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#2000Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
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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EDSOSLO858
#2001Chicago 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. 


Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
Updated On: 8/23/21 at 02:42 PM

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#2002Chicago 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
#2003Chicago 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?

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everythingtaboo
#2004Chicago 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. 




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#2005Chicago 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

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#2006Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 6:22pm

Very 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.

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#2007Chicago 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.


Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.

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#2008Chicago 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

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#2009Chicago 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

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jonartdesigns
#2010Chicago 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. 


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#2011Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/21 at 7:59pm

Today 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)

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#2012Chicago 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 Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

BCfitasafiddle
#2013Chicago 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.

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#2014Chicago 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...

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#2015Chicago 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.


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#2016Chicago 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
#2017Chicago 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
#2018Chicago 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.

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#2019Chicago 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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#2020Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/24/21 at 5:42am

New cast member Celina Nightengale.  https://www.celinanightengale.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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#2021Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/24/21 at 6:20am

Joseph London is also back as the Mary Sunshine/Amos standby.

Understudies:

Velma: Mary Claire King, Christine C. Smith

Roxie: Jessica Ernest, Angel Reda

Billy: Brian O'Brien, Jeff Gorti

Amos: Drew Nellessen

Mama, Arian Keddell, Celina Nightengale

 


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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#2022Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/24/21 at 7:20am

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)?

You must be kidding.  Both roles have been played my many nationalities and ethnicities.  The original Broadway Velma and her replacement were Latinas: Chita Rivera and Lenora Nemetz.  Not to mention the endless POC that have played both roles in the revival.  

willep
#2023Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/24/21 at 7:35am

I didn’t read that comment as saying the roles have never been played by women of color before, just that these specific women haven’t played them.

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#2024Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/24/21 at 7:49am

BrodyFosse123 said: "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)?

You must be kidding. Both roles have been played my many nationalities and ethnicities. The original Broadway Velma and her replacement were Latinas: Chita Rivera and Lenora Nemetz. Not to mention the endless POC that have played both roles in the revival.
"

They meant the actors have never played the roles before…


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