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
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Updated On: 11/19/17 at 11:19 PMFeatured Actor Joined: 3/27/16
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.
Dec 10 sloppy Leigh goes bye bye. Big Star Amra returns the 11th.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Leigh Zimmerman and Charlotte d'Amboise? This may make me see Chicago again!
You may want to hurry. Charlotte leaves on Dec. 3, while Leigh Zimmerman departs on Dec. 10th.
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