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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread |
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/GYPSY-OF-THE-MONTH-CHICAGOs-Donna-Marie-Asbury-20111117 Happy Birthday to Donna Marie Asbury. She was born as Donna Marie Elio on October 30, 1962. The above interview is from 2011.
Recently, Mary Claire King (Liz, Velma Kelly u/s) took over the Chicago the Musical Instagram account. She posted content on what a 2 show day looks like for her. At the same time, she also accepted questions. This is the question that I asked her: What would be the first thing to do if you had to go on as Velma, unexpectedly? Her response was: "Oooh, great question. 1. Steam my voice while thinking about my lines and my blocking. 2. Warm up vocally. 3. Time pending: run my blocking for (All That) Jazz onstage. 4. Review my cheat sheet of entrances and exits. I sometimes wondered what happened in this type of situation. Miss King was gracious to give us a glimpse of what might happen when an understudy (unexpectedly) goes on as one of the leads. Thank you to Miss King and Chicago the Musical for allowing this brief question and answer In a bit of casting news: Brian Spitulnik returns as a swing in the Broadway production (Playbill Vault / official site).
Alas, I will not be seeing the Broadway production this year, as I'm going on a short trip to SF this coming November. However, I hope to see the show in NYC, sometime in June...when the temperatures are warm.
Meet the Top 10 Finalists in "The Search For Roxie". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajo1qdPeqm4
Oh my goodness! Megan Meyer (on of the Search For Roxie) finalists is so talented. Here is a clip of her performing "Mein Herr" from "Cabaret". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czzvgth2Jns
Please consider selecting Megan Meyer as your choice for Roxie in "The Search For Roxie". She is super talented and has a strong, sassy interpretation of the role. https://chicagothemusical.com/roxiecasting
Mary Claire King (Velma Kelly understudy) will perform the role on Sunday, November 10, 2019 (the 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. shows). This is a good chance to see one of the Velma Kelly understudies shine at the Ambassador. ACL???
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Mary Claire King (Velma Kelly understudy) will perform the role on Sunday, November 10, 2019 (the 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. shows). This is a good chance to see one of the Velma Kelly understudies shine at the Ambassador. ACL???"
Just saw the show last month. I'm good for awhile.
By the way, have you seen any of the "Search For Roxie" semifinalists' videos? My favorite is Megan Meyer.
Catch "Chicago" at Broadway Under the Stars on Mon. November 11, 2019 (a special day for me) at 5:00 p.m. Location: At the Shops @Columbus Circle.
Congratulations to "Chicago" for celebrating 23 years on Broadway! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Celebrate-CHICAGOs-23rd-Anniversary-With-Some-Of-The-Shows-Standout-Moments-20191114
Never before seen footage of Donna Marie Asbury as Velma Kelly! She is amazing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPiwNStec0o
Jessica Ernest Performing "Me and My Baby" A recent performance at Broadway Under The Stars at the Shops @Columbus Circle.
Broadway.com's interview with the top 3 Roxie finalists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZBVGel8j60
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rhO0MLtQnI The Search For Roxie: Episode 4: Roxie Boot Camp
CHICAGO will play
August 4 - 16, 2020 at the Hard Rock Casino Atlantic City NJ.
http://hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com/
Is that stop an Equity production?
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Is that stop an Equity production?"
It should be non-equity. The tour that begins in January is non-equity and Atlantic City usually only gets non-eq tours. The recent tours of Jersey Boys and Kinky Boots that stopped there were non-equity.
ACL, are you curious about seeing Erika Jayne as Roxie? I'm not really familiar with her, as I don't watch any of the "Real Housewives of _______". Her voice is not bad, at least in the video.
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "ACL, are you curious about seeing Erika Jayne as Roxie? I'm not really familiar with her, as I don't watch any of the "Real Housewives of _______". Her voice is not bad, at least in the video."
Dear God, NO! Not even if I were offered a free ticket.





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