Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 92

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2275

Posted: 12/28/21 at 7:56pm

Rachel Chase is on as Roxie Hart tonight (per her IG).

"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#2276

Posted: 12/28/21 at 10:39pm

So apparently COVID has hit Chicago again, hence why Amra is probably back. Ryan Lowe(Mary Sunshine) has been mostly out since late November. Joseph London left the show (planned) on December 12. Chris Caballero replaced J. London and has been going on since he left. The show has brought in newbie Jayke Workman as an additional Mary Sunshine cover. Pilar Millhollen & Eddie Bennett have both be back with the show since mid-December.

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#2277

Posted: 12/30/21 at 7:58am

https://youtu.be/e7hqqFt3ZpA  From 2013, this is Jennifer Fouche (current Matron Mama Morton in "Chicago" singing "When You're Good To Mama".

"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#2278

Posted: 12/30/21 at 8:08am

On this date, December 30, 1926, "Chicago" opened for the first time.  https://www.playbill.com/production/chicago-music-box-theatre-vault-0000002694

"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#2279

Posted: 1/1/22 at 1:32pm

For tonight, J  London is on as Amos Hart.  He's back!

"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: 1/2/22 at 01:32 PM

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2280

Posted: 1/1/22 at 2:42pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "For tonight, Jason London is on as Amos Hart. He's back!"

*Joseph London

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.

[JBradshaw]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2281

Posted: 1/1/22 at 7:31pm

He’s back? 
a Mary sunshine or Amos gets a back? 

[forfivemoreminutes]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2282

Posted: 1/1/22 at 9:39pm

Has Amra replaced Bianca now? My friend was at the show tonight and instead of an understudy slip it said “we welcome to the company Amra-Faye Wright, Joseph London, [and two others].”

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2283

Posted: 1/1/22 at 9:59pm

Oooops. If J. London is back, does that mean that Christophe Caballero is no longer with the cast?

"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#2284

Posted: 1/1/22 at 10:51pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Oooops. If J. London is back, does that mean that Christophe Caballero is no longer with the cast?"

Not sure, but Caballero played Mary Sunshine on Thursday. R. Lowe still appears to be out. They should keep him as a swing/Mary Sunshine standby 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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2285

Posted: 1/1/22 at 11:31pm

Christophe Caballero is still listed as a "standby" in the official Chicago site.  I'm still curious as to who might replace Ana Villafane.  While there haven't been any whispers about Emma Pittman, the upcoming Roxie could be Dylis Croman or Charlotte D'Amboise. Either Dylis or Charlotte would be a wonderful mentor to Emma Pittman prior to a potential Pittman run.

"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#2286

Posted: 1/2/22 at 2:19pm

Joseph London is on as "Amos Hart" today at the 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. shows.

"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#2287

Posted: 1/2/22 at 3:23pm

Cast lists get updated on Monday typically on Playbill. Curious to see if they keep Caballero.

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#2288

Posted: 1/2/22 at 11:58pm

I saw Christophe Caballero once as Mary  Sunshine (Fort Worth 2018).  In that character, he bears a strong resemblance to Molly Ringwald.  

"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#2289

Posted: 1/3/22 at 1:16pm

Chicago Cellblock Tour veteran Matthew Winnege is making his Broadway debut (in place of Michael Scirrotto) in the role of "The Jury".  I've seen Matthew play this role on tour.  Audiences will be in for a treat!

"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: 1/3/22 at 01:16 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2290

Posted: 1/3/22 at 1:44pm

The editing feature is not working properly.  Matthew Winnege is filling in temporarily for Michael Scirrotto.

"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#2291

Posted: 1/3/22 at 2:23pm

Looks like Colt Adam Weiss is also back for a bit, not sure how long.

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

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2292

Posted: 1/4/22 at 9:51am

James Monroe Iglehart will join the Broadway company of “Chicago” as Billy Flynn, starting January 17th!

BroadwayNews.com

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

[Tag]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2293

Posted: 1/4/22 at 11:51am

Seems like he'd be a better fit for Amos.

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2294

Posted: 1/4/22 at 12:03pm

Tag said: "Seems like he'd be a better fit for Amos."

Really? With his stature and personality, I easily see him as a Billy Flynn.

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

[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2295

Posted: 1/4/22 at 12:22pm

Tag said: "Seems like he'd be a better fit for Amos."

You definitely don’t have a grasp on business logistics.  

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2296

Posted: 1/4/22 at 12:39pm

They announce a new Billy, but no announcement on the new Velma and Roxie set to begin next Monday?

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.

[RWPrincess]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2297

Posted: 1/4/22 at 12:40pm

I was in no rush to see this but I'm excited to see James as Billy Flynn

[Tag]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2298

Posted: 1/4/22 at 12:44pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "Tag said: "Seems like he'd be a better fit for Amos."

You definitely don’t have a grasp on business logistics. "

You think he'll bring in business?  Maybe a few theater nerds.

[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2299

Posted: 1/4/22 at 1:31pm

Tag said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "Tag said: "Seems like he'd be a better fit for Amos."

You definitely don’t have a grasp on business logistics. "

You think he'll bring in business? Maybe a few theater nerds."

He definitely won’t explode the box office but he has some valuable creds for marketing his name and generate some business.  The smoke and mirrors of the entertainment industry: razzle dazzle them, so to speak.  Market him like he’s a really big deal since he’s a Tony Award winner.  The simplest things created a “Wow!” factor that grab tourist attention. 

“Now starring Tony Award winner James Monroe Inglehart as Billy Flynn!”  

Tourists will definitely have zero idea who he is but he’s a Tony Award winner (whatever that it), so he’s someone. Oooh.