Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
#1Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 11:03am
Speaking to someone last night (someone who would have first hand knowledge of this), I was told that THE VISIT certainly isn't Chita's final appearance on Broadway and that she's already looking at coming back in something else. I don't know anything beyond that, but it made me exceptionally happy and I thought I'd pass it on. 
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#2Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 11:07am
She's not going to let Angela Lansbury beat her at being the only old pro working the stage.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#2Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 11:08am
Jordan, are you dating Chita's daughter??? And even if it's just a whisper, this news makes me incredibly happy, too. Chita looked and sounded fabulous at the Tonys. Given the toll that an extraordinarily long dance career (not to mention a devastating accident) can have on a person's body, I'm in awe of her still thriving strength and spark. The fire's still well alive with her, it seems.
#3Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 11:10am
Yes. I'm dating a woman.
#4Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 11:13am
Hallelujah! Prayer works, Jordan's Mama, prayer works.
#5Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 11:16am
My Mother is Jewish. The only thing she ever wanted was a gay son so she's happy.
#6Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 11:17am
Working is like breathing for Chita.
I can't imagine her ever stopping.
Can't wait for more details to emerge.
....but the world goes 'round
#7Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 11:28am
Please let this be true. Chita is extraordinary. I wouldn't be surprised if she does a straight play next. She's proven to be quite a good dramatic actress .
#8Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 11:31am
Oooh. A straight play. Is there a vehicle for Chita and Angela?
#10Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 11:33am
I was thinking of that too!
Not Deuce specifically, but an Angela/Chita vehicle.
....but the world goes 'round
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#11Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 11:38am
Is there a vehicle for Chita and Angela?
James Kirkwood's "Legends" has been laying around forever waiting for two actresses to take it up.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#12Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 11:39am
I don't think anything can top the Charles Busch/Lypsinka LEGENDS from a few years back.
#13Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 11:40am
Oh dear god. Chita and Angela together would be absolutely amazing.
#14Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 12:00pm
How about a musical version of Arsenic and Old Lace?
#15Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 12:09pm
What about a sequel to Follies where Sally and Phyllis meet up again much later in life?
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
#16Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 12:31pm
I LOOOOOOOOOVE THAT!
Phyllis (Chita) is widowed and penniless, due to Ben's bad investments.
Sally (Angela) is divorced and the CEO of a successful line of organic household products that was just acquired by Avon.
Or...?
#17Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 1:04pm
In Purgatory, Anna Leonowens (Chita) and Maria von Trapp (Angela) meet up post-death, to tell their REAL life stories, warts and all, to finally dispel the sanitized versions their respective R&H shows present.
Get Korie & Frankel to do the score and Terrence McNally to do the book.
#18Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 1:21pm
"How about a musical version of Arsenic and Old Lace?"
That is a fantastic idea .... or even just the play as is, if not a musical.
broadwayboy223
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
#19Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 2:16pm
I wonder if The Visit would have been more successful with Angela in the role.
#20Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 2:25pm
PJ, I like where you're going with that.
John McMartin will reprise his role as Ben, adding an extra ghostly effect.
Maybe Donna McKechnie could play an older Margie who's still keeping house for Buddy.
Margie and Sally could finally meet up.
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
#21Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 2:27pm
And the tagline can be "I've Follies! And I can't get up!"
#22Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 2:50pm
Was Harold and Maud ever a play-or musical?
Jordan--pleased to see a little of your old self back--I thought for a while there someone else was posting for you.
ErinDillyFan
Broadway Star Joined: 7/14/06
#24Chita Already Involved In New Broadway Bound Show?
Posted: 6/10/15 at 2:59pm
Yes, there is a musicalization of Harold & Maude, I have a demo CD.
http://variety.com/2005/legit/reviews/harold-and-maude-the-musical-1200528763/
Updated On: 6/10/15 at 02:59 PM