Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 80

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 8/22/21 at 5:40pm

I’m starting to feel bad for Emma Pittman. I imagine they have to let her be Roxie… eventually. Right?

[ggersten]

Posted: 8/22/21 at 5:56pm

I dont know who this is, (or when this was - 2009?) but she deserves consideration as Roxie. [I apologize if this has been posted before}

 

[Lunalaaaaaaaa]

Posted: 8/22/21 at 6:24pm

jonartdesigns said: "I’m starting to feel bad for Emma Pittman. I imagine they have to let her be Roxie… eventually. Right?"

I agree but it's believed she will take over the role of Roxie in the spring. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 8/22/21 at 8:23pm

Paul Tzot responded in an Instagram post that he's out of the country and will try to see the show when he can.  He will not be Billy Flynn on Sept. 14th.  

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 8/22/21 at 8:33pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Paul Tzot responded in an Instagram post that he's out of the country and will try to see the show when he can. He will not be Billy Flynn on Sept. 14th."

Weren't others saying it was Jaime Camil? I saw him as Billy a few years ago. Loved him.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 8/22/21 at 11:14pm

This is a stale fart equivalent of a reopening cast!

[Lin Olivo Burns]

Posted: 8/22/21 at 11:54pm

Disappointed over the fading Krakowski rumors. She has been approached multiple times, I thought they’d finally worked it out. But the recently rumored leads will both be incredible. What I’d pay to see Krakowski finally play Roxie, a role that fits her so spectacularly like a glove.

[Owen Parker]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 9:07am

Chicago will be on good morning America Wednesday August 25th at 8:49am

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 10:12am

Lin Olivo Burns said: "Disappointed over the fading Krakowski rumors. She has been approached multiple times, I thought they’d finally worked it out. But the recently rumored leads will both be incredible. What I’d pay to see Krakowski finally play Roxie, a role that fits her so spectacularly like a glove."

Put perfectly here. Given how stale the show occasionally seems and the various casting stunts (who wants to follow Erika Jayne...) I understand someone of Krakowski's caliber might be hesitant, but Roxie is a role she was born to play, and would make actually go back and see this show. 

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 11:05am

Not for anything, but wouldn't it be the biggest WTF if, after almost two years of being the face of Chicago in NYC thanks for the ads that were up during the whole pandemic, if Erika Jayne actually did come back to finish her run in Chicago?

I mean, with everything going on, if that's not life imitating art!

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 12:58pm

Well the casting directors have confirmed Ana, Bianca, and Lillias:

https://www.facebook.com/StewartWhitleyNYC/photos/a.1361365247278726/4274409612640927/

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 1:27pm

They should just announce the cast already.

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 1:33pm

Be interested if the photo gets taken down between now and the announcement

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 1:43pm

Playbill is reporting it:

Ana Villafañe, Bianca Marroquín, and Lillias White Will Reopen Chicago on Broadway | Playbill

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 1:46pm

For a show that’s survived based on stunt casting this is…what it is.

[Tag]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 1:47pm

Weird to not announce a Billy.
Also Bianca is one of the best Roxie's.  Interesting to see her as Velma.

[pmensky]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 1:50pm

That’s the “bombshell?”

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 1:53pm

This is exciting! I haven't been to Chicago in ages, but this will get me there.

Also, regarding Ana Villafane... I loved her in On Your Feet so much. I've been hoping to see her as Angelica in Hamilton for the past few years. I wouldn't call this an underwhelming Broadway return, but I hope she gets to do something a bit more exciting.

Updated On: 8/23/21 at 01:53 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 1:59pm

TaffyDavenport said: "Playbill is reporting it:

Ana Villafañe, Bianca Marroquín, and Lillias White Will Reopen Chicago on Broadway | Playbill"

Playbill is just using the picture shared to confirm. I wonder if they'll make an official announcement soon?

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 2:04pm

everythingtaboo said: "Not for anything, but wouldn't it be the biggest WTF if, after almost two years of being the face of Chicago in NYC thanks for the ads that were up during the whole pandemic, if Erika Jayne actually did come back to finish her run in Chicago?

I mean, with everything going on, if that's not life imitating art!"

She definitely will need the $$$ and would be able to connect to Roxie's desperation in a new way... 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 2:10pm

From TheaterMania:

"The production did not confirm Villafañe's casting and did not mention the actor portraying Billy Flynn."

Velma – Bianca Marroquín

Mama – Lillias White

Amos – Raymond Bokhour

Mary Sunshine – Ryan Lowe

Ensemble – David Bushman, Jennifer Dunne, Jessica Ernest, Jeff Gorti, Arian Keddell, Mary Claire King, Barrett Martin, Sharon Moore, Drew Nellessen, Celina Nightengale, Brian O'Brien, Denny Paschall, Angel Reda, Jermaine R. Rembert, Michael Scirrotto, Christine C. Smith, and Brian Spitulnik

 

What on earth are the Weisslers and Boneau / Bryan-Brown trying to accomplish with the lack of transparency??

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 2:11pm

The Stewart Whitley casting announcement has been taken down on their Instagram.

Official announcement coming soon?

[JSquared2]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 2:15pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "From TheaterMania:

"The production did not confirm Villafañe's casting and did not mention the actor portraying Billy Flynn."

Velma –Bianca Marroquín

Mama –Lillias White

Amos –Raymond Bokhour

Mary Sunshine – Ryan Lowe

Ensemble –David Bushman, Jennifer Dunne, Jessica Ernest, Jeff Gorti, Arian Keddell, Mary Claire King, Barrett Martin, Sharon Moore, Drew Nellessen, Celina Nightengale, Brian O'Brien, Denny Paschall, Angel Reda, Jermaine R. Rembert, Michael Scirrotto, Christine C. Smith, and Brian Spitulnik



What on earth are the Weisslers andBoneau / Bryan-Brown trying to accomplish with the lack of transparency??"

 

Most likely, deals are still being negotiated.

 

[Tag]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 2:18pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "What on earth are the Weisslers andBoneau / Bryan-Brown trying to accomplish with the lack of transparency??"

What a ridiculous statement.

Anyway, they probably haven't signed a Billy yet, and are waiting for full casting, before announcing.

[Lunalaaaaaaaa]

Posted: 8/23/21 at 2:24pm

Tag said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "What on earth are the Weisslers andBoneau / Bryan-Brown trying to accomplish with the lack of transparency??"

What a ridiculous statement.

Anyway, they probably haven't signed a Billy yet, and are waiting for full casting, before announcing."

"Casting for the roles of Roxie Hart and Billy Flynn will officially be announced soon, but according to an Instagram post from casting office Stewart/Whitley, Ana Villafañe will play Roxie."

Confused by this, so is Ana V. confirmed for Roxie?