Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 77

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1900

Posted: 7/17/21 at 12:34pm

Mazz Murray and Laura Tryer perform "Class" from "Chicago".  (London 2018)  https://youtu.be/XkCjek_XVUQ

"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#1901

Posted: 7/22/21 at 10:41am

I checked the official Chicago the Music website to see if there was any news.  I did manage to find out that there is a limited tour in Britain, beginning Sept. 11th.  https://chicagothemusical.com/international-tour/

"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#1902

Posted: 7/26/21 at 3:48am

Will never happen but we NEED Linzi Hatley and Frances Rufelle as Roxie on Broadway.

[JBradshaw]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1903

Posted: 8/3/21 at 8:47pm

Shocked I’ve never seen this video -

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8wE3bLUtZrc

Marilu Henner as Roxie - she’s one of my favorites.
I miss the old days when people had 6 or 9 month runs.
It was fun watching Marilu grow in role from her first week to her last performance.

Always find this funny Marilu with Ann’s voice and Jeff with David’s voice -

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=INMxsQvLpIY

Ps - I’m curious any super old school fans that was at that last performance that also slept out, in the snow, all night in Shubert Alley for rush tickets? Since I’m asking was anyone on here in Bebe’s first last show rush line? That was a two day, but fun as hell, rush.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1904

Posted: 8/8/21 at 1:55pm

On this day in 1975, Liza Minnelli joined the cast of "Chicago".  https://www.playbill.com/article/playbill-vaults-today-in-theatre-history-august-8-com-107550?fbclid=IwAR2xSiOxCO-BVS4uCN13WqIw0TqdUIfa7mcIpY7gtOcDb8Vy74oCezfZICo

"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#1905

Posted: 8/11/21 at 9:54pm

Ryan Lowe posted on Instagram that he is returning as Mary Sunshine.  "The bitch is back".  (his words)

"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#1906

Posted: 8/12/21 at 1:49pm

Chicago is adding back Thursday evening performances for September and October. This brings them up to doing 6 shows a week now until November.

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.

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1907

Posted: 8/12/21 at 2:23pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Ryan Lowe posted on Instagram that he is returning as Mary Sunshine. "The bitch is back". (his words)"

Was there any doubt? I'm just hoping you-know-who isn't reopening the show...

ACL2006 said: "Chicago is adding back Thursday evening performances for September and October. This brings them up to doing 6 shows a week now until November."

So glad they opened up those Thursdays! Was able to snag some of my favorite first row seats for 9/23!

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[JBradshaw]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1908

Posted: 8/12/21 at 3:22pm

everythingtaboo said: "

Was there any doubt? I'm just hoping you-know-who isn't reopening the show...!"

last I heard - months ago - you know who has hung up her silver shoes with rhinestone buckles for good but who knows that could have changed 🤗

 

[Nolan LuPone]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1909

Posted: 8/12/21 at 4:22pm

everythingtaboo said: Was there any doubt? I'm just hoping you-know-who isn't reopening the show...

Are you referencing Amra-Faye Wright?

Updated On: 8/12/21 at 04:22 PM

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1910

Posted: 8/12/21 at 7:51pm

Nolan LuPone said: "everythingtaboo said:Was there any doubt? I'm just hoping you-know-who isn't reopening the show...

Are you referencing Amra-FayeWright?"

Yes. She mentioned that on a Stars in the House reunion of Velmas that she has retired.

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.

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1911

Posted: 8/16/21 at 3:26pm

Based on their IG, Jessica Ernest is back at Go-To-Hell Kitty and Roxie u/s, and Christine Cornish Smith is joining as Hunyak and Velma u/s! (Christine as Velma I'd love to see!)

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1912

Posted: 8/16/21 at 5:18pm

We should get a cast announcement soon.

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.

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1913

Posted: 8/16/21 at 7:59pm

Barrett Martin's IG refers to putting on those black tights again...yay!

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1914

Posted: 8/16/21 at 8:40pm

Christine Cornish...was she in Cats several years ago?  By the way, it would be wonderful if Lillias White does get cast as Mama Morton.  Also, Haley Swindal is an absolutely phenomenal Mama.  She sang Mama's signature song in a Cameo I requested.

"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: 8/16/21 at 08:40 PM

[DAME]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1915

Posted: 8/16/21 at 8:43pm

Not sure if this has been mentioned here before. But I was fascinated by the footage of what I imagine was Liza's put in rehearsal for Chicago on the recent Golden Age documentary. Maybe it has been around but I have never seen it before. I thought it was the coolest minutes of the documentary.

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

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1916

Posted: 8/16/21 at 10:38pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Christine Cornish...was she in Cats several years ago?"

She was! And if you saw her vlogs during the show's run, you saw she was hilarious! Would love to see her go on as Velma. 

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[TaffyDavenport]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1917

Posted: 8/16/21 at 10:54pm

From a post on Twitter

"Ana Villafañe said at her Tavern on the Green concert tonight that she begins rehearsals tomorrow for her next Broadway show."

Further comments on the post heavily implied that it's Chicago.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1918

Posted: 8/16/21 at 11:02pm

Villafañe as Velma? I don't know what her dance abilities are, but on paper that could be great casting.

I assume we get a cast announcement tomorrow then, since the cat will get out of the bag otherwise.

Updated On: 8/16/21 at 11:02 PM

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1919

Posted: 8/17/21 at 10:43am

As Roxie or Velma, I could see that happening. It would be a fun way to open the show, and show off her comedic chops, especially since she's a lead in the Night Court reboot that's working on its pilot.

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

Updated On: 8/17/21 at 10:43 AM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1920

Posted: 8/17/21 at 7:01pm

Drew Nellessen is making a return to Chicago.  I'm curious as to who the show will have as choreographer.  Maybe it could be Dylis Croman, who worked together with Ann Reinking for many years.  

"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)

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1921

Posted: 8/17/21 at 7:06pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Drew Nellessen is making a return to Chicago. I'm curious as to who the show will have as choreographer. Maybe it could be Dylis Croman, who worked together with Ann Reinking for many years."

Gregory Butler is back in NYC working on the show, according to his IG.

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1922

Posted: 8/17/21 at 7:40pm

Who's going to play Billy Flynn in the reopening cast? Hopefully someone who can sing it.

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1923

Posted: 8/17/21 at 8:28pm

I wonder if Sharon Moore will return? She's been a long tenured swing for about twenty years.

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.

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#1924

Posted: 8/17/21 at 8:29pm

Chicago is going to be performing on Good Morning America on Thursday! I'm sure the big casting announcement is coming!

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008