I think it's an interesting idea that Kara will be the new Roxie in September. At the very least, she can sing. Now, she'll go thru the "Chicago" boot camp and learn the choreography. Hopefully, she'll do the regular dance numbers, instead of the simplified versions. I think that "Chicago" is a great show. It has to do...what it needs to do... to survive as a business. Yes, it relies on stunt casting to a degree. (On a side note: I actually saw a video clip of Melanie Griffith singing in the show. I thought..."huh?") I hope it lasts for years and years to come. They have an amazing cast, quite a few who have been with the show for years. While other musicals appear and disappear over the years, it's great that "Chicago" keeps on going. from RC in Dallas (in town to see "Spamalot" and "Chicago" in Fort Worth.)
"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)