Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 81
Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#2000Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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??
#2001Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 2:11pm
The Stewart Whitley casting announcement has been taken down on their Instagram.
Official announcement coming soon?
Oh look, a bibu!
JSquared2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/17
#2002Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
#2003Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/21
#2004Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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?
#2005Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 2:33pmQuite 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.
#2006Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 2:42pm
The official Chicago Instagram page has confirmed Bianca Marroquín as Velma Kelly!
Updated: Ryan Lowe and Ray Bokhour will return to the production as Mary Sunshine and Amos Hart. Entire ensemble mentioned by Ermengarde just earlier has also been confirmed.
Oh look, a bibu!
Updated On: 8/23/21 at 02:42 PM
#2007Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 2:42pm
They are probably stunt-casting Billy Flynn and are waiting to hear back in regards to offers and/or wrap up negotiations.
Lunalaaaaaaaa
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/21
#2008Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 2:48pm
Lillias White and the Chicago ensemble cast have also been confirmed on their Instagram page! I wonder if they will confirm Roxie and Billy Flynn's casting on Wednesday?
#2009Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 3:07pm
While not a "stale fart" as someone else said, I really am hoping for a WOW! Billy announcement to jazz up this casting. Love to see some of my favorite performers up there, but at least a little stunt casting couldn't have hurt.
I do wonder if bigger-name stars are worried about Covid in the theatres, and that's keeping them from coming to Broadway in the fall.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#2010Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 5:50pm
I would love to see Jason Danieley (again) as Billy Flynn. Another good Billy is Ryan Silverman. Also, BWW confirms Ana Villafane as Roxie. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Bianca-Marroquin-Ana-Villafae-Lillias-White-Will-Lead-CHICAGO-on-Broadway-20210823?utm_source=newsletterdaily&utm_medium=email
"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: 8/23/21 at 05:50 PM
#2011Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 6:22pmVery odd Billy is the only casting not announced. I wonder if we'll find out on Wednesday during the GMA performance?
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.
#2012Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 6:29pm
ACL2006 said: "Very odd Billy is the only casting not announced. I wonder if we'll find out on Wednesday during the GMA performance?"
How do you know they're doing GMA? They haven't revealed they're performing yet.
Oh look, a bibu!
#2013Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 6:47pm
Bianca Marroquin just posted this on her Facebook page, 6 minutes ago. "Chicago" will perform on GMA on Wed. Aug. 25th at 8:49 a.m. I'm assuming that's EST. Yay! P.S. I'm a bit sad that previous cast member Gary Cooper will not return with the cast.
"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: 8/23/21 at 06:47 PM
#2014Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 7:30pm
…and all that Bianca
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F31zoz5jgv4
I hope she rocks a long a$s ponytail as Velma. She did a long pony as Roxie for a short time and I loved it.
Sadly they tend to suck at wigs 50% of the time at the ol’Chicago
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#2015Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 7:50pm
If Billy stunt casting fails (I cringe at the thought of a lackluster "gun" note) There's always Brent Barrett, Chris Sieber or Jason Daniely.
"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel
#2016Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 7:59pmToday was the first day of rehearsals.
"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)
Nolan LuPone
Featured Actor Joined: 8/9/21
#2017Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 8:04pm
jonartdesigns said: "If Billy stunt casting fails (I cringe at the thought of a lackluster "gun" note) There's always Brent Barrett, Chris Sieberor Jason Daniely."
Christopher Sieber is working on the Company revival right now 
BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
#2018Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 8:29pm
Although not the first time, how wonderful is it that the three leading ladies of Chicago are all women of color?! Not to mention how great it is that there is a LATINX pairing of Velma and Roxie. Definitely worth celebrating.
Tag
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
#2019Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 8:51pm
Is that something to celebrate now? They've had pretty diverse casting for the better part of 20+ years...
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#2020Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 9:07pm
Tag said: "Is that something to celebrate now? They've had pretty diverse casting for the better part of 20+ years..."
Considering that diversity on Broadway is still a long uphill battle, yes, it will be something to celebrate until you and I die.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#2021Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 9:08pm
YES.
"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)
BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
#2022Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 9:18pm
Tag said: "Is that something to celebrate now? They've had pretty diverse casting for the better part of 20+ years..."
Yes, it is.
Broadway has been gone for 16+ months. No one knew exactly what to expect with long running shows. I'm excited to see fresh takes on Roxie and Velma from two women talented women of color who have never played these roles before (to my knowledge) and to see the great Lillias White on Broadway once again. This is celebratory news.
Lunalaaaaaaaa
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/21
#2023Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 9:38pm
BCfitasafiddle said: "Tag said: "Is that something to celebrate now? They've had pretty diverse casting for the better part of 20+ years..."
Yes, it is.
Broadway has been gone for 16+ months. No one knew exactly what to expect with long running shows. I'm excited to see fresh takes on Roxie and Velma from two women talented women of color who have never played these roles before (to my knowledge) and to see the great Lillias White on Broadway once again. This is celebratory news."
Lillias White coming back to Broadway, quite possibly, the best news of today.
#2024Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/24/21 at 5:32am
Jeff Gorti is one of the three newest Chicago cast members. According to his Instagram profile, he's a Billy Flynn u/s. https://www.jeffgorti.com/
"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)
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