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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#2250Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/2/21 at 2:48pm
Tonight's show appears to be on as it's up at TKTS. Let's see if it happens.
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.
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2251Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/3/21 at 3:00pm
Ana is back tonight. After a 10 day quarantine.
#2252Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/3/21 at 5:17pm
Is Bianca back, too? She just did an interview with Theatermania, so I'd assume she's all clear.
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.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#2253Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/3/21 at 11:26pm
Bianca was back on tonight according to her IG.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
BroadwayRox3588
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/16
#2254Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/4/21 at 12:03am
As expected, none of these breakthrough infections yielded serious infection.
God, I love vaccines.
Auggie27
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#2255Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/5/21 at 11:23am
Once again for the record, Bianca is a terrific Velma. Saw her the iconic re-launch night of 9/14. So glad she's in the show, and well in the show.
"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Garry Shandling
#2256Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/6/21 at 6:51am
Has Ana Villafane returned as Roxie?
"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)
#2257Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/6/21 at 6:51am
Has Ana Villafane returned as Roxie?
"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
#2258Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/6/21 at 8:38am
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Has Ana Villafane returned as Roxie?"
Yes
#2259Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/6/21 at 10:21am
Lillias White will depart Chicago on December 26, and both Villafañe and Marroquín will play their final performances on January 9.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ana-Villafae-Bianca-Marroqun-and-Lillias-White-Extend-Runs-in-CHICAGO-20211206
Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
#2260Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/6/21 at 9:27pm
I hope Emma Pittman gets a chance as Roxie...sooner rather than later.
"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)
#2261Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/6/21 at 9:39pm
I haven't seen this in quite a while. Chicago 1976 Tony Awards...with an introduction by Jane Fonda. https://youtu.be/oF0I-9p_yDM
"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)
#2262Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/14/21 at 7:01am
"Chicago" veteran Christophe Caballero is joining the cast as a Mary Sunshine standby. I'm not sure how long he'll be there, but he knows every inch of the Fosse style.
"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)
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2263Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/14/21 at 9:30am
Patti LuPone FANatic said: ""Chicago" veteran Christophe Caballero is joining the cast as a Mary Sunshine standby. I'm not sure how long he'll be there, but he knows every inch of the Fosse style. "
This is great as Mary Sunshine’s dance numbers are sheer iconic Bob Fosse so we can expect his interpretations to be layered with subtext.
#2264Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/14/21 at 7:17pm
I asked him about his stay at the Ambassador. He said he'd be the Mary Sunshine standby until early January. (I hope J. London is o.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)
#2265Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/22/21 at 4:15pm
A few days ago, Drew Nellessen went on as Amos Hart...per his IG picture. It seems that the show has a very large pool of former cast members who can go help out, in the event of any casting emergency.
"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: 12/22/21 at 04:15 PM
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2266Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/22/21 at 4:17pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "A few days ago, Drew Nellessen went on as Amos Hart...per his IG picture."
Ana posted an Instagram Story video of him performing that she filmed from the wings.
#2267Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/22/21 at 4:36pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "A few days ago, Drew Nellessen went on as Amos Hart...per his IG picture. It seems that the show has a very large pool of former cast members who can go help out, in the event of any casting emergency."
Sunday had J. London as Mary Sunshine and Denny Paschal was also out. All four swings were on both shows Sunday as well.
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.
#2268Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/26/21 at 10:25pm
Both Ana Villafane and Bianca Marroquin finish their current run in "Chicago" on Jan. 9th. My guess for a Velma Kelly replacement could be Terra C. (There aren't that many available Velmas out there.) Lana Gordon in playing Persepone (at certain performances) in Hadestown. For Roxie, I wish Emma Pittman finally gets her debut after about a 2 year wait. I see that Jennifer Fouche is listed as Matron Mama Morton on the official website. Lillias White just ended her run. Another fabulous Mama Morton is Hayley Swindal. Some time ago, she sang to me in a Cameo video. Her singing is phenomenal!
"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)
#2269Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/27/21 at 9:39pm
Jennifer Fouche confirmed her return as Matron Mama Morton, on her Facebook page.
"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)
Templeton33
Swing Joined: 5/9/11
#2270Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/28/21 at 12:29pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYCCKoarj7E/
Is Amra back??
#2271Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/28/21 at 1:47pm
Templeton33 said: "https://www.instagram.com/p/CYCCKoarj7E/
Is Amra back??"
Again?
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.
#2272Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/28/21 at 2:24pm
ACL, do you have any idea who's coming up as the next Roxie? So, if Amra is back as Velma, does that mean that Bianca Marroquin is not well at the moment?
"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: 12/28/21 at 02:24 PM
Lunalaaaaaaaa
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/21
#2274Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 12/28/21 at 3:28pm
Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "Emma Pittman?"
She's supposed to play Roxie.
Amra came in when Bianca was out with COVID last month. So it's odd for her to be back again unless Bianca is on vacation this 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.
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