Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 91

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2250

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]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2251

Posted: 12/3/21 at 3:00pm

Ana is back tonight.  After a 10 day quarantine.  

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2252

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]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2253

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]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2254

Posted: 12/4/21 at 12:03am

As expected, none of these breakthrough infections yielded serious infection.

God, I love vaccines.

[Auggie27]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2255

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2256

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2257

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]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2258

Posted: 12/6/21 at 8:38am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Has Ana Villafane returned as Roxie?"

Yes

[EDSOSLO858]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2259

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

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[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2260

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2261

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2262

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]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2263

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.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2264

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2265

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]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2266

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. 

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2267

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2268

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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2269

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]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2270

Posted: 12/28/21 at 12:29pm

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYCCKoarj7E/

 

Is Amra back??

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2271

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2272

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]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2273

Posted: 12/28/21 at 2:51pm

Emma Pittman?

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2274

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.