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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1225
Posted: 3/14/17 at 7:11pm

Charlotte was recently interviewed by Broadway.com about her return to CHICAGO. She also talks about her time in PIPPIN, CATS & A CHORUS LINE. Also mentions her fellow ACL cast members Tony, Chryssie, James & Jason.

 

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Charlotte d'Amboise of CHICAGO

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#1226
Posted: 3/24/17 at 11:57pm

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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#1227
Posted: 3/29/17 at 11:52pm

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Bianca-Marroquin-Constantine-Maroulis-Beth-Malone-John-Tartaglia-More-Join-the-Munys-99th-Season-20170329   Bianca Marroquin makes her Muny debut as "Cassie" in their production of "A Chorus Line."  Awesome!!

"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#1228
Posted: 4/10/17 at 9:10am
So I gather that the current Broadway of Chicago is stronger than usual? Just checking, in case we choose it today.
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1229
Posted: 4/10/17 at 12:13pm

I would highly recommend you consider Chicago right now...especially with the present cast:  Tony Yazbek as Billy Flynn, Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart expert Charlotte D'Amboise. She knows the role from all angles and usually adds her own special touches as Roxie.   I would love to see Lana and Charlotte in their roles.  I did see Tony Yazbek as Billy in 2012.  

"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#1230
Posted: 4/10/17 at 12:59pm

Has any one seen the current tour cast?  I'm tempted as the show is currently in DC.

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1231
Posted: 4/10/17 at 4:27pm

I have been following the tour, as it were, since there were no tour stops in Texas.  I did see a Facebook post by Brent Heuser (Chicago National Tour: Fred Casely) that Lauren Gemelli performed as Velma Kelly for some of the weekend shows.  It's very rare for the Velma Kelly u/s's to have a chance to perform the role.  He did post a little video interview...a wee bit salty, but interesting nonetheless.

"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#1232
Posted: 4/15/17 at 10:43pm

http://www.playbill.com/personlistpage/person-list?production=00000150-aea2-d936-a7fd-eef6db350002&type=cp#cc  There's a new person listed as Go-To-Hell-Kitty.  Her name is Jessica Earnest.  Does that mean that Chryssie Whitehead is not with the cast anymore?

"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#1233
Posted: 4/15/17 at 11:30pm

don't know if Chryssie is coming back, but she left to do Will Rogers' Follies at the Pioneer Theater Company this May. Maybe she comes back in June?

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Posted: 4/16/17 at 2:18pm

It seems that Go To Hell Kittys change every 6 months or so.  Has anyone seen the show recently, with  Charlotte D'Amboise?  

"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#1235
Posted: 4/16/17 at 8:44pm

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Not sure if anyone has posted this before.  But I thought you would appreciate it. 

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1236
Posted: 4/16/17 at 9:09pm

Thank you for that lovely post.

 

"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#1237
Posted: 4/17/17 at 11:22am

I am glad you liked it.  I wasn't sure if it is something that had been seen before or posted before.  I ran into it while surfing and thought of this thread immediately.  I guess it put to end any stories as to wether the audience didn't know till the announcement in their seats. 

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Posted: 4/17/17 at 2:15pm

Just out of curiousity, but were you there for that performance??

"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#1239
Posted: 4/18/17 at 10:44pm

I did.  But I was little and don't remember anything but the excitement .

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Posted: 4/19/17 at 6:01am

You must have been 4.   wink

"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#1241
Posted: 4/22/17 at 3:35am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "It seems that Go To Hell Kittys change every 6 months or so.  Has anyone seen the show recently, with  Charlotte D'Amboise? "

 

Charlotte is the same ol fab dancing Roxie.  

Fyi Charlottes out on 4/24, Robyn will be on as Roxie  

 

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1242
Posted: 4/28/17 at 2:24pm

Donna Marie Asbury is on tonight as 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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Posted: 6/6/17 at 10:52pm

The Chicago International Tour is currently performing in Seoul, South Korea  (May 30- July 17, 2017), with Terra C as Velma Kelly, Dylis Croman as Roxie Hart and Brent Barrett as Billy Flynn.  The tour then moves on to Tokyo, Japan from August 1 - August 17, 2017. There might be a tour stop in Bangkok, Thailand.   http://www.playdb.co.kr/magazine/photogallary_detail.asp?albumno=643

"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: 6/7/17 at 8:36am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Donna Marie Asbury is on tonight as Velma Kelly.

 

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She was on last night as Mama Morton. 

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Posted: 6/16/17 at 5:23pm

The show's current Billy Flynn is Tom Hewitt.  He's a funny guy.  I recall that he filled out one of those Playbill Questionnaires.  When the question was Favorite Post Show meal, his response was: "chorus boy."  blush

"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: 6/16/17 at 5:25pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "The show's current Billy Flynn is Tom Hewitt.  He's a funny guy.  I recall that he filled out one of those Playbill Questionnaires.  When the question was Favorite Post Show meal, his response was: "chorus boy." "

^Is it weird that I'm turned on by that?

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Posted: 6/22/17 at 5:10pm

http://www1.nyc.gov/site/mome/production-in-nyc/broadway-in-the-boros.page   Chicago and Waitress are putting on a show in Brooklyn on Fri. June 23rd at high noon.   

"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: 6/27/17 at 9:10pm

Once Ryoko Yonekura ends her run as "Roxie" (for 13 performances), it would be great to see a replacement we haven't seen in a while.  How about Amy Spanger?  She's done the role several times and knows the character inside and out.  

"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: 6/27/17 at 10:39pm

I would actually love to see a brand new Roxie paired up with a brand new Velma. Dreams....

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Posted: 6/27/17 at 11:20pm

The reason I mentioned Amy Spanger was that she mentioned it in a Broadway.com "Roll Call" segment.  Meaning, she stated that she'd love to return to the role of Roxie Hart.  I would love, love, love to see Katharine McPhee as Roxie or Velma, but that is just wishful thinking on  my part.  How about that actress who did the role of Velma at the Hollywood Bowl a couple of years ago.  Her name escapes 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)