Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

[KanderEbb]

I was there yesterday. Ms Bridgewater was fine as Mama Morton. She didn't have as much charisma as Donna Marie Asbury in this role, but her acting choices were thoughtful.

Donna Marie Asbury is a wonderful and funny Velma, and Charlotte d'Amboise is my favorite Roxie so far. However, they together didn't blend well, in my opinion. We can tell from Ms Asbury's body, especially upper body (arms and back) that she had little or no ballet training background, while Charlotte d'Amboise was well trained & a daughter of one of the greatest danseurs in New York City.  Maybe it's just me, but this comparison made Ms Asbury looked a bit weird. In addition, Ms Asbury owns a great vocal instrument, while Ms d'Amboise doesn't. But I still highly recommend people to witness their performance themselves. Charlotte's Roxie monologue was gold, and I like her grand jete in "Me and My Baby". Donna Marie has fireworks!

By the way, I like Sharon Moore in Liz better than her in June.

[ACL2006]

Moore's listed on PlaybillVault as covering Mama. Though they've had Linda Bowen listed as swing forever and she's been out of the show for about 10 years.

[NYCtheater]

Does anyone know if Donna Marie is scheduled as Velma for any more performances during Charlotte's run?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Here are a couple of video clips of Jaime Camil as "Billy Flynn".  The first:  "All I Care About Is Love".  The second one:  "We Both Reached For The Gun".   from People.com    http://www.people.com/article/jane-virgin-jaime-camil-chicago

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

I forgot to mention that Jaime Camil has also extended until July 31st.  

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

This is fantastic news!http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Bebe-Neuwirth-Company-Will-Celebrate-20-Years-of-CHICAGO-in-Tony-Awards-Tribute-20160610

[ACL2006]

as long as Neuwirth still does "All That Jazz", I'll be very happy.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Bring back Leigh Zimmerman as Velma Kelly!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXzt7sFu2WM

[vitamins]

Donna will be on for Velma again June 19th. See her if you can, I completely disagree with messages above saying that she and Charlotte don't blend well. Their chemistry is fantastic. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

@chicagomusical performing at 10:39 pm EST

[ACL2006]

well that was very minimal from CHICAGO. Kind of disappointed.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

I have to agree with you.  Very minimal.  Plus, it was very odd that Bebe was wearing a light colored gown, while the rest wore black.  I guess the lead producers wanted to spend the least amount of $$ possible.  On the plus side, it was great to see Melissa Rae Mahon.  I did not recognize the dancer who looked like a red head.  

[neonlightsxo]

How long is Charlotte playing Roxie this time?

[NYCtheater]

According to Telecharge, Charlotte is scheduled thru July 10. Thanks vitamins for the next Donna Marie as Velma date. Do you know if that is for both matinee and evening? Any more scheduled dates thru July 10? Thanks for your help and info!

[neonlightsxo]

Thanks! Don't know why I didn't think to check Telecharge.

[NYCtheater]

No problem - you're welcome. :) Telecharge seems to usually have a good listing of the actors and the dates they are in the show.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

The company of "Kinky Boots" congratulates "Chicago" for their 20th year on Broadway.   Nice.  https://twitter.com/ChicagoMusical/status/742808028781645824

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Well, this is nice news!  http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-History-Will-be-Made-When-CHICAGO-Welcomes-Back-Bianca-Marroquin-This-Summer-20160616

[suddenlyseymour]

Already bought my tix. So excited!

[Javi]

I got tickets to see it on July 31, Jaime's last day. So I will also get Bianca as Roxie. Is she good? 

Maybe one day I will get to see Charlotte. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Pittsburgh loves "Chicago".  Here is the local review.  http://entertainmentcentralpittsburgh.com/center-stage/pittsburgh-loves-chicago/

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

For all of you AFW fans, she has extended....again.... She's with the show until August 14th.  https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

This is from 2011.  This Broadway.com video shows Charlotte D'Amboise and Tom Hewitt.  This Broadway.com/You Tube site has lots of Chicago videos.  One time, I read one of those Playbill interviews, which featured Tom Hewitt. In it, he was asked:  "What is your favorite post show meal?"  His response: "a chorus boy."  Haha!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QpkpwxctRc

[petewk87]

So I haven't seen Chicago on Broadway, and would love to cross that off my list. For those who have seen the show many times, are there any recurring cast members particularly worth seeing? Also, how's Jaime Camil been doing so far?

[@z5]

Saw it a few years ago, and liked it...because I really liked the movie. 

 

Then went back to see it when Brandy was in it and loved it...so went 2 times to see her. She was phenomenal I thought.