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The Ambassador Theatre opened in at West 49th Street and was one of the first of six new theatres that the Shuberts built in the theatre district in the early s. The plot, too narrow for a conventional theatre layout, originally presented a challenge to veteran theatre architect Herbert J. Krapp, however the resourceful Krapp responded with an unorthodox configuration. He placed the auditorium diagonally on the site, making it wide rather than deep, and offering an excellent view of the stage from all seats. Since , the Ambassador has housed the revival of Chicago.
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The Ambassador was the first of six new theatres that the Shuberts built on West 48th and West 49th streets in the early s. The plot at West 49th Street pre
The Broadway company of the Tony-winning revival of Chicago welcomes Rema Webb as well as the return of Dylis Croman February 24 at the Ambassador Theatre.
Croman (Dancin', A Chorus Line), who has been a frequent presence in the long-running production for over 16 years, steps into the role of Roxie Hart, while Webb (Hell's Kitchen, The Color Purple) is the new Matron "Mama" Morton.
The current cast of Chicago also features Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly, Max von Essen as Billy Flynn, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart, and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.
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The ensemble includes Tia Altinay, David Bushman, John Michael Fiumara, Jeff Gorti, Chelsea James, Mary Claire King, Marty Lawson, Joseph London, Barrett Martin, Sharon Moore, Drew Nellessen, Celina Nightengale, Kristen Faith Oei, Denny Paschall, Jermaine R. Rembert, Mikayla Renfrow, Rachel Schur, and Michael Scirrotto.
The revival of Chicago began life as one of the three annual Encores! presentations offered by City Center. The musical opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in November 14, , where it remained through February The musical transferred to the
by Michael Block
Let me preface this review with a story. When I was in sixth grade, my English teacher Mrs. Marokovich asked us to do a biography report and create a puppet for our presentation. In sixth grade, I chose to do a book report on Bob Fosse. And the puppet? A marionette. With a little cigarette of course. I chose a marionette because no other puppet could embody and emulate the movement that Fosse could do. I can&#;t remember what grade I received on this project. That part doesn&#;t matter. What matters is the impact that man had on my life. I saw that Tony winning musical that bears his name multiple times. And I knew the numbers lifted from this show for that one. I&#;m not a dancer. But I have an appreciation for the art form. Especially for the work of Bob Fosse. So when those formations hit the stage of the Music Box Theatre, a smile filled my face. I sincerely do not remember when a Broadway show achieved that. I&#;m here to say that DANCIN&#; is the breath of life we need right now.
DANCIN' is a celebration of the human form through song, dance, and the legacy of Bob Fosse. Directed by Wayne Cilento, th
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Q: What social changes and responsibilities have you seen people making during the pandemic? Do you think the pandemic will make us a more socially conscious society?
"Literally while doing something as simple as walking my dog, I have noticed people's eye contact changing. People are looking at each other. You notice even more because if they are wearing a mask, they look at you and there is a real connection. You SEE people more. People are taking each other in now. It is in the little things, like, we ordered some indian food and they put in extra things for us. It was just kindness, offering free food to us. We were supporting them and they were supporting us when they gave us some free food. It felt like we were taking care of each other. Specifically for Nashville, we just recently went through a tornado. It came through and it demolished a lot of houses and businesses 15 minutes away from us. That happened — and the pandemic came right behind it. In Nashville, I can feel everyone in my community — it is an energy thing. I feel everyone is being very supportive. We cannot physically touch but the energy from one another is palpable and
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