Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 88

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2175

Posted: 10/4/21 at 7:53pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CHICAGO-Announces-VIVA-BROADWAY-Night-Set-For-This-Month-20211001

"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)

[jacobsnchz14]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2176

Posted: 10/4/21 at 7:56pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CHICAGO-Announces-VIVA-BROADWAY-Night-Set-For-This-Month-20211001"

I'm very much hoping to see this performance. Hoping it may be at TKTS that day or I can get an inexpensive ticket for it; I just have other financial things to take care of this month, but it's a super important event that I'd love to be at! Crossing my fingers! I've only ever seen CHICAGO once on tour and it was when John O'Hurley was Billy. This would be the perfect way for ME, being Latinx, to see this show!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2177

Posted: 10/9/21 at 12:05am

Hello.  Instead of a "Chicago" related post, this is a very personal post.  First of all, my health is fine.  However, I am facing a very personal and complex challenge at the moment.  This challenge is affecting my present...and future.  My ability to undertake further trips to NYC will be severely curtailed.  This has been an extremely difficult week for me...and more to come.  I realize that I am being very vague, but it is necessary.  I will appreciate any good thoughts and prayers during this difficult time in my life.  In case I am unable to make any further posts about my favorite show (in the present or in the future), I will  be seeking out another big fan of the show to continue with this thread if that is not possible for me.  Thank you, RC in Austin, TX.

"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: 10/12/21 at 12:05 AM

[JBradshaw]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2178

Posted: 10/10/21 at 11:30pm

I know no one cares but…
10/10/98 was my first Ute on broadway and my first post Bebe

[iluvtheatertrash]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2179

Posted: 10/10/21 at 11:37pm

So sorry, Patti Fanatic… rooting for you to come through alll this. Know you are loved and appreciated and we will miss hearing from you. Please do check in when you are up to it….

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

[iluvtheatertrash]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2180

Posted: 10/10/21 at 11:42pm

I often bring up Brenda Braxton when AFW comes up. Both have done it far too many times, and both are very gifted. But only Brenda really BRINGS it to the theatre everyday. I’ve seen both several times, and for me it’s always remarkable how Brenda kept it so fresh.

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

[gibsons2]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2181

Posted: 10/11/21 at 12:18am

I apologize if this has been asked multiple times before or there's a separate thread. Can someone please tell what seats are given for rush tickets on Sunday matinee and evening? Thank you in advance for your response.

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2182

Posted: 10/11/21 at 9:19am

Chicago has quietly added a 7th performance starting this week. They've added another performance for the following dates:

Tuesday, Oct. 12

Monday, Oct. 18

Tuesday, Oct. 26

Tuesday, Nov. 2

Tuesday, Nov. 9

Beginning the week of Nov. 15, Chicago will be back to 8 shows a week.

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2183

Posted: 10/21/21 at 8:13pm

Jennifer Fouche posted that she'll be playing Matron Mama Morton at the Ambassador this week (if she hasn't already).  Also, Mary Claire King mentioned in her IG that she'll be Velma Kelly from this Friday -- Sunday matinee.  

"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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2184

Posted: 10/22/21 at 7:53am

Jennifer Fouche made her Mama debut at the Ambassador last night.  She will perform the role thru October 24th.  

"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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2185

Posted: 10/31/21 at 9:57pm

Angel Reda recently posted on her IG that she was finishing up her time with "Chicago".  I was sort of surprised at 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)

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2186

Posted: 11/1/21 at 11:40am

Chicago to Celebrate 25th Anniversary on Nov. 16th

 

Please have Bebe do "All That Jazz"!

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.

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2187

Posted: 11/1/21 at 11:42am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Angel Reda recently posted on her IG that she was finishing up her time with "Chicago". I was sort of surprised at that."

Rachel Schur is back and has replaced Angel as "Annie".

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.

[Lunalaaaaaaaa]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2188

Posted: 11/1/21 at 11:55am

Isn't the 25th anniversary technically on the 14th? I hope they're having an announcement on that date as well (even if it's a very small one)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2189

Posted: 11/1/21 at 9:53pm

https://www.playbill.com/article/broadways-chicago-will-celebrate-25th-anniversary-with-special-performance?fbclid=IwAR3MjFsy-3sURFpvMOJ5h2kFqRKNuq0KS9lvHOP3NSg8ENm-H8fHXglf-J8

"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)

[JBradshaw]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2190

Posted: 11/3/21 at 9:56pm

I’d love that but I doubt that’ll happen .

the 10th anniversary with the rotation of Velma’s Roxie’s and Billy’s was beyond amazing  The other special performance was great, this one I think will be lackluster 

ACL2006 said: "Chicago to Celebrate 25th Anniversary on Nov. 16th



Please have Bebe do "All That Jazz"!"

 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2191

Posted: 11/4/21 at 9:46pm

from 2015:  Broadway Backwards; "Cell Block Tango"     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziA1TGNXktY

"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)

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2192

Posted: 11/10/21 at 11:50am

A lovely look back at Chicago from the New York Times with recollections from past to present:

‘Chicago’ Pops the Cork on 25 Years of Razzle Dazzle: Bebe Neuwirth, Joel Grey, Chita Rivera, John Kander and others discuss the Broadway revival’s surprising early success and its lasting legacy.

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2193

Posted: 11/14/21 at 2:18pm

 

"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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2194

Posted: 11/14/21 at 2:24pm

Congratulations to my favorite show "Chicago" for 25 years of razzle dazzle and all that jazz!  

 

"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)

[EDSOSLO858]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2195

Posted: 11/15/21 at 1:40pm

Just announced:

"Chicago will celebrate 25 years on Broadway tomorrow Tuesday, November 16th at 6:30PM with a very special performance.

Beginning at 5PM on the TKTS Red Steps in Times Square the Brooklyn United Marching Band will march to 49th Street playing Kander & Ebb music. The Ambassador Theatre will be lit in red with a star-studded red carpet. Chicago will receive a Mayoral Proclamation and will welcome appearances by original cast members and a tribute to Ann Reinking, plus other surprises throughout the night."

We are the New York Knicks! / We are the New York Knicks! / We are the New York Knicks! / We are the New York Knicks! / Say "Go New York, go New York, go!” / (Go New York, go New York, go!) / Say "Go New York, go New York, go!" / (Go New York, go New York, go!)

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2196

Posted: 11/15/21 at 6:06pm

Really wish I could make tomorrow's big celebration. For anyone interested, there's plenty of seats still available.

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.

[Hamilfan2]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2197

Posted: 11/16/21 at 1:24pm

Surprised at how many seats are still unsold.  It even popped up at TKTS.  I’ll be there tonight and very much looking forward to it.  Sounds like it will be pretty special, so hopefully that can fill the house!

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2198

Posted: 11/16/21 at 1:50pm

I wish I could make it tonight, I feel like there was no notice for the celebration, or even the addition of these Tuesday performances. Considering the reopening circumstances, a better option would've been to hold it during one of the weekends before or after the actual date. 

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

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2199

Posted: 11/16/21 at 2:20pm

Yeah, very little notice on this celebration. Probably not enough time to even hand out comps to former cast members and crew.

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.