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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1100
Posted: 9/6/16 at 7:29pm

 

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).

 

"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 #1101
Posted: 9/10/16 at 10:09pm

TheaterMania  is sponsoring a Block Party/Street Fair tomorrow on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016.  "Chicago" will be making an appearance at this event.   http://www.theatermania.com/streetfair/

"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 #1102
Posted: 9/10/16 at 11:20pm

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A Chorus Line played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013.
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1103
Posted: 9/14/16 at 7:59pm

Here is a lovely interview of Lana Gordon (Velma Kelly) in "Chicago".  She seems to be a delightful person.  Paul Wontorek...well, he's Paul Wontorek.   http://www.broadway.com/videos/157171/broadwaycom-liveatfive-with-lana-gordon-of-chicago/

"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 #1104
Posted: 9/15/16 at 6:53pm

Jason Danieley has extended until October 16, 2016 (He was originally scheduled until Sept. 18th).  He is not to be missed.  Each day, he keeps a record of how long he can  hold "the" note in "Both Reached For the Gun."  I don't know how he does it.  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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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1105
Posted: 9/15/16 at 8:39pm

I noticed during Gordon's interview that when she was asked how long she was in the show for, she responded with "I don't know". Maybe AFW hasn't given a definite return date yet.

A Chorus Line played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013.
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1106
Posted: 9/15/16 at 9:53pm

Very exciting Daniely is extending. I know they'll probably stunt cast for the holiday season but I do hope Daniely extends another month into November so I can see him!

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1107
Posted: 9/17/16 at 8:46pm

Jason Danieley sets a new personal record for "the" note in "The Gun."  NEW "GUN" RECORD! @ChicagoMusical :35.58 BanjoJay, who tells me the time every show, had the hugest smile when he told me.

"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 #1108
Posted: 9/19/16 at 6:15pm

Dylis Croman will continue on as Roxie Hart for a little while longer.  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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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1109
Posted: 9/20/16 at 11:37am

Great to hear she extended! Gives me a few weeks to see Dylis, Lana, and Jason in the roles.So rare for a repeat viewer like myself to get a completely new set of leads in this show!



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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1110
Posted: 9/21/16 at 12:06pm
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1111
Posted: 9/21/16 at 6:03pm

 I have no idea who she is.  

"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 #1112
Posted: 9/21/16 at 6:40pm

I don't either. It's only for 6 weeks, so it's not a long run.

A Chorus Line played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013.
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread #1113
Posted: 9/21/16 at 9:17pm

One guess as to who will be her "Velma" mentor. 

"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#1114
Posted: 9/21/16 at 9:32pm

I have no idea who she is but she's only 21 years old... which means that the cast around her is going to look comedically ancient.  

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1115
Posted: 9/21/16 at 11:01pm

I've been meaning to get over to the Ambassador and check out the show - one of the few long running ones I haven't been able to see.  I go back and forth on their casting practices - but when they get it right, and stunt cast people like Patti Labelle (doubt it'll happen given her schedule, but if she ever did do the show at some point on Broadway in the years to come, people would flock to the theater for tickets - there's an awesome clip of her doing these nuts riffs up on Youtube during a leg the show played on the West Coast) it elevates the material and adds an extra something to the show.  

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1116
Posted: 9/21/16 at 11:24pm
"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: 9/21/16 at 11:33pm

After I saw the Patti LaBelle video, I came upon  this (rather risque) video of Florence Henderson singing "When  You're Good To Mama"....in black leather and whips.  I don't know how to process that one.  It's from 2013.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYOCPWfCpqY#t=69.464775

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1118
Posted: 9/22/16 at 6:23am

Happy Birthday to Mary Sunshine (a.k.a. Ryan Lowe).  

"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#1119
Posted: 9/22/16 at 11:27am

Werk it, Florence Henderson. LOL

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1120
Posted: 10/4/16 at 10:54am

The Disney Channel star (Veronica Dunne) who will be Roxie has a FANTASTIC voice! She would have been a magnificent Cinderella if the show was still running.

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1121
Posted: 10/5/16 at 2:10pm

Wow... Lana Gordon has extended once more as Velma Kelly!  This is probably the longest "Chicago" has gone w/o AFW as Velma.  I guess the show decided they needed Lana to mentor Veronica Dunne as the newest Roxie.   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: 10/5/16 at 4:58pm

Good for her. What was looking like just a 4 week run has turned into a 4 month run. Any new blood/energy for this show is always a welcomed site.

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Posted: 10/5/16 at 6:27pm

Happy Birthday to Miss Terra C (Velma Kelly)!

"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#1124
Posted: 10/5/16 at 6:29pm

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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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Posted: 10/5/16 at 8:30pm

Hey guys, I have two more questions about the show.

1.) When did the producers start to stunt cast?

2.) When did the producers start only offering the leads short contracts? It seems to me that most of the time a lead would do the show between 2- 4 months then leave and come back eventually and do the same 2-4 month contract.