Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
#0Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 9:56am
"A spokesperson for the musical said the change in plans is due to Wilson's other commitments. Michelle DeJean has announced on her official website that she will step into the role of Roxie Hart once Wilson leaves, playing the merry murderess Aug. 8-20."
Playbill.com article.
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#1re: Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 10:14am
Good for Michelle... I'm sure she'll be great... I always enjoyed seeing her in CHICAGO and now she can play Roxie on Broadway. 
That is, until they replace her w/ Tori (just kidding) I really hope Michelle gets to do this for a while...
#2re: Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 10:38amGuess the Usher news scared her off.....j/k. Or am I?
#3re: Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 10:54amRita was to leave before Usher started anyway.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#4re: Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 10:58amShhh...that's the joke :)
CJR
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/14/03
#5re: Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 11:38am
I <3 Michelle. Im so thrilled for her 
If in Heaven you don't excel, you can always party down in hell...
Tag
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#6re: Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 12:38pmDo we know yet who Roxie and Velma are during Usher's run?
#7re: Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 12:44pmBrenda Braxton is contracted through July 23rd... anyone know if she'll extend?
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#8re: Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 12:54pmHow was Rita, anyway? Out of her league "Melanie" style? Or just out of her league?
CJR
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/14/03
#9re: Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 1:21pmBianca Marroquin begins her run as Roxie the same night as Usher
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DAME
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#10re: Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 1:23pmBianca Marroquin is great in the role.
#11re: Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 1:24pmCJR, are you sure Bianca is coming in? The rumors are that they are trying to get Spelling to start the same night as Usher...
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#12re: Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 1:31pmI would think the Weisslers would wait and put in Spelling after Usher leaves. Why blow their wad on two celebs at once? Usher will sell the show just fine.
CJR
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/14/03
#13re: Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 1:33pmAbsolutely, 110% positive Bianca begins the same night. This is straight from Bianca's mouth to my ears. After her Broadway run, she heads back out on Tour
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Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#14re: Rita Wilson cancels Chicago extension, DeJean to step in.
Posted: 7/18/06 at 6:44pmhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=10990
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