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#2076

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/26/21 at 9:45pm

Paulo Szot will play the role of Billy Flynn from Sept. 14--Nov. 21, 2021. https://www.pauloszot.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)
#2078

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/27/21 at 5:44am

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?

"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: 8/27/21 at 05:44 AM

#2079

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/27/21 at 9:09am

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



"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#2080

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/29/21 at 1:51pm

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.

"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: 8/29/21 at 01:51 PM

#2082

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/29/21 at 2:17pm

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!

"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)
#2083

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/29/21 at 2:17pm

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!

"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)
#2085

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/29/21 at 2:58pm

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.

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.
#2086

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/30/21 at 11:55am

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!
#2087

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/30/21 at 1:17pm

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.

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#2089

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/30/21 at 2:01pm

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.

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#2090

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/30/21 at 2:24pm

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

#2092

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/30/21 at 4:02pm

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.

#2093

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/30/21 at 4:32pm

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 )

"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)
#2094

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/30/21 at 4:32pm

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 )

"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)
#2095

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/31/21 at 1:53pm

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.



"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#2096

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/31/21 at 2:21pm

Ana Villafañe was the original Gloria Estefan in the Broadway production of ON YOUR FEET!

#2097

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/31/21 at 2:28pm

Anyone seeing the reopening performance on the 14th? Appears to have been sold out for a while.
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.
#2098

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 8/31/21 at 7:57pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay/VIDEO-Get-A-First-Look-At-CHICAGO-at-The-Muny-20210831

"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)
#2099

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 9/1/21 at 12:13am

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.

#2100

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 9/1/21 at 4:13pm

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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