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Chicago National Tour 2013 2014
RT if you'll be watching #WendyWilliamshttps://twitter.com/search?q=%23WendyWilliams&src=hash">#WendyWilliams: How You Doin', Broadway?!, TONIGHT @ 8/7c on @TVGNhttps://twitter.com/TVGN">@TVGN. Find your channel here: http://t.co/bAltdKf94D
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I'm watching a bit of it tonight, cute to see her go through the paces of trying to fit CHICAGO into her life. Roz Ryan, Christie Brinkley, Amra-Faye cameos so far. It's cable so I'm sure it'll be on a lot.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
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"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
THE GOOD:
The orchestra - sounded absolutely red hot. I imagine some of those musicians have had this gig for a long time, but they played their hearts ago. It's still a thrill to hear a "real" Broadway score played by an ace band.
Most of the ensemble - I thought I'd be watching a bunch of tired chorus boys and girls phoning it in. A couple of them were to an extent, but I was pleasantly surprised at how engaged the majority of them were. Most especially Stephanie Pope, Donna Marie Asbury and a stunning African American woman with long curly hair. I refer to her as such because, I just looked at the Playbill headshots and Sharon Moore looks much more like the woman I saw on stage than Nicole Bridgewater. However, I didn't hear an announcement about Sharon nor receive slip in my Playbill. Anyhow, she really magnetic. Wonderful presence.
R. Lowe - what a stunning countertenor. A bit too much schtick after the "reveal", but still, magnificent voice in great condition.
Roz Ryan - she certainly knows what she's doing.
Ryan Silverman - funny and charming, great voice. Wish he had a bit more of the snake oil salesman in him.
THE BAD:
Dylis Croman as Roxie - Again, no announcement, nor any slip in the Playbill. Perhaps there was a sign in the lobby? Anyway, she was playing Roxie tonight and she was dreadful. Absolutely no sense of comedic timing, completely flat delivery of nearly every book scene and fairly lackluster vocals and dancing throughout.
Amra Faye Wright as Velma - What a bizarre performance. I have to say that AFW is quite a sight on stage. Tall, sinewy, jagged spiky blonde hair, legs forever. She certainly looks the part but I have no idea where this performance came from. I don't know if it's the strain of delivering a shaky "American" accent, but her vocal delivery -- more the book scenes than songs -- sounded like a middle aged Katherine Hepburn. Again, no sense of comedic timing (or perhaps she's just done with this show and has mentally moved on). Her dancing was also the most restrained, cautious and sloppy I can remember seeing in a Velma. Is she doing the original (1996/7) choreography? Some of it seemed... toned down for her. Anyway, lady needs to get an energy drink or something. It's a damn shame Stephanie Pope or Donna Marie Asbury isn't playing this role. They were absolute knockout when I saw them in the tour -- admittedly -- more than a few years ago.
Oh and I know this is really bitchy, but this is a very sexy show in which the ensemble uses every inch of their visible bodies. There was one gentleman in the ensemble whom I have to believe Bob Fosse would not cast. While this cast member is a very handsome man, I think may he have switched from skim milk to full cream. Doesn't quite fit the Fosse aesthetic. He also looked bored and disengaged on stage. Guessing he's been with the production a longtime.

Here is a picture of me with Terra C at the Bass Concert Hall stage door (Tues. Nov. 19, 2013). I made the acquaintance of a nice young lady by the name of Lauren, who seems to be interning with the tour. (My camera wasn't working properly.) Lauren took the picture from her smart phone. (more camera problems) Anyway, I'm hoping to see the 7pm show tonite. However, Austin will be experiencing some nasty winter weather (ice, sleet, etc.) We don't normally get snow. Hopefully, the show will not be cancelled. I may have to take a taxi part of the way to get there. from RC in Austin, Texas (brrrrrrr)


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"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008