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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1175
Posted: 12/24/16 at 8:40pm

I am looking forward to seeing the show on Sunday and Tuesday.  I wanted Christopher Sieber to autograph a copy of the Advocate (2004?) when he appeared on the cover.  I kept it all this time, but alas, I lost track of it recently...couldn't find it.   I remember when he was on that show "It's All Relative".  Harriet Harris was on that show too.  

"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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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1176
Posted: 12/27/16 at 5:41pm

Hey guys, I finally got a chance to visit backstage at the Ambassador Theatre, courtesy of Jason Patrick Sands.   This was my dream come true.  First picture is of me doing jazz hands with Dylis Croman (Roxie Hart).  Other pictures are with me and Jason Patrick Sands (Billy Flynn u/s).  

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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)
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1177
Posted: 12/29/16 at 9:33am

It is incredible that this little thread has surpassed 1.5 million views (half are probably mine....j/k).  In terms of views, I think it's in the top 3 of all threads...with the thread about receiving stuff from theatre folks being the top thread.  Some people follow the Yankees or the  Dallas Cowboys.  I like and follow "Chicago".  I cannot imagine Broadway w/o Roxie, Velma and Billy Flynn.  from Roman 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)
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1178
Posted: 12/29/16 at 10:16am

The newest edition of the Chicago Cellblock National Tour resumes once more in February 2017.  Unfortunately, no stops in Texas...grrrr.  But I could possibly try the closest venue to my home state.  

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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)
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1179
Posted: 1/4/17 at 9:54pm
"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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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1180
Posted: 1/4/17 at 10:03pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Bianca Marroquin

 

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weird she's coming back for just one week instead of just the u/s covering the one week.

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1181
Posted: 1/5/17 at 8:47pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Bianca Marroquin

 

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YES! I'm seeing it tomorrow and I've been wondering all month who was going to play Roxie during Mel B's absence. I've seen clips of Bianca and I've always wanted to see her but never thought it'd happen.

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1182
Posted: 1/15/17 at 2:42pm

This is a fascinating article on the casting process for Chicago.    http://www.playbill.com/article/its-not-stunt-casting-its-star-casting

"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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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1183
Posted: 1/15/17 at 4:20pm

I found that article very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1184
Posted: 1/23/17 at 9:07am

With Kate McKinnons parody of Roxie on SNL this past weekend, I'd love to see her play the part for real. 

But that doesn't matter, because we're all here. And with all of our differences we have one thing in common. We're all gay.
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1185
Posted: 1/23/17 at 12:22pm

Does anyone know if she has any sort of musical theatre background?  She was terrific in the parody video.  

"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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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1186
Posted: 1/24/17 at 11:12am
usn120 said: "Really... REALLY...? It's been 8 years and you thought it was worth bumping to share that you THINK Broadway "Star" Alex Wyse is Jewish?"
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1187
Posted: 1/24/17 at 12:06pm

2-time Emmy Award winner Kate McKinnon was a theater major at Columbia University and has a strong musical foundation she has always been incorporating in her non-SNL projects.  No info on any musical theater work.  

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1188
Posted: 1/24/17 at 5:22pm

As I recall, when she last appeared in Dec. 2012, Chicago grossed over 1 million during that time she played Roxie.  So, she does bring in the international crowds.  

"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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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1189
Posted: 1/29/17 at 8:41pm

I came across this video of the 1998 Kennedy Center Honors for Kander & Ebb.  It's was a bit surreal to see the revival cast of Chicago performing to Cabaret.   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S39tHlMhtY

"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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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1190
Posted: 1/29/17 at 11:00pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "This is a fascinating article on the casting process for Chicago.    http://www.playbill.com/article/its-not-stunt-casting-its-star-casting

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That was an interesting read, thanks for sharing!

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1191
Posted: 2/4/17 at 9:54pm

It's seems that Lana Gordon is Velma Kelly, for a while, with the current Chicago Cellblock Tour. 

"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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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1192
Posted: 2/11/17 at 12:00pm

I think that Lana Gordon might be returning to Chicago on Broadway, once she finishes her limited tour run. Amra Faye Wright's  current stay ends on Feb. 19, so Lana Gordon could return the next day.  Also, Bianca Marroquin  will possibly return to the role of Roxie, when Mel B departs on Feb. 19.  

"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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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1193
Posted: 2/13/17 at 2:28pm

Congratulations to Donna Marie Asbury on her return to "Chicago" tonite.  She is returning to her Broadway home after several months.  Donna Marie is a Velma Kelly/ Mama Morton u/s.  yes

"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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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1194
Posted: 2/15/17 at 5:53am

Here is a lovely article on Broadway Box with Chicago's "Go-To-Hell-Kitty's" Chryssie Whitehead.  She was ever so charming in "Every Little Step", when she kept  bumping into the camera guy at times.   http://www.broadwaybox.com/daily-scoop/seven-questions-with-chicago-standout-chryssie-whitehead/

"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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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1195
Posted: 2/15/17 at 12:44pm
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Posted: 2/15/17 at 6:45pm

Here is an update list of upcoming Chicago principals.  AFW has extended for a week, while Christopher Sieber will stay on till March 3.  It would be fantastic if Tony Yazbek could rejoin the cast, so the show could boast 3 A Chorus Line revival original cast members:  Charlotte, Tony and Chryssie Whitehead (current Go To Hell Kitty).  https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview

"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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Posted: 2/15/17 at 7:01pm

Only one more week of AFW. Curious who'll replace her. I always hope someone new.

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Posted: 2/15/17 at 7:45pm

Double post
 

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Posted: 2/15/17 at 7:45pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Here is an update list of upcoming Chicago principals.  AFW has extended for a week, while Christopher Sieber will stay on till March 3.  It would be fantastic if Tony Yazbek could rejoin the cast, so the show could boast 3 A Chorus Line revival original cast members:  Charlotte, Tony and Chryssie Whitehead (current Go To Hell Kitty).  https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview

 

I worked there last Thurs and last night. Christopher was out both times. 

I am working there again tomorrow night. I'm curious to see if he is back in. 

 

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Posted: 2/15/17 at 7:57pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Here is an update list of upcoming Chicago principals.  AFW has extended for a week, while Christopher Sieber will stay on till March 3.  It would be fantastic if Tony Yazbek could rejoin the cast, so the show could boast 3 A Chorus Line revival original cast members:  Charlotte, Tony and Chryssie Whitehead (current Go To Hell Kitty).  https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview

 

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James T. Lane & Jason Patrick Sands are also still in the show. So that would be 5 ACL original cast members in CHICAGO.

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