[pgowin]

The show last night in Atlanta was incredible. Each time we see it, it gets even better though we cannot imagine topping last night.

Michelle DeJean is flawless. She has so much energy and presents an awesome show every time. Her dance moves-perfect. Her singing and acting-perfect. Each time we see her she just gets better and better and how does one get better than best? It is hard to imagine her as Mona now that she is Roxie. I hope to see her around for a long time. She is truly an inspiration.

John O'Hurley was hilarious as Billy Flynn. He put his own comedic touches on the character. Of course I have not seen a Billy I dont like, but John was terrific. We knew he could dance and act but the man can sing as well!

Carol Woods as Mama, WOW! Roz Ryan had always been my favorite until now. Carol can top her and that is saying alot!

It was a full house and they seemed to all love the show. I hope to catch it again soon but will have to wait and see.

If you get a chance, this show is a do NOT miss!

[MichiFan]

glad you enjoyed it. the atlanta reviewer did not. i did not agree with his analysis of the show AT ALL. half the people on this forum are better theatre critics than that windbag. oy.

anyway, so:
buncha new pictures (professional photo page, the roxie gallery, and do check out the personal page that's under construction; linked on the front page)

http://www.michelledejean.com

good times.
happy 4th everybody!!
~Cat

[pgowin]

Do you have a link to that review? I would be interested to see what they found fault with. Apparently they were not in the same venue as we were!

Edit: Nevermind I found it. What were they expecting? A remake of the movie? Hello...the movie was ok but nothing near as good as the stage version.

I agree, the reviewer is an idiot but did give a few backhanded compliments.
Still doesnt make up for the bad review.

[MichiFan]

Eh, still not fond of the review.

Either way, MICHELLE WILL BE PLAYING ROXIE IN NYC FROM AUG 8th to the 20th!!

I know that Bianca goes on tour after her stint in NY, have no idea if Michelle will stay or not.

New fan pictures on the site. They're me. Linda, feel free to use them.
~Cat

[Linda]

What happened?
Did Rita Wilson back out of her extension, because according to Playbill http://www.playbill.com/news/article/100320.html her original end date was Aug 6 but that she extended to Aug 20?

[MichiFan]

Just posting the info I get from the bigwigs.

Don't shoot the messenger

I have no other details, though. Sorry!!

If I hear anything else, I'll let you know!
~Cat

[Linda]

Just curious.

Rita probably changed her mind or something came up.

Great for Michelle.

[pgowin]

I think its awesome Michelle will be in it on Broadway for at least a bit. I would love to see her take it over for a long time though.

I doubt anyone going to see Rita could be disappointed in Michelle. She is without a doubt the best Roxie I have seen. Perfect for the part and such a beautiful vibrant person as well.

I am trying to figure out a way to get up there to see it again while she is in the lead. I must get creative now!