Hamilton in Chicago — Page 12

Have tickets for the end up April. I wonder who Burr will be then.

Maybe Daniel Breaker for those who heard rumors. I'll still hope for Cynthia Erivo.

superyan said: "Can someone please explain to me (in a PM if you have to) what all the vitriol is about?



"It was apparently directed at my comment that I was disappointed I wouldn't catch Joshua Henry because my tickets are for late March. Given the golden opportunity I gave people to bash my intentionally ridiculous "tears instead of lemons" remark (yes I knew it was melodramatic when I typed it - it was somewhat tongue in cheek) I was a bit surprised lizziecurry opted to point out that even if I had tickets for earlier (while Joshua was still part of the cast) he could have called out sick, etc. the day I was there. It was unnecessarily snarky and condescending. I think most people on these boards have some knowledge of how theater works. Obviously an actor can call out sick, be on vacation, whatever. I go to a lot of shows a year and it happens. I don't get angry or have expectations that they are superhuman or owe me anything. However, we all have a right to be disappointed or sad to miss the opportunity to see them perform. It doesnt mean we are ignorant or demanding, frankly I just love musical theater and appreciate those who are particularly talented and do my best to see them. Anyway, I'm still hoping Wayne Brady will surprise us all. You never know.

I saw the show tonight, overall I found it to be a much more enjoyable experience than with the OBC.

Standouts were Burr, Angelica, Eliza, King George and Jefferson. I preferred all listed to their original counterparts.

Also, I overheard an usher talking to an audience member about Wayne Brady and I heard that he will only be in for 3 months (but to me that seems unusually short so I'm second guessing myself haha).

Was anyone there when this happened? http://www.playbill.com/article/man-who-disrupted-chicago-hamilton-gets-banned-from-theatre

I picked up a last minute ticket last night to see Josh Henry once more before he goes. He is just something else. I can finally say I think he's even better than LOJ in the role (and I LOVED LOJ).

Miguel keeps getting better. I was really impressed with him last night. And the women are just so consistently good. The whole cast makes me happy. (I prefer Chris Jackson on the whole, but is it sacrilege to admit I prefer Jonathan Kirkland's booming version of One Last Time? Because I kind of do.)

I have tickets near the end of Wayne Brady's run and I wish I could be more excited... maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised?

So plenty of us have expressed disappointment over Joshua Henry leaving the Chicago cast and the casting of Wayne Brady. I certainly fall into the first category (very sad I won't catch Henry). Many have posted that Brady is the "wrong" choice but I'd be interested in hearing others' takes on why they believe he can't pull it off (just because he has huge shoes to fill doesn't necessarily make him incapable). I'm not asking to invite mean comments about him or anyone on this thread, I'm genuinely curious as someone who appreciates theater but does not proclaim to know everything. So far the only thing I've read as an argument against his casting is that a well-known tv "celebrity" may take us out of the performance too much - which I completely get - but the hope is that he will be able to disappear into the character. That said, I've been "taken out of the performance" on occasion seeing well-known Broadway actors. Falsettos and Hedwig are 2 examples. Adored both but at the end of the day I was very much aware that I was watching Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle as Whizzer and Marvin and NPH as Hedwig. I don't think they fully disappeared for me - and that's not a knock on their performances in any way, nor did it diminish my enjoyment. It just is what it is because they are well known. Maybe that's just me, but I'm curious to hear others' thoughts because I'm still hoping Brady will still give a great performance even if he's not Joshua Henry. But several of you likely know more than I do and I'm anxious to hear your thoughts.

superyan said: "ggersten said: "Brady was announced to be performing Burr from January 17 to April 9. "

Can you show me that announcement? I want to pass it on to a friend."

BWW Article on Announcement

My teenage son and I flew up to Chicago from Florida to see the show December 10 (I used to live there) and we totally agree with you - we loved the cast! Joshua Henry was unbelievable and Miguel has a wonderful singing voice. So glad we got to see Joshua before he announced his departure.

Not surprised LMM snagged Joshua for the tour. Here is a quote from LMM about Joshua that recently appeared in EW:

EW: When was the last time you listened to Bring It On: The Musical?

LMM: "Oh, fairly recently! It was after seeing [Joshua] Henry’s incandescent performance in Chicago. He is giving a Burr performance for the ages right now in Chicago, and I loved it so, so much that I went and listened to his vocals on “Cross the Line.” He wasn’t in Bring It On: The Musical but it’s his vocals on the last song that Jackson sings. I went back and listened to that tune because I was just in such a Josh Henry state of mind."

Just saw Wayne's first performance as Burr and we was great! I have seen 4 Burrs and each have had their best moments. If I had to describe each in one word I would describe Leslie as Sly, Brandon as Vulnerable, Joshua as Passionate, and Wayne as Poised. His Burr is cool calm and collected until he let it all out in RWIT, which was great. His voice does not have the range of Joshua, but it is powerful when it needs to be and silky smooth at other times. He did not ham anything up and really sank into the character and didn't rely on just being Wayne Brady.



A few times he messed up lines, a few more noticeable than others, but I'm sure by the end of the week that will all be solidified. His dancing was really good, not great, but I also assume that will get better in time.

If you have any questions just ask!



PS. The whole Chicago cast is on fire. Alex is killing it as the King, Miguel is a passionate and powerful Hamilton, Joshua Kirkland has greatly improved and grown on me the most out of anyone in this cast, and Chris, Wallace, and Jose continue to put out memorable and unique performances that I love every single time.

I hope it's a matinee on February 15th. That's all.

ggersten said: "LMM to maybe perform in Chicago?

which night? ?

I know the sentence commutation is a serious event - but, if this were to happen, how much advance notice do you think there would be? And at what level will the bidding for tix start? (I'm guessing there would be no formal advance notice)



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Rivera gets out of prison May 17. I have tickets for the show 4 days later....

I quite enjoyed Wallace's take on Mulligan/Madison when I saw the show in November.