Leigh Zimmerman Chicago dates?

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 11/19/17 at 10:59pm

Hey all, I was wondering how long Leigh will be back as Velma. I promised my girlfriend she can finally see a Velma who isn’t Amra

[Blockhead24]

Posted: 11/19/17 at 11:19pm

I'd check telecharge.com

Updated On: 11/19/17 at 11:19 PM

[JVJ93]

Posted: 11/19/17 at 11:27pm

Upon first reading the title of this thread, I thought Leigh Silverman (the director) was going into Chicago as Velma and I was equal parts horrified/confused lol.

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 11/19/17 at 11:29pm

Dec 10 sloppy Leigh goes bye bye. Big Star Amra returns the 11th.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 11/20/17 at 8:33am

Leigh Zimmerman was fantastic and made some magic on the stage. I had a lovely time chatting with her at the stage door and backstage. She IS a star in the minds of many!!

[quizking101]

Posted: 11/20/17 at 9:13am

I saw Chicago on Fan Day back in 2011(?), and it was Leigh and Bianca Marroquin. 

Leigh just oozed sex appeal for me, and I thought she nailed the comedy.

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 11/20/17 at 11:53am

JBradshaw said: "Dec 10 sloppy Leigh goes bye bye. Big Star Amra returns the 11th. "

I never found Leigh to be sloppy, she’s actually one of my favorite Velmas.

And in my humble opinion I’d take anyone over Amra’s bored, mechanical performance. Her stay as Velma this go round has been nearly 7 years, she needs to move on. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/20/17 at 12:30pm

He Sheila Bryant in the West End revival of A Chorus Line was stellar. I can't imagine anything less for her Velma in Chicago.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 11/20/17 at 1:11pm

Amra looked bored and tired in the role back in like 2011, the last time I saw her.  I can only imagine how stale that performance is these days. 

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 11/20/17 at 5:09pm

That’s how Brenda Braxton got too. Lazy.
You’re best bet is to see the show the rare times Amra is out and Donna Marie is on as Velma.

Re Leigh. She’s a very nice and stunning lady. I’ve seen her as Kitty and Velma. I don’t care for her Velma. I liked her Velma in London back when she first started - and was blonde. When she came back something changed a bit and I don’t care for it. I hated the fan day show. Jazz was a mess imo

Personally I think some of the best Velma’s were (in no specific order) Ruthie, Ute, Jasmine, Bebe, Donna Marie

[Miss Jezebel DuPree2]

Posted: 11/22/17 at 9:10am

Leigh Zimmerman and Charlotte d'Amboise?  This may make me see Chicago again!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 11/22/17 at 10:47am

You may want to hurry.  Charlotte leaves on Dec. 3, while Leigh Zimmerman departs on Dec. 10th. 

Updated On: 11/22/17 at 10:47 AM