Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

[quizking101]

Posted: 10/14/15 at 11:33am

Did anyone catch his first performance last night? I'm considering going back just for him, but want to hear how he fits into the show as a whole before I buy tickets.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 10/14/15 at 11:50am

 

He Tweeted this beforehand:

 

So that's what being shot out of a canon feels like! ?#‎CheckYourPants?

 

And then posted this on Facebook after:

 

Had a fantastic first show at Chicago The Musical last night. The cast, crew and orchestra are a caring group of pros who guided me gently through the sexy-ass "three ring circus" that is CHICAGO.

Can't wait to put a little finesse on ol' Billy Flynn over the next few shows and dig deeper over my three month run on Broadway.

See you there?...

 

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/14/15 at 11:59am

So, I saw this years and years ago, and had no intention of going back - but - for Jason, I just might.   I have loved all of his performances in anything I've ever seen him in.   And, he's just a good guy.

(I enjoyed the show - just didn't feel the need to see it again)

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/14/15 at 2:12pm

if Amra doesn't extend past 11/22, I'd wait until she leaves to see it. Hopefully Carly Hughes returns as Velma if Amra leaves.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/14/15 at 2:13pm

Thanks.  I'll keep an eye out.

Updated On: 10/14/15 at 02:13 PM

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 10/14/15 at 2:42pm

Oh, it must be such a treat to see him in CHICAGO. I saw him in the L.A tryouts for CURTAINS and he did a beautiful job with that Kander & Ebb music. And he is sexy as hell, which fits so nicely with this particular show. Would love to hear reports from those who get to see him. It's great when the show casts wonderful Broadway actors who haven't been in it for years.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 10/14/15 at 2:54pm

 

For the record, I saw it with Amra-Faye Wright a few years ago and thought she was great.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 10/14/15 at 3:50pm

PalJoey said: 

 

For the record, I saw it with Amra-Faye Wright a few years ago and thought she was great.

 

Completely agree. She was my first Velma and the only one I've seen on Broadway and she was fantastic. I'm sure someone new like Danieley also brings out a different kind of energy as well. Honestly, if I lived in NY I'd run to see it...it's Rumer Willis that would make me wait, I guess.

 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 10/14/15 at 5:26pm

ACL... A very talented Velma will fill in for AFW for a few weeks.  After that, the usual thing is for AFW to return for another run.  There are those who wish that would change.  Now, since we have a new and exciting Billy Flynn, then there is cause for joy at the Ambassador. 

Updated On: 10/15/15 at 05:26 PM

[Blockhead24]

Posted: 10/14/15 at 5:31pm

ray-andallthatjazz86 said: "PalJoey said: 

 

For the record, I saw it with Amra-Faye Wright a few years ago and thought she was great.

 

Completely agree. She was my first Velma and the only one I've seen on Broadway and she was fantastic. I'm sure someone new like Danieley also brings out a different kind of energy as well. Honestly, if I lived in NY I'd run to see it...it's Rumer Willis that would make me wait, I guess."

 

I really enjoyed Rumer when I saw her last week--she was great.

Updated On: 10/14/15 at 05:31 PM

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 10/15/15 at 12:50pm

Is there a reason you keep making these lil comments about me?

ive never claimed to know things that other people don't know. I've just been involved with the show in the past and I have friends in the show.  I just post facts that I know or have been told.  

Grow up Pattifan and stop the lil disses and comments.

btw Amra really isn't as terrible as she's made out to be. Her take on Velma, isn't my personal fav interepatition but she's really not the trainwreck she's made out to be.

 

 

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "ACL... Terra C is going into the show after AFW leaves for her several weeks vacation (then usually returns..ugh).  This is from JBradshaw, who knows all things about the show that we don't know about.  

 

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[adamgreer]

Posted: 10/15/15 at 2:29pm

I like you, JBradshaw, but I have to disagree about AFW. Easily the most disinterested, bored, phoning it in Velma I've seen in this revival (though to be fair  I probably haven't seen nearly as many as you have). 

[AHTC]

Posted: 10/15/15 at 2:47pm

I was not a super fan of Ms. McLeod when I saw her, though she was ok. The best Velma I've ever seen was Nancy Lemenager, who did it for about 3 minutes.

[imeldasturn]

Posted: 10/15/15 at 4:23pm

Oh, is she really coming back? She was my first Velma and I loved her!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 10/15/15 at 5:51pm

I have never said AFW was terrible.  Others have made far more pointed comments about her. I've seen her play as Velma.  She is quite talented.   However,  I do wish that other talented ladies would get the opportunity to play Velma on Broadway.  Whenever someone else actually gets a chance to play the role, then I see in this board that people get excited about the show.  I feel that it would be actually good for the show to see other Velmas in the mix.  I'm sure there are others who feel as I do.