Paulo Szot will play the role of Billy Flynn from Sept. 14--Nov. 21, 2021. https://www.pauloszot.com/
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/21
Do we think Ana Villafane will stay for the same length of time?
It is strange that no pictures of Ana Villafane as Roxie have been released. Also, there is no video of her rehearsing with the cast. What's up with that?
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "It is strange that no pictures of Ana Villafane as Roxie have been released. Also, there is no video of her rehearsing with the cast. What's up with that?"
Maybe they're building up to it, so it's not just a publicity dump when the show doesn't even start for a few weeks. A
https://chicagothemusical.com/cast It's nice to have this cast list...finally. I was pleasantly surprised to see Sharon Moore is a part of the cast once more. I also checked with Telecharge. The principal cast list is no longer including contract dates. Oh well.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/14
LightsOut90 said: "boy this casting is BORING" A cast that hasn't even had its first performance. That's o.k., even if you don't actually see it...others will and have a great time!
LightsOut90 said: "boy this casting is BORING" A cast that hasn't even had its first performance. That's o.k., even if you don't actually see it...others will and have a great time!
LightsOut90 said: "boy this casting is BORING "
yep.
LightsOut90 said: "boy this casting is BORING "
Which may have been the reason for going with just 5 shows a week. They just added Thursday nights, so it must be selling alright to add a sixth performance. They're not supposed to go up to 8 a week until November.
Broadway Star Joined: 6/25/18
I am ngl, this casting news is a little underwhelming. With the “bombshell announcement” teaser I was hoping (still hope) for a Megan Hilty as Roxie and Kat McPhee as Velma combo. That would be awesome!
WestEndGal said: "I am ngl, this casting news is a little underwhelming. With the “bombshell announcement” teaser I was hoping (still hope) for a Megan Hilty as Roxie and Kat McPhee as Velma combo. That would be awesome!"
Yep. I am sure all great performers. But very boring casting. I have been disappointed with the re opening of Chicago so far. A wasted opportunity to give the show new legs and a fresh life.
Earlier today, Bianca and Ana doing press at the Empire State Building.
https://instagram.com/stories/anavillafaneofficial/2651856003650673378?utm_medium=copy_link
The ESB is being lit up tonight to commemorate the launch of the "This Is Broadway" campaign... this is probably why the two of them were there.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/11
Now is not the time to be playing it safe, this show more then others has relied overwhelmingly on international audiences, even if it cost next to nothing to produce, you still need to be bringing in the next to nothing to keep it open and these are names even casual broadway patrons probably don't know by heart
hoping for something with a bit more spark right before the holidays
Jordan Levinson said: "The ESB is being lit up tonight to commemorate the launch of the "This Is Broadway" campaign... this is probably why the two of them were there."
More of Bianca and Ana:
https://instagram.com/stories/chicagomusical/2651863278596465124?utm_medium=copy_link
Chorus Member Joined: 7/19/21
I think Ana is too young to play Roxie. I've seen the show before with a Roxie who was too young and it just didn't work for me.
Jordan Levinson said: "The ESB is being lit up tonight to commemorate the launch of the "This Is Broadway" campaign... this is probably why the two of them were there." At least we finally saw Ana Villafane making an appearance. You would've thought she was in Witness Protection ( j / k )
Jordan Levinson said: "The ESB is being lit up tonight to commemorate the launch of the "This Is Broadway" campaign... this is probably why the two of them were there." At least we finally saw Ana Villafane making an appearance. You would've thought she was in Witness Protection ( j / k )
Martijn-j said: "I think Ana is too young to play Roxie. I've seen the show before with a Roxie who was too young and it just didn't work for me."
Ana is 32 but bless her, she looks a lot younger. I do agree young Roxies don't' work for me. I remember seeing Veronica Dunne a few years ago, and she's now 26, so she was practically an infant when I saw her. Would've been worth it if she made it work, but she didn't. Also I still have no clue who she is.
Ana Villafañe was the original Gloria Estefan in the Broadway production of ON YOUR FEET!
Anyone seeing the reopening performance on the 14th? Appears to have been sold out for a while.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay/VIDEO-Get-A-First-Look-At-CHICAGO-at-The-Muny-20210831
That MUNY production looks a hell of a lot more interesting than what's playing at the Ambassador –– in both casting (save for Roxie) and design.
Leading Actor Joined: 8/30/18
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jane-Krakowski-Joins-NBCs-ANNIE-LIVE-as-Lily-St-Regis-20210901
Could this be the reason she dropped out of Chicago last minute?
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