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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1626
Posted: 3/7/19 at 9:44pm

Donna Marie Asbury is appearing at 54 Below!  She was a touring Evita at age 19!!  I wish I could be there.  https://54below.com/events/donna-marie-asbury/

"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#1627
Posted: 3/10/19 at 11:03pm

A bit of "Chicago" news.  Donna Marie Asbury will be on vacation for 2 weeks.  Also, in a surprising bit of news, Jason Patrick Sands will be leaving the show on March 31, 2019.  It is the same day that "Anastasia" is closing. (The two are related.)  He's been with the show for almost 11 years.  As a matter of fact, Jason has been working on Broadway continuously from Legally Blonde to the present time.  He is currently the understudy for the roles of:  Fred Casely, Amos Hart and Billy Flynn.  Jason will be involved in a new career in producing and directing film.  Best of luck to  him!

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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#1628
Posted: 3/17/19 at 11:47am

On this day, 8 years ago, I saw "Chicago" for the very first time on St. Patrick's Day 2011.  I grew to admire its simple staging and use of black to great effect. At the stage door, I met Ryan Lowe, Jason Patrick Sands and Leigh Zimmerman.  So many memories!  

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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#1629
Posted: 3/31/19 at 7:43am

Happy trails to Jason Patrick Sands as he plays his final performance  today in "Chicago".  He has been with the show since around 2008 (right after he played Don in "A Chorus Line"Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread.  He embarks on a new career to direct and produce film and digital media on a full-time basis.  I wonder who'll will replace him, as JPS played multiple roles (Billy Flynn u/s, Amos Hart u/s and Fred Casely u/s to name a few.)  For the moment, Brian O Brien will be the principal Billy Flynn u/s.  I know that Danny Gutierrez has experience playing Billy Flynn on tour.  

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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#1630
Posted: 3/31/19 at 9:06am
Ms. Asbury was an outstanding Evita. What made her performance so exciting was that she didn’t have the look/style that all other Evita’s at the time had.
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1631
Posted: 3/31/19 at 10:22pm
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ClJiksTimdo

Gotta love Donna/Evita
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Posted: 3/31/19 at 10:34pm

This is awesome! I watched CHICAGO recently and Charlotte d'Amboise always squeezed his big muscular chest during her ad lib scene with her boys. Wishing him the best! 

It's rare to have a stable job on Broadway so I'm glad he worked throughout the recession back in 2008 until today at CHICAGO with good steady work earning 6 digits a year! 

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1633
Posted: 4/1/19 at 7:41pm

FYI, Gary Cooper has replaced Sands as Harry/The Doctor. Also, Dan Gutierrez has been playing The Jury while Scirroti is out with an injury.

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.
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1634
Posted: 4/2/19 at 1:00pm

(The very sexy) Barrett Martin posted yesterday that he's taking over JPS' roles:


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Switching things up almost 3 years in here @chicagomusical 
Honored to share a look with the legendary @jason.sands and #jimmyborstelman


https://www.instagram.com/p/BvvCmtVhZlo/



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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1635
Posted: 4/2/19 at 1:40pm
Martin's not listed on their website, Gary Cooper is(as Harry/The Doctor). Interesting.
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.
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1636
Posted: 4/2/19 at 4:05pm

Maybe he'll be u/s for him? Don't know. I mean JPS is still on the site, maybe it's not completely current?



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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1637
Posted: 4/3/19 at 8:19pm

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 Gary Cooper (yes) is listed as "Judge", "Doctor" and Billy Flynn u/s.  He replaces Jason Patrick Sands who left the show on March 31, 2019.  https://chicagothemusical.com/cast/

"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#1638
Posted: 4/30/19 at 7:33am

Terra C. MacLeod is with the Broadway company for two weeks filling in while AFW is on vacation. Terra's there until May 12.

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.
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1639
Posted: 5/1/19 at 2:16pm

Donna Marie Asbury just announced that her last day with "Chicago" is Monday, June 3, 2019.  I will miss her fantastic performances!   

"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#1640
Posted: 5/1/19 at 2:56pm
I remember her saying in an interview that she wanted to hit an anniversary mark(25th?) and she'd retire. Kudos to her!
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1641
Posted: 5/1/19 at 6:59pm

Donna Marie is really leaving? I've seen the show many dozens of times on Broadway (among other cities/countries) and I can't imagine the show without her. With the ensemble getting increasingly younger, unlike when the revival first started, it was nice to have someone who can still steal that song decade after decade.

I guess I'm going to have to go back to the show, hopefully for her final night.



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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1642
Posted: 5/1/19 at 11:01pm
Could Mauricio Martinez be the next Billy? He’s hinted that he will be back on the NY stage soon on Instagram- I see Tom is done May 12, he’d be a good fit for the role.
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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1643
Posted: 5/5/19 at 11:34pm

This is a bit of the Velma Kelly audition process for the West End Chicago.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2433LdMOS7w

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1644
Posted: 5/7/19 at 9:59pm

According to Playbill Vault, Desi Oakley arrives on May 13, 2019 as Roxie Hart.  There is a gap between May 13-26, until Charlotte D'Amboise returns.  I don't know if she's a new Roxie u/s.  

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1645
Posted: 5/8/19 at 1:55pm

An interview with Donna Marie Asbury.  https://www.broadwaybox.com/daily-scoop/five-burning-questions-with-chicago-legend-donna-marie-asbury/?fbclid=IwAR2ioXcDPSkFTiofW0VhkXWV3q6dglLHk2_suUzAOaT5UfAdjtPMAbyfsKw

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1646
Posted: 5/9/19 at 1:56pm

Ryan Silverman will be "Chicago's" next Billy Flynn from May 13, 2019 -- July 14, 2019.  

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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1647
Posted: 5/9/19 at 2:25pm
CONFIRMED: DESI OAKLEY WILL BE JOINING THE CAST!!
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Posted: 5/9/19 at 3:01pm
Based on her instagram, she’s doing three chunks of a couple weeks, with about three weeks between each? Is she covering between stunt casts?
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Posted: 5/9/19 at 7:44pm

http://www.playbill.com/article/desi-oakley-to-join-broadway-cast-of-chicago

"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: 5/9/19 at 8:13pm
Very odd that she's just a filler. Tell Charlotte to take the summer off and give Oakley a three month run.
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