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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Mar 23rd, 2014 1:04 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

This is Bianca Marroquin's part 2 of their Denver soundcheck. At the end, there's a tiny bit of Bianca singing "Nowadays" in Spanish. Awesome video.... (more...)

Two wonderful Carol Channing interviews
Mar 23rd, 2014 7:06 AM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I saw the second interview. She is amazing. Although she comes across as a little "dotty", it's done with a purpose. Carol knows exactly what she is doing and times everything her own way. I did get the impression that she didn't like talking about serious subjects. She is in her 90's now, so what the heck is taking so long with her being honored by the Kennedy Center?? Love her.... (more...)

Diva Talk: Chatting With "Beaches" and "A Chorus Line" star: Mara Davi
Mar 22nd, 2014 7:25 AM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Hello. I found this interesting article from Playbill.com.... (more...)

Kyle Dean Massey: Backstage With Pippin Episodes 1-8
Mar 20th, 2014 8:08 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

This is a cool video of Kyle Dean Massey and the various things he has to do to prepare for the role of Pippin. (from Broadway.com)... (more...)

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Mar 20th, 2014 4:58 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Here is a video clip of Bianca Marroquin upon her arrival in Denver with the touring company of "Chicago."... (more...)

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Mar 19th, 2014 4:59 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Here is a little video clip of Bianca Marroquin (Roxie) at the Buell Theatre (Denver, CO) with the Chicago National Tour. They're rehearsing with the orchestra. Thanks Bianca!... (more...)

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Mar 19th, 2014 5:39 AM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I was looking through the Chicago cast list and noticed that the show (right now) only has one Velma understudy (Donna Marie Asbury). Angel Reda is no longer listed as a cast member. There are currently 3 Roxie understudies.... (more...)

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Mar 18th, 2014 9:05 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I heart Canada.... (more...)

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Mar 18th, 2014 8:28 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Elvis has landed at the Ambassador Theatre in "Chicago." Here are the pics from his opening night. If someone out there has a chance to see him, let us know how he is doing. It's nice to see some of the male ensemble in the pictures. Usually, they are ignored when it comes to publicity for the show.... (more...)

Hello! :)
Mar 17th, 2014 11:32 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Welcome High Flying Adored. You're probably aware that this board has more personalities than Sybil. Most of the people here are o.k. Some are witty...some think they're witty. There are some who are ready to pounce on someone, like a mouse does to cheese. Well, since you've been looking at this board for a while, you know what I'm talking about. Enjoy yourself, but be prepared.... (more...)

re: Lesbian Characters in Broadway Shows?
Mar 15th, 2014 10:32 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

At first, I didn't realize this thread was from years back. I got a bit wistful when I saw Margo Channing's post. There will never be another poster like Margo.... (more...)

ROCKY Reviews
Mar 14th, 2014 12:30 AM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Mattbrain...good for you. The show will need you (and more like you) to help make Rocky a success.... (more...)

ROCKY Reviews
Mar 14th, 2014 12:08 AM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Very recently, I was listening to a Broadway actress on Sirius XM on Broadway. It may have been Karen Ziemba. Anyway, this person was mentioning how sad that some shows suffer because certain influential critics have too much influence. She noted that there are too many out there who actually don't go to a show, because of what one critic or another says about a show. I say that is you're curious about Rocky, go see it and make up your own mind.... (more...)

Which Role In A Broadway Revival Would You Most Like To Play: Playbill.com
Mar 12th, 2014 2:37 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I don't think I could see all of it in one sitting...maybe over several days.... (more...)

Which BWW Veterans/Legends Should Post More?
Mar 11th, 2014 11:54 AM by Patti LuPone FANatic

By this, I mean those BWW veterans/legends who hardly post anymore. I can think of one: CapnHook. There must be others whose absence is felt around here.... (more...)

Top Hat Development Lab
Mar 10th, 2014 1:31 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I'd love to see Top Hat on Broadway!... (more...)

Breaking News: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Karen Olivo to Star in tick, tick...BOOM! for Encores!
Mar 9th, 2014 8:58 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I have a question...not being sarcastic. Is he going to rap or sing out in this role?... (more...)

ramin karimloo booed?
Mar 7th, 2014 9:48 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

As I remember the story, Patti was invited by someone at the Adelphi to attend Petula Clark's final "Sunset" in London. Miss LuPone was not impressed.... (more...)

