Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With "Chicago"
Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With "Chicago"
#1Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With "Chicago"
Posted: 9/6/13 at 5:05pmHello 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)
#2Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/6/13 at 5:09pmI 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!
#2Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
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)
#3Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
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
#4Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/7/13 at 1:32pmHe is extraordinarily talented and clever. I hope his next gig uses and demonstrates the totality of his talent.
#5Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
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)
#6Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/9/13 at 6:02pmThat's too bad! I never got the chance to see him in it!
#7Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/9/13 at 6:08pmAnyone know what's next for him? I'm assuming he booked another show...
#8Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/10/13 at 11:51amI 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)
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#9Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/10/13 at 12:32pmI wonder if they will hire someone new for the Me and My Baby specialty?
#10Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/10/13 at 4:04pmHey 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.
#11Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/10/13 at 4:27pmI am really gonna miss him! nobody filled those pants as well as he did if you know what I mean.
Darreyl with an L!
#12Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/10/13 at 7:52pmSo 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....
#13Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
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)
#14Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/10/13 at 8:42pmPope left PIPPIN for this??? huh? Must have been the Weisslers.
#15Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
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.
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#16Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/10/13 at 9:08pmWow, 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)
#17Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/11/13 at 12:48amI 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.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
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#18Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/11/13 at 1:36amDo we know who replaced Pope in Pippin?
matineeidol2591
Stand-by Joined: 6/10/09
#19Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/11/13 at 1:38amoopsie, didnt read the thread closely enough. I see it now!
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#20Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/11/13 at 1:53amI can't believe Pope is already out of Pippin, it doesn't make any sense. More money perhaps?
#21Michael Cusumano's Last Weekend With
Posted: 9/11/13 at 1:56pmNot 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.
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