Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With "Chicago"

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With "Chicago"#1

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

"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)

[darreyl102]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #2

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!

Darreyl with an L!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #2

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

"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)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #3

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.

"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)

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

[PalJoey]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #4

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]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #5

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

"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)

[BwayGeek2]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #6

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

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

[shrekster224]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #7

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

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #8

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.

"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)

[Phantom4ever]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #9

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

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

[BwayBuff2]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #10

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]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #11

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.

Darreyl with an L!

[shrekster224]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #12

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]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #13

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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"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)

[ljay889]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #14

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

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

[DottieD'Luscia]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #15

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.

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #16

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).

"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)

[somethingwicked]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #17

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.

Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

[matineeidol2591]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #18

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

Do we know who replaced Pope in Pippin?

[matineeidol2591]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #19

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

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

[brettarnett]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #20

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]

Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With #21

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.

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008