Orion Griffiths' "Backstory" (CBS)
Mar 7th, 2014 6:35 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Here is a CBS This Morning segment on Orion Griffiths' injury and recovery. There is much more to the story.... (more...)

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Mar 7th, 2014 4:59 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

An example of Dylis Croman's dancing magic...from "Fosse." All I cay say is : "Wow!"... (more...)

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Mar 6th, 2014 8:10 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Here is a picture I found of Dylis Croman and Jason Patrick Sands (swoon) with other cast members. I can barely recognize Dylis with her Louise Brooks wig and all.... (more...)

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Mar 5th, 2014 11:25 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Is it just Dylis Croman doing the role of Roxie, while Bianca Marroquin takes a small vacay? I would have thought Melissa Rae Mahon would have gotten the nod. Just a thought.... (more...)

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Mar 4th, 2014 10:48 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I was looking thru the Chicago cast list and noticed one new swing and one less Velma understudy. It appears that Stephanie Pope is no longer with the cast.... (more...)

UPDATED Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 3/2/14
Mar 3rd, 2014 11:53 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

It would be GREAT if Les Miserables turns out to be a blockbuster. Broadway can only benefit from a successful show. Time will tell. Which shows seem to be on shaky ground? I noticed that Cinderella registered a significant drop from the previous week. Less than 3 weeks till Spring.... (more...)

re: Sirius XM- On Broadway
Feb 26th, 2014 11:11 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

When I hear her on the radio.....wiseacre.... (more...)

re: Sirius XM- On Broadway
Feb 26th, 2014 8:56 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

....the same sentiment I feel when Katharine Hepburn "sings" anything from "Coco."... (more...)

re: Sirius XM- On Broadway
Feb 26th, 2014 5:20 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Then, you have John Tartaglia. He's a nice fellow on his Sunday Funday program.... (more...)

re: Sirius XM- On Broadway
Feb 26th, 2014 2:10 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I don't get that sense about him. Yes, he's an acquired taste to some, but... all in all, he's a very knowledgeable person about music and the theatre. I don't think he's a know-it-all....but rather he knows a lot and knows a lot of people involved in musical theatre. I feel that he's Broadway's biggest supporter/cheerleader. Now, Julie James knows a lot about the theatre, but she tends to over-praise to the nth degree. Love Christine Pedi.... (more...)

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Feb 21st, 2014 9:51 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Jonart, I agree with you. She'd make a great Velma. Here's a video clip of a Univision dance show in Mexico called "Mira Quien Baila" (Look Who Dances). She does a bit of Velma in All That Jazz at the beginning and at the end. The chorus boys are kind of so so. She hits a phenomenal high note at the end.... (more...)

The Standbys: The Movie
Feb 21st, 2014 6:03 AM by Patti LuPone FANatic

This seems like a great idea to focus on the actors/actresses who make their living being a standby. I hope to see this film in Austin. (from Playbill.com) There's an exclusive NYC engagement: Feb. 21-27, 2014.... (more...)

Actors not coming out stage door
Feb 20th, 2014 11:34 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I've been fortunate in that most of the Chicago cast members seem to be willing to stage door (with the exception of A.F.W.). For example, Bianca Marroquin is quite lovely to her fans and chats it up a bit.... (more...)

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Feb 20th, 2014 11:13 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I just had a fleeting thought. Since "Chicago" would benefit from having a brand new "Velma", I think Patina Miller would be a brilliant choice. She wouldn't have to do a long term contract, maybe even 8 weeks or so. Who knows if she would even consider taking on the role of "Velma"? She'd be perfection, I believe.... (more...)

2014-2015 Announced National Tours Seasons
Feb 20th, 2014 1:58 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I'm actually thrilled that "Chicago" is going to S.A. So far, I've seen the show in: Dallas, Houston, Austin and soon in S.A. Awesome.... (more...)

Happy Birthday to John Tartaglia!
Feb 16th, 2014 5:29 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

He's working now in his show "Sunday Funday with John Tartaglia" on Sirius XM on Broadway. I'm listening to it now. Sigh, it's a song from the Julie Andrews recording of "The King and I" 1997.... (more...)

Writing to Charlotte D'Ambroise?
Feb 16th, 2014 5:15 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Send a self addressed stamped mailer to : Charlotte D'Amboise (no r in her last name) c/o Music Box Theatre 239 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036... (more...)

