Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 92

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

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

[ACL2006]

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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".

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

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

Updated On: 1/2/22 at 01:32 PM

[ACL2006]

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

[JBradshaw]

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

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

[forfivemoreminutes]

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]

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?

[ACL2006]

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.

[ACL2006]

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

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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!

Updated On: 1/3/22 at 01:16 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

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

[everythingtaboo]

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

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

[everythingtaboo]

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

[Tag]

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

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

[everythingtaboo]

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.

[BrodyFosse123]

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]

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?

[RWPrincess]

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]

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]

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.