Ziemba for the LA run(Summer '98), took a hiatus, then joined the Broadway production in Summer '99.
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.
#1885Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/19/21 at 11:05pm
Nancy Hess was Roxie on the 1NT for a short time. Mamie DuncAn Gibbs was Velma also then Deidre Goodwin made her Velma debut on the 1NT, which I saw.
The first National was a lil crazy with casts. Charlotte was always out which is great Got the spotlight on Belle Calaway as Roxie
#1886Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/19/21 at 11:11pmThings got weird for a bit when Khandi took over as Velma in LA. She was ummmm , I liked her long ponytail Velma hair. She wasn’t good.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#1887Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/19/21 at 11:34pm
JBradshaw said: "it’ll never happen but when it reopens I’d love Bebe as Billie Flynn
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g8fmhIToRgY"
Don't see why not, Billy is not a geder specific role anyhow.
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SmokeyLady
Broadway Star Joined: 10/29/14
#1888Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/19/21 at 11:57pm
JBradshaw said: "Things got weird for a bit when Khandi took over as Velma in LA. She was ummmm , I liked her long ponytail Velma hair. She wasn’t good. "
That is when the show moved over from Ahmanson to the now gone Shubert. The whole Shubert engagement was weird.
#1889Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/20/21 at 9:58am
At yesterday afternoon’s “Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth” concert, I heard that Lillias White announced she is returning to “Chicago” as Mama Morton when it reopens on 9/14. She last played this role in NY 15 years ago.
Thoughts?
Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
troynow
Leading Actor Joined: 5/2/13
#1890Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/20/21 at 11:10am
I too heard that at the Juneteenth event. My GOD she sounds great still. I am excited about her returning.
I also, head about Ariana and Jane.
Hope the show will press these ladies. Feels classy again
#1891Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/20/21 at 11:24am
She would be amazing as Matron Mama Morton. I found this clip on YT,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPl8rwBjTGw
"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)
#1892Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/20/21 at 12:30pm
troynow said: "I too heard that at the Juneteenth event. My GOD she sounds great still. I am excited about her returning.
I also, head about Ariana and Jane.
Hope the show will press these ladies. Feels classy again"
DeBose and Krakowski???? Can anyone please confirm this? I was not at the concert; I heard about White from someone at the event.
Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#1893Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/20/21 at 12:39pm
DeBose and Krakowski???? Can anyone please confirm this? I was not at the concert; tI heard about White from someone at the event.
Relax. It’s all heresay. Nothing to confirm. IF this speculation does happen, you won’t need to come to this thread to read that confirmation as it will be everywhere.
#1894Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/20/21 at 12:49pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "DeBose and Krakowski???? Can anyone please confirm this? I was not at the concert; tI heard about White from someone at the event.
Relax. It’s all heresay. Nothing to confirm. IFthis speculation does happen, you won’t need to come to this thread to read that confirmation as it will be everywhere. "
But it’s always nice to know from the insiders first before the public announcements - one of the advantages of these boards IMO.
Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
#1895Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/20/21 at 11:26pm
For many, speculation is all that we have until it's confirmed or disproven. Now that I think about it, it doesn't seem plausible that Lillias White would blurt out something that significant. I'm sure that the people who wind up being the principals of the newest cast will have to adhere to a sort of theatrical omerta.
"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)
#1896Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/27/21 at 7:27pm
I'm almost sure this video has been shown here, but it's still interesting to see this footage of the 1975 production of "Chicago". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjMMbm6pGXM
"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
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#1897Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/27/21 at 7:47pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I'm almost sure this video has been shown here, but it's still interesting to see this footage of the 1975 production of "Chicago".https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjMMbm6pGXM"
This is home movies from a tech rehearsal prior to heading out for the first out-of-town stop, hence why the cut “Loopin’ the Loop” and their “act” with Chita on drums and Gwen on saxophone is seen in this. “Keep it Hot”/Hot Honey Rag” replaced both of these.
#1898Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/28/21 at 4:52pm
https://muny.org/show/chicago/ MUNY's cast of "Chicago", with Sarah Bowden as Roxie Hart, J. Harrison Ghee as Velma Kelly, Emily Skinner as Matron Mama Morton and James T. Lane as Billy Flynn.
"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: 6/28/21 at 04:52 PM
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#1899Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 7/16/21 at 5:49pm
Has there been any confirmation/any other news of who will be in Chicago on Broadway when it returns in September? (Though from my understanding, Emma Pittman will be Roxie)
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