Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 96

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2375

Posted: 2/2/22 at 12:55pm

She should really just be listed as the Velma standby at this point. Curious how they announced Bianca as Roxie? Was it just a slip?

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.

[DAME]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2376

Posted: 2/2/22 at 6:25pm

Azúcar! said: "blaxx said: "BCfitasafiddle said: "That's crazy. Also, I've heard from almost everyone I know who's seen Bianca in both roles and everyone has said she's an even greater Velma."

That's insane, anything she can't do?"

A new show."

WORD!

 

 

HUSSY POWER! ------ HUSSY POWER!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2377

Posted: 2/2/22 at 7:53pm

Jeff Gorti will play the role of Billy Flynn from Feb. 10--11.   He is "very" easy on the eyes.  https://www.jeffgorti.com/

"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: 2/2/22 at 07:53 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2378

Posted: 2/2/22 at 8:05pm

   Jeff Gorti  (Billy Flynn u/s, Fred Casely u/s  )
 

"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: 2/2/22 at 08:05 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2379

Posted: 2/6/22 at 9:14pm

https://youtu.be/IFssgH0NBbg  The Brazilian "All That Jazz".  This Velma is interesting.  She doesn't do the hand motion over the head at the start.  One thing I did notice was when Velma is with her three boys, she doesn't need to show off her posterior and get down on the stage.  They had an interesting approach.  

"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#2380

Posted: 2/6/22 at 9:24pm

That's one stiff Velma.

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#2381

Posted: 2/6/22 at 10:09pm

ACL2006 said: "That's one stiff Velma."

Indeed.  Was she just marking this or was this supposed to be full out?  And what’s up with her solo embellishments?  They were flat and horrendous.  She was 2 steps away from holding up a can of Folger’s Coffee.  The walking around with her hands on her hips were priceless and awful.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2382

Posted: 2/6/22 at 10:23pm

The director of that show made some iffy choices.

"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#2383

Posted: 2/6/22 at 10:31pm

Now, for the Brazilian Roxie.  I think she performed better than the Velma.  https://youtu.be/2rPXWQluBUs

 

The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical CHICAGO opened this week in Brazil for a limited engagement at Teatro Santander through May 29, 2022. This Portuguese-language production stars Emanuelle Araújo as Velma Kelly, Carol Costa as Roxie Hart and Tony Award winner Paulo Szot as Billy Flynn, who recently starred in the Broadway production.

See the São Paulo cast performing 'Roxie' below!

The cast also features Alberto Venceslau, André Luiz Odin, Estela Ribeiro, Esther Arieiv, Fernando Rocha, Gabriel Malo, Gabriela Germano, Guilherme Pereira, Hellen de Castro, Lucas Cândido, Marcelo Vasquez, Mari Rosinski, Mariana Barros, Moira Osório, Nay Fernandes, Rodrigo Garcia, Vitor Loschiavo and Ygor Zago.

 

"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: 2/6/22 at 10:31 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2384

Posted: 2/6/22 at 10:54pm

Paulo Szot as Billy Flynn.  He looks like he's having fun.  https://youtu.be/vWTHfRWUGTw

"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)

[Papi2013]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2385

Posted: 2/7/22 at 5:19pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Now, for the Brazilian Roxie. I think she performed better than the Velma.https://youtu.be/2rPXWQluBUs



The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical CHICAGOopened this week in Brazil for a limited engagement at Teatro Santander through May 29, 2022. This Portuguese-language production stars Emanuelle Araújo as Velma Kelly, Carol Costa as Roxie Hart and Tony Award winnerPaulo Szotas Billy Flynn, who recently starred in the Broadway production.

See the São Paulo cast performing 'Roxie' below!

The cast also features Alberto Venceslau, André Luiz Odin, Estela Ribeiro, Esther Arieiv, Fernando Rocha, Gabriel Malo, Gabriela Germano, Guilherme Pereira, Hellen de Castro, Lucas Cândido, Marcelo Vasquez, Mari Rosinski, Mariana Barros, Moira Osório, Nay Fernandes,Rodrigo Garcia, Vitor Loschiavo and Ygor Zago.

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Both the Roxie and Velma look dreadful.  The clips make me sad.  Horrible.

[ACL2006]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2386

Posted: 2/7/22 at 6:02pm

I wonder who directed/choreographed this? Greg Butler typically does the international productions, but even the choreo is sloppy. Doesn't look like he was apart of this one.

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.

[everythingtaboo]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2387

Posted: 2/7/22 at 8:47pm

I don't know what's worse, Velma when her hands are on her hips, or when they're not.