Happy Birthday to John Tartaglia!
Feb 16th, 2014 1:24 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

He seems to be a very nice and knowledgeable person, when I listen to him in his Sunday radio show on Sirius XM on Broadway. I never knew he was an Elmo understudy.... (more...)

They'll Always Be Bosom Buddies: Charles Busch and Julie Halston
Feb 16th, 2014 6:13 AM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Honestly, they should consider writing a book about their friendship and many artistic collaborations. Can you imagine the stories they could tell? Please make it so Mr. Busch.... (more...)

They'll Always Be Bosom Buddies: Charles Busch and Julie Halston
Feb 16th, 2014 5:52 AM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I love this Charles Busch-Julie Halston interview (Playbill.com). It's so nice to read about a creative partnership that has endured for so many years.... (more...)

How long do you think the long-running shows have left?
Feb 14th, 2014 11:10 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

It is hard to imagine Broadway without "Chicago." However, at some point, it is bound to happen. I wish the producers would tweak the show to a certain degree. At the very least, they could offer the role of Velma to more than just one person. Having one person monopolize that role becomes boring after a while. Other ladies can do justice to the role (for example, Leigh Zimmerman). Anyone but A.F.W.... (more...)

Laura Benanti and Susan Blackweel to Host Tony's 2014
Feb 9th, 2014 1:31 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Love Laura Benanti. I can't stand Susan Blackwell.... (more...)

Happy Birthday, Judith Light!
Feb 9th, 2014 10:12 AM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I just heard it on Sirius XM on Broadway. Loved her in "Ugly Betty" and saw her moving performance as Vince Lombardi's wife in "Lombardi". She's such a wonderful supporter of the gay community, that words escape me. Brava!... (more...)

BRONX BOMBERS Reviews
Feb 7th, 2014 8:30 AM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I'm a little bit muddled as to how Isherwood rated this play. I get the sense that he didn't think it was "wow", but rather "o.k.".... (more...)

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Feb 5th, 2014 9:35 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Yikes, so it's been about 12 years or so since there's been a celebrity Velma. Since that's the case, it does seem time that a concerted effort is made to find such a person. The show would benefit from it.... (more...)

Nick Adams, Wicked... and His Special Understudy
Feb 5th, 2014 5:52 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I came across this interesting article (from Broadway.com) about Nick Adams joining the Wicked Tour for 9 months. Not only that, but he gets to include his dog and his boyfriend (who happens to be Nick's understudy). What are the odds of that happening? Best of luck to Nick!... (more...)

Neil Patrick Harris Says He WON'T Host the Tony Awards This Year
Feb 5th, 2014 12:00 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I agree with the mention of Laura Benanti as a Tony Host. She is one funny Broadway lady. (example. I heard her on the Sirius XM on Broadway. She makes a joke that not many people know that 54 Below is totally made up of cocaine. I'm curious...who officially decides on a Tony host?... (more...)

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Feb 5th, 2014 11:54 AM by Patti LuPone FANatic

It has been quite a while since there was a celebrity "Roxie." It has been years I imagine that a celebrity has been cast as "Velma". Why not have Jasmine Guy have a go at it again? It probably is tougher to find a celebrity Velma, since that role not easy at all.... (more...)

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Feb 4th, 2014 6:39 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Normally, I wouldn't give Fox News a second thought, but Bianca Marroquin and Amra Faye were guests of the Don Imus Show. Here they are performing "My Own Best Friend."... (more...)

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/2/14
Feb 3rd, 2014 4:20 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

Wow...that's a very signficant loss for "Chicago." How does it work for a show that has been around for so long? Do the producers have built up reserves to see them through the lean weeks? I'm curious as to how they have managed to survive so many lean winters.... (more...)

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Feb 2nd, 2014 10:57 PM by Patti LuPone FANatic

I actually saw the tour in San Antonio in the summer of 1999. It was o.k. I barely remember it.... (more...)

Playbill.com: The Screening Room: Celebrating Christian Borle
Feb 2nd, 2014 8:26 AM by Patti LuPone FANatic

This is a compilation of memorable roles from: Smash, Broadway Miscast, Legally Blonde, Peter and the Starcatcher and Sound of Music. Oh, the first one is an ad from eBay. (from Playbill.com)... (more...)