Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Here is a video I found of Paige Davis Page performing as "Roxie" on the Today Show (2004?) (from her official website) She is talented...perky too. from RC in Austin, Texas
Paige Davis as Roxie

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Another "Chicago" casting change. The newest "Roxie" understudy is Anne Horak. Apparently, Dylis Croman Minter is no longer with the show. She was awesomely talented. from RC in Austin,Texas




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[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Ryan Lowe is guest co-host with Christine Pedi Saturday morning at Sirius XM Live on Broadway: The Dueling Divas. Also, they have a benefit show at 54 Below on Saturday evening. Those Chicago folks are going to be extremely busy (and tired) wth two shows and an evening benefit event. Wow. from RC in Austin, Texas

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

This lady would make a fantastic "Velma" on Broadway. She is Anna Jane Casey. This video is from 2010. She sings, dances, taps, etc.
Anna Jane Casey

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Wow, a Russian Mama Morton! This should be very interesting! from RC in Austin, Texas
A Russian Mama Morton

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Both Amy Spanger (Roxie) and Amra Faye Wright (Velma) are slated to end their current lengthy run in "Chicago" on August 11th. It would be wonderful to have Bianca Marroquin once again in Chicago. For Roxie, my favorite Velma is Terra C MacLeod. Amra is obviously a very talented person....but it's high time that "Chicago" allow other equally talented ladies to work the role of Velma.

[bwayphreak234]

Terra C MacLeod's Velma was one of the most amazing performances I have seen in my life.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

I'd like to comment a bit about the "Chicago" advertising. The newest adverstising style now includes a white background and the particular female performer. It does look rather nice. My criticism of the overall pictorial promotions for "Chicago" is that the adverstising totally ignores the Men of "Chicago". I believe that a significant portion of the "Chicago" fan base is comprised of gay men and straight women. Both groups, I think, would appreciate having a male presence in the "Chicago" advertising. You hardly see any "Chicago" guys in those huge displays in Times Square. The "Chicago" experience, I feel, is embodied in both the ladies and men who perform in the show. I feel that the producers are a bit out of touch in this regard. I even sent a Facebook message to Barry Weissler and mentioned my criticism. Needless to say, there was no response. I just thought I'd throw this out. from RC in Austin, Texas

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

The 2013--2014 "Chicago" National tour has quite a few planned stops, starting with West Coast locales. Wow. from RC in Austin, Texas
(from the Chicago The Musical website)

August 31-September 1, 2013
Tacoma, WA
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September 3 - 8, 2013
Portland, OR
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September 10 - 11, 2013
Eugene, OR
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September 13-15, 2013
Boise, ID
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September 17-18, 2013
Colorado Springs, CO
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September 20 - 22, 2013
St. Louis, MO
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September 24-25, 2013
Peoria, IL
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September 27 - 29, 2013
Huntsville, AL
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October 1 - 6, 2013
Madison, WI
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October 9 - 20, 2013
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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November 8-10, 2013
Lexington, KY
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November 12 - 17, 2013
Houston, TX
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November 19 - 24, 2013
Austin, TX
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January 7-12, 2014
Cleveland, OH
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January 14 - 19, 2014
Oklahoma City, OK
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January 21 - 26, 2014
Tulsa, OK
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January 28 - February 2, 2014
Costa Mesa, CA
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February 14 - 16, 2014
Norfolk, VA
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February 18 - 19, 2014
Flint, MI
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March 4-5, 2014
Sarasota, FL
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March 11 - 16, 2014
Fayetteville, AR
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Chicago National Tour

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

I plan on seeing it in Houston and Austin. Last time I saw it in Houston was in June 2011. It's a nice place to visit......but.. from RC in Austin, Texas

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Congratulations to Miss Terra C MacLeod, for becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen today, per her Facebook page.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Here is Terra C MacLeod with her friend Jeremy Daniel (photographer extraordinaire). Congratulations on becoming a U.S. citizen.

[DMC_Patinkin]

I've seen Chicago once on broadway and once outside of New York. It's one of my favourite shows ever. But while I love the obc soundtrack I have to mention the Chicago movie. In my opinion, at least singing wise, it's better than the obc soundtrack. I love the movie so much that I've seen it 8 times. Now usually I find movie versions of musicals inferior, but in this case I think that it is extremely well done. If there are Ny Theater purists who have refused to watch the movie adaptation, Do yourself a favour and watch it and listen to the soundtrack. I guarantee you will not be disappointed!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

I'm on the opposite. I think the vocals in the OBC (revival) are superior to the voices in the movie version. In the obcr, you have trained professional singers. In the movie version, you have pretty good actors, but not really professional singers for the most part. Renee Zellweiger and Richard Gere did the best they could. The actor who played Amos sang basically adequately. I do hope that there's a new Broadway recording when "Chicago" celebrates its 20th year on the Great White Way (keeping fingers crossed for that). In the meantime, I'm thrilled that the 2013-2014 national tour will be making two stops in Texas: Houston and Austin. In Austin, the venue will be the University of Texas at Austin Bass Concert Hall. This theatre has a huuumongous orchestra pit. Close to the end of the show, Roxie and Velma throw a few roses at the audience. They'll have to use a cannon to get those flowers across the pit to the orchestra audience. I can't wait. from RC in Austin, Texas

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

I'm thinking that there's a very good chance that my favorite Velma will take part in the newest national tour of "Chicago", starting at the end of August 2013. It's possible that Tracey Shayne could wind up as "Roxie." from RC in the blue city of Austin in the red state of Texas

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Hey all. Terra C MacLeod will be joining the Broadway cast of "Chicago", as Velma, from Aug. 12-18. Afterwards, she'll prepare for the 2013-2014 national tour. No word yet as to who'll be Roxie in the tour. from RC in the blue city of Austin in the red state of Texas.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Paige Davis will be doing a portion of the tour, as "Roxie". After that, I have no further information. Maybe they can get Bianca Marroquin. She's my favorite Roxie.

[jnb9872]

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Ryan Silverman is set to join the company of "Chicago" as the newest Billy Flynn. He is on from August 30th--- October 26th. Also, Bianca Marroquin returns as Roxie once more, taking over from Paige Davis (who leaves on Aug. 28th to take part in the national tour). Great news all around!
Ryan and Bianca

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Thank you Michael Cusumano for having been part of the fantastic group of professionals in "Chicago", for the past 6 years. Wishing you the best for future endeavors. RC in Austin, Texas

[everythingtaboo]

Did Michael leave the show?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

It's his last week with the show, apparently. Very surprising.