Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With "Chicago"

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/6/13 at 5:05pm

Hello all. For those of you who happen to be fans of "Chicago", Michael Cusumano is leaving the show. This weekend will be his last with the show. Best of luck to you! from RC in Austin, Texas

[darreyl102]

Posted: 9/6/13 at 5:09pm

I LOVE Mikey! I really hate to see him go. He is such a talent but also a super sweet guy too. He’s just wonderful!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/6/13 at 5:19pm

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/7/13 at 12:43pm

Michael Cusumano is scheduled to perform at an event this coming September 11, 2013. The show is at 54 Below and begins at 11 p.m. EST.

Updated On: 9/7/13 at 12:43 PM

[PalJoey]

Posted: 9/7/13 at 1:32pm

He is extraordinarily talented and clever. I hope his next gig uses and demonstrates the totality of his talent.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/9/13 at 7:16am

[BwayGeek2]

Posted: 9/9/13 at 6:02pm

That's too bad! I never got the chance to see him in it!

[shrekster224]

Posted: 9/9/13 at 6:08pm

Anyone know what's next for him? I'm assuming he booked another show...

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/10/13 at 11:51am

I have no idea what his future plans are. When he posts it on Facebook, I'll share the news.

[Phantom4ever]

Posted: 9/10/13 at 12:32pm

I wonder if they will hire someone new for the Me and My Baby specialty?

[BwayBuff2]

Posted: 9/10/13 at 4:04pm

Hey y'all! So, Mikey is a friend of mine and yes, he is leaving Chicago. But, he actually doesn't have anything else lined up yet, unfortunately. He just feels like his time with Chicago is over. So, see it if you can before he leaves! He's an incredible dancer and helps bring the ensemble to life! He'll be missed.

[darreyl102]

Posted: 9/10/13 at 4:27pm

I am really gonna miss him! nobody filled those pants as well as he did if you know what I mean.

[shrekster224]

Posted: 9/10/13 at 7:52pm

So Ryan Worsing replaced him but Denny Paschall took over "Me and My Baby." It should also be worth noting that Stephanie Pope joined the cast! Gabrielle McClinton (American Idiot tour) replaced her in Pippin. Interesting career choice....

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/10/13 at 8:16pm

Wow, this is news. Stephanie Pope now plays the role of "Annie", as well as being the 3rd "Velma Kelly" understudy. I'm surprised that a third understudy has been selected...seeing that Amra Fay Wright is Velma till June 2014. Good for Ryan Worsing that he's back with the show.
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[ljay889]

Posted: 9/10/13 at 8:42pm

Pope left PIPPIN for this??? huh? Must have been the Weisslers.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 9/10/13 at 8:46pm

^I was going to say the same thing. To leave a brilliant revival to go to one that's way past its expiration date.

I remember Michael from the ballet corps at ABT in the late 90s.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/10/13 at 9:08pm

Wow, I wonder if there will be more "Chicago" cast changes. I noticed that Cristy Candler (who made those avante garde Facebook videos with Michael Cusumano) is not listed as a cast member. Also, Melissa Rae Mahon (Go-to-Hell Kitty and Roxie understudy) will probably return sometime in October (after an extended maternity leave).

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 9/11/13 at 12:48am

I wonder if the Weisslers ultimately realized they wanted a younger understudy for Patina in PIPPIN and offered Pope a track back in CHICAGO as a consolation prize.

[matineeidol2591]

Posted: 9/11/13 at 1:36am

Do we know who replaced Pope in Pippin?

[matineeidol2591]

Posted: 9/11/13 at 1:38am

oopsie, didnt read the thread closely enough. I see it now!

[brettarnett]

Posted: 9/11/13 at 1:53am

I can't believe Pope is already out of Pippin, it doesn't make any sense. More money perhaps?

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 9/11/13 at 1:56pm

Not that it matters, but I saw Stephanie as Velma in Las Vegas (with Chita and Ben) and she was great, she really held her own against those two legends! Maybe she'll be they're new Charlotte, running between shows like Charlotte back and forth with Sweet Charity back in the day.