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Gordon, Marroquin & Roz Ryan are scheduled to leave next Sunday & no replacements have been announced. We know AFW isn't returning right away, so I wonder who's coming in?
Melissa Rae Mahon is listed in the cast credits. Does this mean she's back? Awesome! This is your chance to see Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly.....a rare treat. http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/chicago-summerstage-central-park-performance_78194.html
Yes Melissa is back filling in for Donna.
Theres Marilu w the cast doing "wbrftg" on the Macy's parade on YouTube, it also features Jeff L as Mary Sunshine
Bradshaw, has Melissa Rae Mahon ever played "Velma"? She seems perfect for the role.
I usually think of Velmas as tall and slender. She would qualify on both counts. Also, M.R.M. has been a dance captain, so she knows what is necessary to play Velma. She's so talented on so many fronts, that it would be a treat for fans of the show to see her play Roxie's partner. After all, Bebe and Ruthie Henshall have done it, perhaps she can have the chance to do it too. As to my original question.....
A) no.
B) add Donna to the list, she's been Roxie, Velma, Mama and June. Amy Spanger also covered Velma but never went on.
C) IMO the best leggy - and one of the best in general - Velma was Ute.
D) Nicole Bridgewater also has been Roxie, Velma, Mama and Liz.
@JBradshaw, any idea who the next Velma & Roxie are?
Well, Terra C will not be Velma (at least for a while). She will be "Morticia Addams" in a San Diego production of "Addams Family." http://www.broadwayworld.com/san-diego/article/THE-ADDAMS-FAMILY-to-Close-Out-Moonlight-Stages-Summer-Season-20160728
Here is a video clip of Bianca Marroquin performing "Me and My Baby" in Spanish and English. The Central Park show is tomorrow, on August 31, 2016. http://www.theatermania.com/video/chicago-gets-ready-to-celebrate-20-years-on-broadw_1090.html
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Here is a video clip of Bianca Marroquin performing "Me and My Baby" in Spanish and English. The Central Park show is tomorrow, on August 31, 2016. http://www.theatermania.com/video/chicago-gets-ready-to-celebrate-20-years-on-broadw_1090.html
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Thanks so much for posting this! My daughter is one of the Camp Broadway Kids and I see her in this clip. So looking forward to the show in Central Park!
Dylis Croman will be "Roxie" from Sept.3-- Sept. 18th, 2016. No word yet on Velma. https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview
also, Natasha Yvette Williams returns as Mama through January 15, 2017. Still hoping for Carly Hughes to return as Velma or someone new.
Just hit :34 on "Gun" note @ChicagoMusical! 2 more and I break my record. All thanks to Gwen Verdon vid going round. "Don't work too hard." (Jason Danieley tweet)
Hello Chicago Fans! I will be in the city from Nov 12- Dec 20. It will be my first time in NYC. I am keen to see Chicago but am aware that many say it is a tired show and not worth seeing. I love the music and hear the orchestra still sounds amazing. If I were to rush the show would you think it's worth it?
Also does anyone know who the principals would be at that time? Any advice on whether they're any good? Thank you.
Yes, it is very worth it to see "Chicago." Some people view it differently, but I'm a believer in making up my own mind. It is a sassy and sultry show. There is top notch singing and dancing. Ryan Lowe will be Mary Sunshine. He's a long term M.S. His contract runs thru March 2017. As far as the other principals (Roxie, Velma, Amos and Mama), it is too early to know who they might be.
Any idea who's starting as Velma tonight?
Lana Gordon. She'll continue to be Velma until October 11th. AFW will surely return shortly thereafter.
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Yes, it is very worth it to see "Chicago." Some people view it differently, but I'm a believer in making up my own mind. It is a sassy and sultry show. There is top notch singing and dancing. Ryan Lowe will be Mary Sunshine. He's a long term M.S. His contract runs thru March 2017. As far as the other principals (Roxie, Velma, Amos and Mama), it is too early to know who they might be.
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Thanks Fanatic! I've always loved & admired your dedication to the show, and am very excited to see it.

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Lana Gordon. She'll continue to be Velma until October 11th. AFW will surely return shortly thereafter.
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Happy to hear that & good for her!
According to Telecharge:
Dylis Croman as Roxie (thru 9/18)
Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly (thru 10/11)
Jason Danieley as Billy Flynn (thru 9/18)
Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart (thru 10/30)
NaTasha Yvette Williams as Matron "Mama" Morton (thru 1/15)
R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine (thru 3/26)
With regards to the next Roxie, I have a feeling it might be Amy Spanger. For Billy Flynn: Tony Yazbek or Ryan Silverman. It would be awfully nice if Tony Y. could be Billy Flynn, so he could work together with his A Chorus Line co-star Chryssie Whitehead (currently Go-To-Hell-Kitty and Roxie/Velma u/s).




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