Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 80

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 8/19/21 at 1:03pm

But Jaime Camil is Mexican isn't he?

To go back to the Emmy winners, there's always the winners in the guest star in a drama and comedy to consider, and often those go to "beloved" actors of a certain age. Could easily see that for an Amos, or even Billy.

Also, don't forget Emmy winners also include Daytime Emmys, so it be one of those people that are close to an EGOT just based on their morning show Broadway performance, or even a streaming show!

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 8/19/21 at 1:06pm

The follow-up post on Deuxmoi said that the Brazilian/Emmy winner post was wrong.

[52889j]

Posted: 8/20/21 at 8:51pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "FWIW, Twitter's Ayanna Prescod (a theatre journalist) confirmed that those hints are the people she's heard about.Also includes a screenshot of the originalDeux MoiIG post.

All to be taken with a grain of salt before the announcement. Hopefully we'll find out soon..."

She also said that she thinks ticket prices will increase after they announce. While the names being thrown around would be absolutely fantastic, do any of them have "sell out" power? I know I'd jump to see Krakowski, but I don't see her being enough to really drive people out of their way to Chicago. Is it possible we're missing something?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/20/21 at 9:08pm

Doesn’t this show sell a boatload of tix at TKTS? They’re honestly raising prices?

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 8/20/21 at 9:19pm

Ayanna was so stoked about the casting she heard, that she recommended buying tickets before they go up. She was just expressing her enthusiasm, but, in my opinion, there's no way they'll be raising prices, especially if the Bianca, Ana V., Lilias, and Jaime lineup is the correct one, which I believe it is.

 

Updated On: 8/20/21 at 09:19 PM

[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...