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Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread
#1875Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/29/21 at 12:08amI’m hearing Jane Krakowski (Roxie) and Ariana DeBose (Velma).
A Director
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/18/07
#1876Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/29/21 at 3:29am
I have a better idea, CLOSE THIS SHOW!
#1877Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/30/21 at 5:46pm
Ariana deBose was a member of the cast several years ago. She may have been a Velma understudy.
"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)
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#1878Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 5/30/21 at 6:11pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Ariana deBose was a member of the cast several years ago. She may have been a Velma understudy."
She was never in the revival of CHICAGO in any capacity - either Broadway or tour.
#1879Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/1/21 at 6:39pm
Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Ariana deBose was a member of the cast several years ago. She may have been a Velma understudy."
You might be thinking of Gabrielle McClinton (who also was in Pippin)
#1880Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/3/21 at 9:48pm
https://www.playbill.com/production/chicago-46th-street-theatre-vault-0000003096 On this day, June 3, 1975, Chicago opened with Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon.
"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)
#1881Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/7/21 at 6:08pm
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=daT_H6d6jzE
Rare vid from when the tours had a well odd time. Charlotte and Steph Pope were on fire.
#1882Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/7/21 at 10:05pm
This is an awesome video. My regret is that I waited until 2011 to begin appreciating the show. Thanks for sharing. https://youtu.be/daT_H6d6jzE
"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)
#1883Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/8/21 at 7:47am
There's some Chicago legends in that video. d'Amboise just replaced Ziemba for the LA run on the 2nd National tour. Ron Orbach is Amos. Cheryl Clark, Sandahl Bergman, Paige Davis & Dana Moore in the ensemble.
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.
#1884Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/14/21 at 10:50am
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Muny-to-Welcome-Ali-Ewoldt-Kate-Rockwell-Kendra-Kassenbaum-and-More-for-2021-Summer-Season-Principal-Casting-Announced-20210614?fbclid=IwAR3XHUIcGMgL8TZGkKz7KLLYP9JAJvkbq-BNoiDmbGPsKY4-vG7nvTs_Wes "Chicago" is also slated for the MUNY. In a suprising bit of casting news, J. Harrison Ghee is playing Velma Kelly.
"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: 6/14/21 at 10:50 AM
#1885Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/16/21 at 11:19pm
Karen did open the 2NT. I loved her halter top Roxie dress. She looks amazing in the pro photos.
back then Paige was known as Mindy Page. She was a fun Annie and I loved her Roxie on Broadway in 2004.
ACL2006 said: "There's some Chicago legends in that video. d'Amboise just replaced Ziemba for the LA run on the 2nd National tour. Ron Orbach is Amos. Cheryl Clark, Sandahl Bergman, Paige Davis & Dana Moore in the ensemble."
#1886Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/18/21 at 6:48pm
it’ll never happen but when it reopens I’d love Bebe as Billie Flynn
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g8fmhIToRgY
#1887Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/19/21 at 12:44am
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f4GAQX9JgqM
my fav. Ruthie Henshall is my fav. March 2010 my girl Terra after the matinee was like “guess” I was like “Ruthie?!?” Yep
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#1888Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/19/21 at 5:04pm
ACL2006 said: "There's some Chicago legends in that video. d'Amboise just replaced Ziemba for the LA run on the 2nd National tour. Ron Orbach is Amos. Cheryl Clark, Sandahl Bergman, Paige Davis & Dana Moore in the ensemble."
I am confused. Charlotte did the 1st tour in LA opposite Jasmine Guy. Did she also did a second tour that played LA?
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#1889Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/19/21 at 6:43pm
DAME said: "ACL2006 said: "There's some Chicago legends in that video. d'Amboise just replaced Ziemba for the LA run on the 2nd National tour. Ron Orbach is Amos. Cheryl Clark, Sandahl Bergman, Paige Davis & Dana Moore in the ensemble."
I am confused. Charlotte did the 1st tour in LA opposite Jasmine Guy. Did she also did a second tour that played LA?"
Yes. She did the 1st National for a year, then replaced Ziemba for the LA run(Summer '98), took a hiatus, then joined the Broadway production in Summer '99.
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.
#1890Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/19/21 at 11:05pm
Nancy Hess was Roxie on the 1NT for a short time. Mamie DuncAn Gibbs was Velma also then Deidre Goodwin made her Velma debut on the 1NT, which I saw.
The first National was a lil crazy with casts. Charlotte was always out which is great Got the spotlight on Belle Calaway as Roxie
#1891Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/19/21 at 11:11pmThings got weird for a bit when Khandi took over as Velma in LA. She was ummmm , I liked her long ponytail Velma hair. She wasn’t good.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#1892Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/19/21 at 11:34pm
JBradshaw said: "it’ll never happen but when it reopens I’d love Bebe as Billie Flynn
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g8fmhIToRgY"
Don't see why not, Billy is not a geder specific role anyhow.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
SmokeyLady
Broadway Star Joined: 10/29/14
#1893Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/19/21 at 11:57pm
JBradshaw said: "Things got weird for a bit when Khandi took over as Velma in LA. She was ummmm , I liked her long ponytail Velma hair. She wasn’t good. "
That is when the show moved over from Ahmanson to the now gone Shubert. The whole Shubert engagement was weird.
#1894Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/20/21 at 9:58am
At yesterday afternoon’s “Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth” concert, I heard that Lillias White announced she is returning to “Chicago” as Mama Morton when it reopens on 9/14. She last played this role in NY 15 years ago.
Thoughts?
Oh look, a bibu!
troynow
Featured Actor Joined: 5/2/13
#1895Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/20/21 at 11:10am
I too heard that at the Juneteenth event. My GOD she sounds great still. I am excited about her returning.
I also, head about Ariana and Jane.
Hope the show will press these ladies. Feels classy again
#1896Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/20/21 at 11:24am
She would be amazing as Matron Mama Morton. I found this clip on YT,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPl8rwBjTGw
"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)
#1897Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/20/21 at 12:30pm
troynow said: "I too heard that at the Juneteenth event. My GOD she sounds great still. I am excited about her returning.
I also, head about Ariana and Jane.
Hope the show will press these ladies. Feels classy again"
DeBose and Krakowski???? Can anyone please confirm this? I was not at the concert; I heard about White from someone at the event.
Oh look, a bibu!
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#1898Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/20/21 at 12:39pm
DeBose and Krakowski???? Can anyone please confirm this? I was not at the concert; tI heard about White from someone at the event.
Relax. It’s all heresay. Nothing to confirm. IF this speculation does happen, you won’t need to come to this thread to read that confirmation as it will be everywhere.
#1899Chicago The Musical Appreciation Thread
Posted: 6/20/21 at 12:49pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "DeBose and Krakowski???? Can anyone please confirm this? I was not at the concert; tI heard about White from someone at the event.
Relax. It’s all heresay. Nothing to confirm. IFthis speculation does happen, you won’t need to come to this thread to read that confirmation as it will be everywhere. "
But it’s always nice to know from the insiders first before the public announcements - one of the advantages of these boards IMO.
Oh look, a bibu!
