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#2426

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/2/22 at 6:32pm

My wish would be for Dylis Croman to return as Roxie...and then serve as a mentor to an incoming Emma Pittman. As Judy Tenuta says: "It can happen!"

"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)
#2427

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/2/22 at 9:52pm

No to the dylis, sorry.
she’s a fine generic Roxie.


the show needs *something* more cause it’s stale as hell.


props for quoting Judy. Love! Good job PIG



hell Judy T as Mama

#2428

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/3/22 at 5:44pm

How about Lucy Lawless or Lynda Carter as Matron Mama Morton? Both of them have a significant fan base. I think L.L. was Mama in a Hollywood Bowl production of Chicago.

"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)
#2429

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/3/22 at 5:44pm

How about Lucy Lawless or Lynda Carter as Matron Mama Morton? Both of them have a significant fan base. I think L.L. was Mama in a Hollywood Bowl production of Chicago.

"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)
#2430

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/3/22 at 6:01pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "How about Lucy Lawless or Lynda Carter as Matron Mama Morton? Both of them have a significant fan base. I think L.L. was Mama in a Hollywood Bowl production of Chicago."

Lynda Carter played Mama Morton in 2005 in the London production of CHICAGO.

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

#2431

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/6/22 at 10:54am

For today's performances at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Chicago understudies Jessica Ernest (Roxie Hart) and Mary Claire King (Velma Kelly) will take on those principal roles. Last night, it was Rachel Schur as Roxie Hart and Christine Cornish Smith as Velma Kelly. It's good that those understudies are getting opportunities to perform their respective roles.

"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)
#2432

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/6/22 at 10:57am

So did Charlotte return on Monday or not?

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.
#2433

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/6/22 at 10:00pm

ACL2006 said: "So did Charlotte return on Monday or not?"



She definitely was on Monday night... but not sure how many she did after that. She's definitely been out since at least Friday as has Bianca.

#2434

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/6/22 at 10:10pm

If Justina Machado wasn't so busy, I'd love for her to take on Roxie; she was meant to come to Broadway with Mambo Kings before it got cancelled.

Chrissy Metz could be a fun Mama Morton, we know she can sing performing on the Oscars.



"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#2435

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/6/22 at 11:57pm

I think she migh make a wonderful Matron Mama Morton. Machado would not be a good choice for 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)
#2436

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/8/22 at 6:55am

Rachel Schur Chase announced on her Instagram page that she's taking on the principal role of Roxie for a time. I'm thinking she'll be the official Roxie after Charlotte and before Pamela?

"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)
#2437

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/8/22 at 9:24am

It might be immediately. Doesn't sound like Charlotte can continue. Also guessing Dylis can't jump in until Anderson starts. Easier to do it this way and then just bring in a veteran to cover Rachel's track.

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.
#2438

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/9/22 at 6:30am

The fabulous Hayley Swindal is making a return as Matron Mama Morton from Mon. March 14 ---Sun. March 20th. I once requested a Cameo from her. She is sooo amazing!!!

"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)
#2439

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/9/22 at 9:46am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "The fabulous Hayley Swindal is making a return as Matron Mama Morton from Mon. March 14 ---Sun. March 20th. I once requested a Cameo from her. She is sooo amazing!!!"

Who? Here’s hoping there’s some additional exciting stunt casting done for Pamela’s run. She just brought back the spark and excitement CHICAGO has been missing for decades. So many people I know who don’t care for Broadway are buying tickets to see her. Can she sing? Can she dance? Who cares! Melanie Griffith proved Roxie doesn’t need to do either. Heck, she received a rave review in NYT. Pamela’s accessible and charismatic personality will radiate on that Ambassador stage. Enough with this “who is she?” fill ins.

#2440

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/9/22 at 9:56am

Amra Faye has been back as Velma the past two nights. Wonder if Bianca will be back at all to finish out her last week, but if they brought Amra in I suspect she might not be.

#2441

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/9/22 at 11:30am

Geez, Bianca sure has been out a lot.

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.
#2442

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/9/22 at 1:02pm

ACL2006 said: "Geez, Bianca sure has been out a lot."

She did an interview a few weeks ago about developing severe vertigo after her bout with covid and spending the holidays in the hospital. That's why she missed most of January and extended her contract the first time. Hope she's alright, sad to think of the long term effects covid might have on these performers who were exposing themselves to it this past year.

#2443

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/12/22 at 6:31pm

Jeff Gorti (Chicago's Billy Flynn u/s) will be involved with the Encore 2022 New York City Center production of "The Life". He will return to "Chicago" once "The Life" ends its 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)
#2444

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/12/22 at 8:35pm

I'm confused-I was going to see what prices were like for when Pamela Anderson starts her run...they've either all sold out or they're not on sale yet because on Telecharge I can't click on the dates. Anyone else experiencing this?

#2446

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/13/22 at 8:10pm

I’ve been trying to find pictures of Khandi Alexander as Velma from 1998. Entertainment Tonight back then did a segment about her replacing as Velma with lots of clips.

#2447

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/13/22 at 8:19pm

JBradshaw said: "I’ve been trying to find pictures of Khandi Alexander as Velma from 1998. Entertainment Tonight back then did a segment about her replacing as Velma with lots of clips."

Its been almost a decade since you last asked and nothing has surfaced. I think you can let go of this hope and move on. wink

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

#2448

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/13/22 at 11:58pm

And it’s been since 1998 I saw a entertainment tonight segment with many clips of her Velma.


i keep asking for pictures cause her Velma looks the long pony was amazing.

#2449

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/13/22 at 11:58pm

And it’s been since 1998 I saw a entertainment tonight segment with many clips of her Velma.


i keep asking for pictures cause her Velma looks the long pony was amazing.

#2450

Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread

Posted: 3/14/22 at 10:37am

No word on the "new" Velma or Billy that start today?

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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