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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
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#1550Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/23/18 at 6:13pm
Cuba Gooding Jr. is joining the show as Billy Flynn from October 6th- November 18th,
I saw him in London early this year and he can't sing the role at all and the acting is very stiff. Lets all hope he has gotten better or it will be a train wrack.
#1551Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/30/18 at 6:40pm
Donna Marie Asbury is on as Velma Kelly tonite: Thurs. Aug. 30, 2018.
"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)
#1552Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 8/31/18 at 2:17pm
Donna Marie Asbury is on again as Velma Kelly tonite: Friday, August 31, 2018.
"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)
#1553Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/1/18 at 10:26pm
http://www.playbill.com/article/denise-van-outen-will-return-to-chicago-in-londons-west-end
"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)
#1554Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/2/18 at 2:53am
She’s returning as Velma for those who don’t feel like reading the article.
Loving her Velma look
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1754836/Video-Denise-van-Outen-poses-Chicagos-Velma-Daily-Mail-photoshoot.html
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "http://www.playbill.com/article/denise-van-outen-will-return-to-chicago-in-londons-west-end"
#1555Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/3/18 at 10:39am
Hello. I just saw a Facebook post about a Chicago production at the Moonlight Theatre in Vista, CA (from Sept. 12 -- 29). There's a cast graphic, with Roxanne Carrasco as Velma Kelly and Terra C as Roxie Hart. Aside from those two ladies, I don't recognize any of the other performers. Maybe Miss Terra will rejoin the Cellblock Tour at some point, as it starts in Sept. in Kansas City. http://www.moonlightstage.com/performances/chicago-at-the-moonlight-amphitheatre
"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)
Updated On: 9/3/18 at 10:39 AM
#1556Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/3/18 at 10:43am
"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)
#1557Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/3/18 at 1:36pm
Terra C (MacLeod) will be playing Roxie Hart for (possibly) the very first time in her career. This production of the Moonlight Stage in Vista (San Diego County), California has a special significance for Terra C. Originally, she was to have been directed by her partner Rick Pessagno, who sadly passed away earlier this year. She is performing as Roxie and was also asked to co-direct, in his memory. This "Chicago" company is directed by James Vasquez and choreographed by tour veteran Corey Wright. The production will run from Sept. 12-29, 2018. Terra C will then join the upcoming Cellblock Tour in October and will stay with them till March 2019.
"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)
#1558Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/3/18 at 7:59pm
I’d like to say Rick is one of my fav Billy’s
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Terra C (MacLeod) will be playing Roxie Hart for (possibly) the very first time in her career. This production of the Moonlight Stage in Vista (San Diego County), California has a special significance for Terra C. Originally, she was to have been directed by her partner Rick Pessagno, who sadly passed away earlier this year. She is performing as Roxie and was also asked to co-direct, in his memory.This "Chicago" company is directed by James Vasquez and choreographed by tour veteran Corey Wright. The production will run from Sept. 12-29, 2018. Terra C will then join the upcoming Cellblock Tour in October and will stay with them till March 2019."
#1559Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/3/18 at 9:06pm
The complete cast list for the Moonlight Stage Production of "Chicago": Best of luck!
Danielle Airey (Hunyak)
Nicole Athill (Go-To-Hell-Kitty)
Kailin Booker (Mona)
Edgar Cardoso (Court Clerk)
Roxanne Carrasco (Velma Kelly)
David Engel (Billy Flynn)
Deborah Fauerbach (June)
Tad Fujioka (Aaron)
Danny Hansen (Harry / Martin Harrison)
Randall Hickman (Amos Hart)
Elle Jacobs (Mary Sunshine)
Ty Koeller (Sergeant Fogarty)
Regina LeVert (Matron Mama Morton)
Terra C MacLeod (Roxie Hart)
Jacob Narcy (The Jury)
Tamara Rodriguez (Liz)
Mattew Ryan (The Judge)
Amy Beth Schmiedel (Annie)
Tim Stokel (Fred Casely)
"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)
#1560Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/6/18 at 7:38pmCan we please send love to Marilu.
#1561Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/8/18 at 7:35am
Wow, this NZ Billy Flynn is quite easy on the eyes. I hope he gets a chance to perform the role at the Ambassador. https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay/VIDEO-Sneak-Peek-at-Chicagos-Upcoming-Run-in-New-Zealand-20180907
"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)
#1562Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/8/18 at 11:28pm
I didn't know about the passing of Rick Pessagno, or that he was Terra's partner. Such a bittersweet story but so touching she's able to honor this legacy with this Moonlight Theatre production.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#1563Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/15/18 at 5:20pm
At the moment, Angel Reda is playing Roxie Hart, along with Amra Faye Wright as Velma Kelly in the current tour for a limited time, until Terra C and Dylis Croman return to their respective roles. I don't know who's playing Velma Kelly on Broadway right now.
"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)
#1564Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/19/18 at 4:25am
https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview A new Mama Morton is in town. Her name is Raena Whiteas. She plays Mama until Nov. 18th. Meanwhile, Naomi C. Walley is Velma Kelly until Sept. 23rd. AFW returns as Velma from Sept. 24-- Jan. 27th.
"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)
#1565Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/19/18 at 9:36am
Angel isn't returning after her tour stint. She has The Cher Show up next for her. Just odd that the show's website or Playbill Vault doesn't properly have the correct cast lists.
A Chorus Line revival 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. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#1566Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/19/18 at 7:31pm
I wonder who'll be Roxie/Billy Flynn and Mama Morton when I see the show in December. I would love to see Amy Spanger as Roxie. She hasn't been on the show for a few years.
"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)
#1567Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/19/18 at 8:11pmSorry, but no one else beside AFW for Velma in the NY Company? No one?
#1568Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/19/18 at 9:45pm
Naomi C. Walley is a very talented Velma understudy. Donna Marie Asbury is uber talented and has a phenomenal voice. DMA is a former Evita, after all.
"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)
#1569Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/19/18 at 10:23pmThat's great. I love Donna Marie Asbury. Not familiar with Naomi Walley. But they're not contracted to the Principal role of Velma.
#1570Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/19/18 at 10:31pm
They did have Lana Gordon fill in from Aug. 15 - Nov. 26, 2016; Feb. 27 - May 14, 2017 & July 24 - Sept. 10, 2017. Plus Leigh Zimmerman from Oct. 30 - Dec. 10, 2017 & Terra C. just did a short stint this summer. I agree that AFW should've retired years ago. And I loved it if Carly Hughes returned for a long run.
A Chorus Line revival 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. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#1571Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 9/29/18 at 6:59am
Bianca Marroquin is returning as Roxie Hart from October 6--Dec 2, 2018.
"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)
#1572Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/21/18 at 11:04pm
I saw in the Playbill Vault for "Anastasia" that Vicki Lewis (former Velma Kelly) is part of the cast as "Countess Lilly".
"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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#1573Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/21/18 at 11:32pm
I saw the show yesterday.
Cuba does nothing to the role.
Bianca and the actress playing Mama Morton are amazing!
The show is very good.
#1574Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/27/18 at 9:26pm
I found this on You Tube. Girl has some pipes! (Angel Reda) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6fo2GzQCp4
"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)