Was she directed to look bug-eyed into the camera like she's on a hostage tape?

Is she actually considered a musical theatre actress, or is she star casting? 

Either way, she needs a lawyer, because that performance is a hangin' case!

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

[blaxx]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2388

Posted: 2/7/22 at 10:13pm

Azúcar! said: "blaxx said: "BCfitasafiddle said: "That's crazy. Also, I've heard from almost everyone I know who's seen Bianca in both roles and everyone has said she's an even greater Velma."

That's insane, anything she can't do?"

A new show."

I thought she did WSS, Bye Bye Birdie, The Sound of Music and Disney's Mary Poppins since. Maybe not Broadway but she has done other stuff.

Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2389

Posted: 2/7/22 at 10:33pm

When not in CHICAGO on Broadway, she has a very active career in Mexico.  She is considered the Queen of Musical Theater there and as mentioned above, starred in the Mexican production of Disney’s MARY POPPINS and appears on numerous TV shows and is always on the panel of numerous reality competition shows, especially those featuring singing and dancing.  

[alovingfan]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2390

Posted: 2/8/22 at 2:09pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "When not in CHICAGO on Broadway, she has a very active career in Mexico. She is considered the Queen of Musical Theater there and as mentioned above, starred in the Mexican production of Disney’s MARY POPPINS and appears on numerous TV shows and is always on the panel of numerous reality competition shows, especially those featuring singing and dancing."

Not to take away from your love for her.  She is not considered the queen of musical theater in Mexico.  Maybe her publicist would like you think that.   More of a Patti Murin of musical theater.  As far as her TV show appearances.. they do not have the leverage or cache that something in the states might have.  It is just a different thing.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2391

Posted: 2/11/22 at 9:38pm

https://youtu.be/BvpNeYmBIgU   This is an almost 39 minute video of all things Chicago, as told by a Brazilian tv host of some sort. Parts of it cover the current Brazilian production.  It s;also covers the original musical production to the current revival.  Interspersed are several pop culture references.  I could manage a few words here and there in Portugese, since it is a sort of "language cousin" to Spanish.  Interesting video. 

"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)

[inception]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2392

Posted: 2/12/22 at 8:13pm

How often does the cast change? I haven't seen this since maybe 1999, & am considering it for a Monday night during my July NY trip.

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[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2393

Posted: 2/12/22 at 8:22pm

inception said: "How often does the cast change? I haven't seen this since maybe 1999, & am considering it for a Monday night during my July NY trip."

Theres no standard protocol and the cast changes every few months.  If you plan on going in July, assume to check the cast situation in late June as there could be a cast change about to happen or someone new has just started.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2394

Posted: 2/12/22 at 10:27pm

Before the Shutdown of March 2020, Telecharge would post the end dates of the Chicago principal actors.  Now, it only shows that Bianca Marroquin's last day in March 13th.  Lana Gordon is involved with Hadestown.  Maybe Terra C can make another appearance at the Ambassador?  There was a time when Chicago cultivated celebrity Velmas.  Now, there is a very small pool of experienced Velmas:  Bianca Marroquin, AFW, Lana Gordon and Terra C.  

"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#2395

Posted: 2/12/22 at 11:28pm

It would be really great to see a new Velma or Roxie and have someone give it a fresh take. I worry that AFW will replace Bianca in March.

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#2396

Posted: 2/13/22 at 6:37pm

The cast and crew of "Chicago" with their "interesting" views on tonight's Super Bowl game.  https://fb.watch/b9jV5nYMdb/

"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#2397

Posted: 2/13/22 at 8:07pm

The best Velma Kelly I've never had a chance to see ---Pia Douwes.   She played Velma Kelly on Broadway in 2004.  https://youtu.be/RcyrFTUS5uQ

"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)

[Pine-Sol Scented Air]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2398

Posted: 2/14/22 at 7:59pm

Is Charlotte D'Amboise returning to Velma, or did Amra take it over permanently? 

[BrodyFosse123]

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread#2399

Posted: 2/14/22 at 8:31pm

EricMontreal22 said: "Ha, I was gonna say. But he did suffer a heart attack while working on Chicago right? Or wait was that Pippin? "

PIPPIN opened on Broadway in 1972.  He suffered his first heart attack while CHICAGO was in rehearsals in 1975. 

Bob Fosse died of fatal heart attack in September 1987.  He was in Washington DC overlooking the national tour of his 1986 Broadway revival of SWEET CHARITY.  He collapsed on the street while walking with Gwen Verdon.