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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#2425Chicago 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)
#2426Chicago 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
#2427Chicago 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)
#2428Chicago 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)
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2429Chicago 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.
#2430Chicago 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)
#2431Chicago 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.
pattilupony
Chorus Member Joined: 10/27/21
#2432Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/6/22 at 10:00pmACL2006 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.
#2433Chicago 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
#2434Chicago 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)
#2435Chicago 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)
#2436Chicago 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.
#2437Chicago 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)
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2438Chicago 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.
pattilupony
Chorus Member Joined: 10/27/21
#2439Chicago 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.
#2440Chicago 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.
pattilupony
Chorus Member Joined: 10/27/21
#2441Chicago 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.
#2442Chicago 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)
hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
#2443Chicago 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?
#2444Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 3/12/22 at 9:12pm
It has to be a glitch, it’s working just fine for me.
#2445Chicago 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.
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2446Chicago 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. 
#2447Chicago 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.
#2448Chicago 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.
#2449Chicago 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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