Just surprised about the "milking" comments. It seems to me that Chita Rivera's ROXIE was connecting to her audience (including the conductor). ROXIE would have wanted to tell her WHOLE story - to anyone who would listen; that's how the dame was built. Anyway, a little fringe, a whole lot of Chita...and here is one man who is falling on his knees thanking GOD!!
have you seen ANY other roxie do that dialogue? it's always very long, but very enjoyable. charolette d'ambroise, for example. i recently saw her on broadway this past saturday as roxie and she took about 6 minutes to do this part, but she (and chita alike) are so fantastic that you don't even notice, in my opinion.
@UveBeenLuPwned123094 Bebe took a really long time too, i had standing room tickets and it was the only part of the show where i could actually feel my feet lol, I love her and as Roxie Bebe was KILLER but damn girl gave a long ass monologue
This is from Chita's opening night as Roxie in London in 1999, opposite Valarie Pettiford as Velma with Sue Kelvin as Mama and I think Michael Sibbery as Billy.
WOW i don't think i have seen this monologue delivered this well by any other Roxie, DAMN she is amazing!!!!! i LOVE CHITA!!!!!!!!
Elphaboy 1 year ago
can you please poster her ME AND MY BABY!?
Hoofer26 2 years ago
thanks for posting - i had no idea she did Roxie too..! lovin it!! Go Chita...
PR13Syd 2 years ago
I love Chita. :D
winkthatnudge 2 years ago
The very idea that there is ANYTHING negative you can say about Chita Rivera is totally crazy!
citiesunderthesand 2 years ago 9
Just surprised about the "milking" comments. It seems to me that Chita Rivera's ROXIE was connecting to her audience (including the conductor). ROXIE would have wanted to tell her WHOLE story - to anyone who would listen; that's how the dame was built. Anyway, a little fringe, a whole lot of Chita...and here is one man who is falling on his knees thanking GOD!!
macraeman 2 years ago 5
have you seen ANY other roxie do that dialogue? it's always very long, but very enjoyable. charolette d'ambroise, for example. i recently saw her on broadway this past saturday as roxie and she took about 6 minutes to do this part, but she (and chita alike) are so fantastic that you don't even notice, in my opinion.
UveBeenLuPwned123094 3 years ago 3
when i saw charolette..i was like..wtf is she doing!? haha its ridiculous but great
magicmike96 2 years ago
@UveBeenLuPwned123094 Bebe took a really long time too, i had standing room tickets and it was the only part of the show where i could actually feel my feet lol, I love her and as Roxie Bebe was KILLER but damn girl gave a long ass monologue
Elphaboy 1 year ago
have you seen the ann reinking live version? that is slower than this.
dotsymae 3 years ago 6
This number is based on a Fanny Brice stand up act. Frequently milked.
AnonymousActor 3 years ago 2
WHY IS SHE SO FRECKING AMAZING!
I wish I could have seen her as Roxie....
PeterKYuen 3 years ago
This is from Chita's opening night as Roxie in London in 1999, opposite Valarie Pettiford as Velma with Sue Kelvin as Mama and I think Michael Sibbery as Billy.
dodgydutch 3 years ago
She orginated Velma on Broadway in 1975. But played Roxie in the revival version on tour and in London.
iamupforallfun 3 years ago
I thought she was Velma? She was really Roxie?
elphaba01fan 3 years ago