Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
#1Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/8/07 at 9:09pmI was shocked to see Ms. Roberts' name in the chorus for Curtains. I thought her Millie (1st National Tour) was amazing, and enjoyed her far more than Foster in the role. So what is this talented voice with great comic timing doing in the chorus, Sure, works work. But she has such star quality, its a shame to use her in such a minimal role.
#2re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/8/07 at 9:22pmIt happens to be a show that's heavy with star quality and big names. Noah Racey's last role on Broadway was the lead, and he's playing a small supporting role in CURTAINS.
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timote316
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/04
#2re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/8/07 at 11:00pm
A job is a job, I guess. Since she's understudying Karen Ziemba, perhaps she's setting herself up for a possible replacement gig?
But I agree with you re: Darcie in Millie. I thought she was fantastic.
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#3re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/8/07 at 11:16pm
LOVED Darcie in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. She definitely has that spark that makes her shine.
This also happened to Bianca Marroquin. Last year she took a break from starring as Roxie Hart in the Broadway revival of CHICAGO to be in the ensemble of the Broadway revival of THE PAJAMA GAME.
Go figure. 
Darcie in the 1st US Tour of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE: 
Bianca as Roxie and Brenda Braxton as Velma in CHICAGO: 
Bianca (front row and to the right of Kelli O'Hara) in THE PAJAMA GAME: 
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#4re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/8/07 at 11:36pm
Um, Justin Bohon.
Updated On: 6/9/07 at 11:36 PM
#5re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/8/07 at 11:38pmPeople would kill to be where she is.
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#6re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/8/07 at 11:38pmWhat's he up to, anyway? He's so talented; I thought he was wonderful in the Oklahoma! revival. I've seen him pop up in a few ensembles since, and it's always a nice surprise.
maybethistime
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/3/04
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#8re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/9/07 at 1:10am
corrected, thanks.
He is in the ensemble of the Les Miz revival.
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#9re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/9/07 at 1:20am
Sometimes doing ensemble work is just more fun. It's nice to know the whole show isn't riding on your shoulders and you can just have fun with friends and stuff. I'm not saying that they CHOSE to be in the ensemble, but it's not a bad gig.
And I agree about Darcie. I thought she was great, but Matt C. as Jimmie just got on my last nerve - though he's great in Grey Gardens it seems.
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#10re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/9/07 at 3:09amHas anyone seen her in the role Karen Ziemba plays (name slipped my mind)?
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Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#11re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/9/07 at 9:09amKaren hasn't missed a performance.
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#12re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/9/07 at 12:11pm
Roberts is a billion times more talented than Zzzzzzzziemba, in my opinion.
And I never said she was above a chorus role. Yes a job is a job, but its just a shame that someone with that much star quality has to take a backseat to a friend of the production.
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#13re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/9/07 at 12:25pmWhat a warm, friendly, theatre-loving environment we have here.
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#14re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/9/07 at 3:41pm
He is in the ensemble of the Les Miz revival.
Not anymore. He left about 2 weeks ago and Kevin David Thomas is now playing Joly.
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#15re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/9/07 at 7:03pmI was in the ensemble of a production of Evita back in 2001, with Ms. Roberts playing the title role. She was really quite good. She had a very powerful voice and suited the role well. Burke Moses played Che and he was truly phenomenal. They both had really great personalities. I'd really like to see Moses do more though!
#16re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/9/07 at 8:11pmI thought Darcie was great as Millie when I saw her in August '04.
#17re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/9/07 at 10:54pm
Let's not forget one of the many themes of "A Chorus Line." Everyone in the show is amazingly talented!!! Just because you don't have a lead or featured role, that doesn't diminish your talent.
Some people seem to think that being in the ensemble is beneath them. Obviously, Darcie doesn't think so. I did "Me & My Girl" with Darcie many moons ago. A great gal and very talented!
#18re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/9/07 at 11:05pm
"Annie"'s Andrea McArdle had a chorus role in "Starlight Express" with no solo numbers after starring in the tour of "Jerry's Girls".
Betsy Joslyn (star of "A Doll's Life")was one of two maids in the chorus of "High Society".
Work is work I guess plus perhaps it may have something to do with equity health insurance.
Amneris
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#19re: Darcie Roberts in the Chorus?
Posted: 6/9/07 at 11:18pmit's a job in a hit broadway show, lots of pay and u/s to the lead. I would rather do that then not work at all.
