#1976
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}
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#1977
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.
#1978
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.
"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)
#1979
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.
#1980
Posted: 8/22/21 at 11:14pm
This is a stale fart equivalent of a reopening cast!
#1981
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.
#1982
Posted: 8/23/21 at 9:07am
Chicago will be on good morning America Wednesday August 25th at 8:49am
#1983
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.
#1984
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
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!
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#1985
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/
#1986
Posted: 8/23/21 at 1:27pm
They should just announce the cast already.
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.
#1987
Posted: 8/23/21 at 1:33pm
Be interested if the photo gets taken down between now and the announcement
#1988
Posted: 8/23/21 at 1:43pm
Playbill is reporting it:
Ana Villafañe, Bianca Marroquín, and Lillias White Will Reopen Chicago on Broadway | Playbill
#1989
Posted: 8/23/21 at 1:46pm
For a show that’s survived based on stunt casting this is…what it is.
#1990
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.
#1992
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
#1993
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"
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?
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.
#1994
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...
#1995
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??
#1996
Posted: 8/23/21 at 2:11pm
The Stewart Whitley casting announcement has been taken down on their Instagram.
Official announcement coming soon?
Official announcement coming soon?
Imagine if we could tell everyone here that Liberty Mutual customizes car insurance to save people hundreds. (LiMu squawks)
#1997
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.
#1998
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.
#1999
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?
#2000
Posted: 8/23/21 at 2:33pm
Quite possibly whoever they had for Billy backed out last minute and they could be scrambling now. Can't ask Tom Hewitt since he's going into Hadestown. Tony Yazbeck has Flying Over Sunset. Wayne Brady is in Los Angeles. Is Jerry Springer free?
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.
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