Jason Danieley in CHICAGO - BWW Forum (2024)

quizking101

Broadway LegendJoined: 12/25/09

#1Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/14/15 at 11:33am

Did anyone catch his first performance last night? I'm considering going back just for him, but want to hear how he fits into the show as a whole before I buy tickets.

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PalJoey

Broadway LegendJoined: 3/11/04

#2Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/14/15 at 11:50am

He Tweeted this beforehand:

So that's what being shot out of a canon feels like!?#‎CheckYourPants?

And then posted this on Facebook after:

Had a fantastic first show atChicago The Musicallast night. The cast, crew and orchestra are a caring group of pros who guided me gently through the sexy-ass "three ring circus" that is CHICAGO.

Can't wait to put a little finesse on ol' Billy Flynn over the next few shows and dig deeper over my three month run on Broadway.

See you there?...

NYadgal

Broadway LegendJoined: 5/18/04

#3Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/14/15 at 11:59am

So, I saw this years and years ago, and had no intention of going back - but - for Jason, I just might. I have loved all of his performances in anything I've ever seen him in. And, he's just a good guy.

(I enjoyed the show - just didn't feel the need to see it again)

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ACL2006

Broadway LegendJoined: 2/11/06

#4Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/14/15 at 2:12pm

if Amra doesn't extend past 11/22, I'd wait until she leaves to see it. Hopefully Carly Hughes returns as Velma if Amra leaves.

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NYadgal

Broadway LegendJoined: 5/18/04

#5Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/14/15 at 2:13pm

Thanks. I'll keep an eye out.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

Updated On: 10/14/15 at 02:13 PM

ray-andallthatjazz86

Broadway LegendJoined: 8/2/05

#6Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/14/15 at 2:42pm

Oh, it must be such a treat to see him in CHICAGO. I saw him in the L.A tryouts for CURTAINS and he did a beautiful job with that Kander & Ebb music. And he is sexy as hell, which fits so nicely with this particular show. Would love to hear reports from those who get to see him. It's great when the show casts wonderful Broadway actors who haven't been in it for years.

"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"

PalJoey

Broadway LegendJoined: 3/11/04

#7Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/14/15 at 2:54pm

For the record, I saw it with Amra-FayeWright a few years ago and thought she was great.

ray-andallthatjazz86

Broadway LegendJoined: 8/2/05

#8Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/14/15 at 3:50pm

PalJoey said:

For the record, I saw it with Amra-FayeWright a few years ago and thought she was great.

Completely agree. She was my first Velma and the only one I've seen on Broadway and she was fantastic. I'm sure someone newlike Danieley also brings out a different kind of energy as well. Honestly, if I lived in NY I'd run to see it...it's Rumer Willis that would make me wait, I guess.

"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"

Patti LuPone FANatic

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#9Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/14/15 at 5:26pm

ACL... A very talented Velma will fill in for AFW for a few weeks. After that, the usual thing is for AFW to return for another run. There are those who wish that would change. Now, since we have a new and exciting Billy Flynn, then there is cause for joy at the Ambassador.

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Updated On: 10/15/15 at 05:26 PM

Blockhead24

Broadway LegendJoined: 8/20/09

#10Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/14/15 at 5:31pm

ray-andallthatjazz86 said: "PalJoey said:

For the record, I saw it with Amra-FayeWright a few years ago and thought she was great.

Completely agree. She was my first Velma and the only one I've seen on Broadway and she was fantastic. I'm sure someone newlike Danieley also brings out a different kind of energy as well. Honestly, if I lived in NY I'd run to see it...it's Rumer Willis that would make me wait, I guess."

I really enjoyed Rumer when I saw her last week--she was great.

Updated On: 10/14/15 at 05:31 PM

JBradshaw

Broadway StarJoined: 10/10/04

#11Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/15/15 at 12:50pm

Is there a reason you keep making these lil comments about me?

ive never claimed to know things that other people don't know. I've just been involved with the show in the past and I have friends in the show. I just post facts that I know or have been told.

Grow up Pattifan and stop the lil disses and comments.

btw Amra really isn't as terrible as she's made out to be. Her take on Velma, isn't my personal fav interepatition but she's really not the trainwreck she's made out to be.

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "ACL... Terra C is going into the show after AFW leaves for her several weeks vacation (then usually returns..ugh). This is from JBradshaw, who knows all things about the show that we don't know about.

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adamgreer

Broadway LegendJoined: 3/18/05

#12Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/15/15 at 2:29pm

I like you, JBradshaw, but I have to disagree about AFW. Easily the most disinterested, bored, phoning it in Velma I've seen in this revival (though to be fair I probably haven't seen nearly as many as you have).

AHTC

UnderstudyJoined: 7/20/10

#13Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/15/15 at 2:47pm

I was not a super fan of Ms. McLeod when I saw her, though she was ok. The best Velma I've ever seen was Nancy Lemenager, who did it for about 3 minutes.

imeldasturn

Broadway LegendJoined: 12/8/14

#14Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/15/15 at 4:23pm

Oh, is she really coming back? She was my first Velma and I loved her!

Patti LuPone FANatic

Broadway LegendJoined: 3/4/06

#15Jason Danieley in CHICAGO

Posted: 10/15/15 at 5:51pm

I have never said AFW was terrible. Others have made far more pointed comments about her. I've seen her play as Velma. She is quite talented. However, I do wish that other talented ladies would get the opportunity to play Velma on Broadway. Whenever someone else actually gets a chance to play the role, then I see in this board that people get excited about the show. I feel that it would be actually good for the show to see other Velmas in the mix. I'm sure there are others who feel as I do.

"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)