Hamilton in Chicago - Page 23
Hamilton in Chicago
Hamilton Chicago #550
Posted: 8/2/19 at 8:54am
I saw the Chicago company shortly after it opened. To date Josh Henry is in a tie with Nicholas Christopher as my favorite Burr, and Karen Olivo is my favorite Angelica. I hope to get out there to see it one more time before it closes.
How was Paris Nix as Lafayette/Jefferson?
Hamilton Chicago #551
Posted: 8/2/19 at 9:13am
Paris Nix was great! His Jefferson was spot on. His Lafayette very funny. Although I will say "Guns and Ships" was hard to understand if you don't already know the lyrics (although I've had this probably with each Lafayette I've seen). The song really is just SO fast.
Hamilton Chicago #552
Posted: 8/2/19 at 10:12am
DottieD'Luscia said: "I saw the Chicago company shortly after it opened. To date Josh Henry is in a tie with Nicholas Christopher as my favorite Burr, and Karen Olivois my favorite Angelica. I hope to get out there to see it one more time before it closes.
How was Paris Nix as Lafayette/Jefferson?"
Paris Nix is FABULOUS. I saw him on his very first night and was impressed that he debuted so strong. Then I went at the end of May and he was even more amazing-- just so charismatic and equally good in both parts, which I think a lot of people struggle with. I think he's currently my second favorite in Chicago, behind Miguel Cervantes. I really hope he's able to transfer after Chicago closes.
Updated On: 8/2/19 at 10:12 AM
Hamilton Chicago #553
Posted: 8/2/19 at 10:34am
I have to say, I've been very pleased with the Lafayette/Jefferson's that I've seen (Bryson Bruce and Chris Lee).
Hamilton Chicago #555
Posted: 8/2/19 at 1:37pm
Grabbed a partial view tonight... Orch-R Row Y Seat 2.
Is this the dreaded seat behind a pillar?
I tripled check to make sure it wasn't and I still don't trust it. Haha
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/13
Hamilton Chicago #556
Posted: 8/2/19 at 1:59pm
TheSassySam said: "Grabbed a partial view tonight... Orch-R Row Y Seat 2.
Is this the dreaded seat behind a pillar?
I tripled check to make sure it wasn't and I still don't trust it. Haha"
Looks like there will be a pole in your view in at least some capacity:
Hamilton Chicago #557
Posted: 8/2/19 at 2:04pm
I don’t have enough good things to say about Paris Nix. Really. He performs with so much energy, enthusiasm, and joy and his ability shines through so much. I’ve yet to find see anyone touch Daveed Diggs’s Lafayette, but Paris is probably #2.
Hamilton Chicago #558
Posted: 8/2/19 at 4:16pm
TheSassySam said: "Grabbed a partial view tonight... Orch-R Row Y Seat 2.
Is this the dreaded seat behind a pillar?
I tripled check to make sure it wasn't and I still don't trust it. Haha"
Seat 2 shouldn't be directly behind it but it'll definitely obstruct some of the stage.
Hamilton Chicago #559
Posted: 8/2/19 at 5:32pmI would love to see Akron Watson, Nikki Renee Daniels, and Paris Nix join the Broadway company after Chicago closes (or any of the other companies!) The current Chicago cast is amazing, but those 3 are top rate.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
Hamilton Chicago #560
Posted: 9/4/19 at 12:58am
Saw this tonight for 1st time & have to add to the chorus - very impressed by both Miguel Cervantes and Paris Nix. Audience adored Tamar Greene (Wahington) and Andrew Call (King George). Sandra Okuboyejo was on as Angelica & I heard some people complain, but I thought she was good - but I only have the OBC recording to compare her too. Robert Ariza was on as Laurens/Philip & he & Cervantes look a lot alike, so they really felt like father & son.
Liked how with merch they have a special t-shirt that riffs on the Chicago city flag, as on a walking tour I did with 2nd City theatre (this is my 1st ever time in Chicago, so doing all the tourist stuff) the guide talked about what a big deal their city flag is locally.
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