Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 76

[phan24]

Posted: 5/29/21 at 12:08am

I’m hearing Jane Krakowski (Roxie) and Ariana DeBose (Velma).

[A Director]

Posted: 5/29/21 at 3:29am

I have a better idea, CLOSE THIS SHOW!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 5/30/21 at 5:46pm

Ariana deBose was a member of the cast several years ago.  She may have been a Velma understudy.  

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 5/30/21 at 6:11pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Ariana deBose was a member of the cast several years ago. She may have been a Velma understudy."

She was never in the revival of CHICAGO in any capacity - either Broadway or tour.  

 

[phan24]

Posted: 6/1/21 at 6:39pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Ariana deBose was a member of the cast several years ago. She may have been a Velma understudy."

You might be thinking of Gabrielle McClinton (who also was in Pippin)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.  

[JBradshaw]

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

[ACL2006]

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.  

Updated On: 6/14/21 at 10:50 AM

[JBradshaw]

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."

 

[JBradshaw]

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

[JBradshaw]

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]

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?

[ACL2006]

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.

[JBradshaw]

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

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 6/19/21 at 11:11pm

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.

[blaxx]

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.

 

[SmokeyLady]

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.

[EDSOSLO858]

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?

[troynow]

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

[EDSOSLO858]

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.

[BrodyFosse123]

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.  

[EDSOSLO858]

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.