Broadway is so underated .. seriously it needs to be so much bigger than Hollywood... The panel knows and respects all three equally because they know how hard they worked to get to where they are... Don't even get me started with a Chorus line .. I really really wish that I could see a Broadway show live even once in my life before I die... Not that I'm dying or anything but it's just such a gift to the audience.... Okay I'll stop crying now! Sob
This judge panel was probably so respectful beacause they knew they were being recorded... trust me, I’ve been to a lot of Broadway auditions myself and not even ONE time have the judges been so caring
She’s right Emma was the best dancer and probably the most triple threat also. Although I have to say I didn’t get the true Roxie vibe from any of them.. but I look forward to seeing them all on stage someday
emma had it the second i saw that shimmy in the audition clip and they said “well she can shimmy.” something about her face screams innocence but her body language demonstrates eloquence and mischief. she has that star quality that comes naturally along with true self confidence.
You really see Emma's improvement from her audition reel to this final audition. I found her a bit too "tough" and "sexy" in her monologue for her own video, but now she's made her rendition softer, goofier and more endearing which totally fits Roxie more. I feel like each girl brought something to the table and were all crazy talented (Khalifa LIT UP THE ROOM in her monolgue and Kate's voice is just WOW), but the judges were right - at the end of the day, Roxie is a role that requires all 3 skills in dancing, singing and acting which Emma edged out the others in. So excited to see her rendition of Roxie and for Khalifa's and Kate's future endeavors!
I’m not an expert or anything but Khalifa really captivated me. And I personally found her dancing excellent. Nothing against Emma, but Khalifa was totally deserving of this.
I have seen Emma twice on broadway, and met her at the stage door she was the sweetest person I have met at a stage door and she takes time with everyone at the door!!!
Kate was the best singer khalifa was the best actress Emma was the best dancer Emma was the best triple threat but khalifa was halarious I agree with them choosing emma though
As soon as I saw Emma's final audition after the other two, I just knew the casting team absolutely couldn't get away with not picking her. Look forward to seeing Kate and Khalifa conquering Broadway in other shows - but for Chicago, I'm really satisfied with the choice for Roxie.
Such immense talent from all three. I truly hope all of them have a career on Broadway. They all deserve it. And brava, Emma!! You sold me on the role with that Fosse smoothness and that WINK-talk about a brilliant character choice!! You seem like such a genuinely lovely human and I have a feeling you’re going to have longevity beyond Chicago (a la Laura Osnes) has because of your talent but also your kind heart. 😊 (Did anyone else get that vibe?)
Emma Pittman will be on Broadway as Roxie Hart when Pamela Anderson finishes her run. Khalifa White has since made her debut on Broadway in Caroline or Change. I have a feeling we will hear more from these three ladies who made the finals. They were all talented.
Must be so hard not getting the role, but the reactions when they find out they didn’t get it still throw me. Over the top fake happiness when you’re breaking inside. Tough gig.
Here in Dec. it’s heartbreaking that Emma’s Roxie journey likely ended with that “Roxie” group pic. Hope for her (and everyone else in the performing world) can resume the stage soon! 💔
I love how each of them have a different strongest suit haha, Kate has the most gorgeous voice, Emma is a stunning dancer, and Khalifa is the best actress
ishei Honestly I’m not sure how to explain it. Roxie has a specific personality that I don’t find in Khalifa. Nothing against her because she’s amazing but to me she just doesn’t feel like Roxie. I don’t know, just my opinion.
@@db200508 They criticized her dancing, but I thought it not being super duper polished and more fluid was actually better then someone who isn't using dance to show the character's traits. Being too polished makes it loose something. Roxie needs that spunk.
Khalifa and Emma are absolutely gorgeous and I'm 100% in love with them both, but Kate just *radiates* Roxie. Don't get me wrong Emma definitely deserves the role, and Khalifa is just as brilliantly talented, but I feel like the more mature and confident while still being loose and bright eyed Roxie is the best Roxie, and that was Kate. Still, all three would slay the role and I'm very excited for their future in theatre
@@t.e.burgos3263 you're quite a hypocrite, apparently fighting racism while thinking that calling someone a "basic white bitch" is at all acceptable, and dismissing Emma because she happens to be white. She was picked for being the best of the best, and there's nothing wrong with that.
Why do I feel so underwhelmed? Non of them capture me. I think the problem is, theres no coming back from the movie. It will always be the best version.
considering this is from 2 years ago and chicago is still on Broadway did they even need to do this put all 3 girls on give them 3 months each or something
honestly i find from a directors point of view its better to see overacting rather than under acting - its easier to pull back then to continuously keep pushing
@@Saturn_Rising i understand it from a director's standpoint...but if i was an audience memeber seeing her as roxie I would still feel the same way. Emma, I think, was the best pick for Roxie.
They would have replaced Erika Jayne! Erika was supposed to complete her run on the 18th of March, but due to the coronavirus, she left on the 12th. If all goes as planned, Emma Pittman will likely have her opening night in September once Broadway theatres are deemed safe again to go into.
I almost didn’t see Chicago on my recent NYC trip because I read Erika Girardi is playing Roxie now. Fortunately she wasn’t when I was there. I just felt they must not care who that put in there to have that no talent purveyor of pornography playing Roxie.
Everything s fine, but let s say the truth. Since their first appearance everybody could guess who would gain the competence. One is a little plump and the other is quite ugly. They should have had to excel in the three disciplines, which was not the case.
I would of hired Emma right after she winked at the choreographer. All three were talented but Emma took the win with the confidence
Nahhh… great dancer but the singing was rough
@@KeyaHamm Reinking's singing was rough too, and she's one of the best Roxies ever!
Absolutely ! As if she had already played the role before.
I disagree. The singing was great. It had character and was Technically fine.
Broadway is so underated .. seriously it needs to be so much bigger than Hollywood...
The panel knows and respects all three equally because they know how hard they worked to get to where they are...
Don't even get me started with a Chorus line ..
I really really wish that I could see a Broadway show live even once in my life before I die... Not that I'm dying or anything but it's just such a gift to the audience....
Okay I'll stop crying now!
Sob
This judge panel was probably so respectful beacause they knew they were being recorded... trust me, I’ve been to a lot of Broadway auditions myself and not even ONE time have the judges been so caring
@@victormanuelmorales2047 actually you're right. A lot of things change when you know you're getting filmed.
She’s right Emma was the best dancer and probably the most triple threat also.
Although I have to say I didn’t get the true Roxie vibe from any of them.. but I look forward to seeing them all on stage someday
Please do more series like this! As an aspiring performer I love seeing auditions especially for something as big as Broadway.
Lydia! At The Disco they should do this for Elphaba from wicked
emma had it the second i saw that shimmy in the audition clip and they said “well she can shimmy.” something about her face screams innocence but her body language demonstrates eloquence and mischief. she has that star quality that comes naturally along with true self confidence.
You really see Emma's improvement from her audition reel to this final audition. I found her a bit too "tough" and "sexy" in her monologue for her own video, but now she's made her rendition softer, goofier and more endearing which totally fits Roxie more.
I feel like each girl brought something to the table and were all crazy talented (Khalifa LIT UP THE ROOM in her monolgue and Kate's voice is just WOW), but the judges were right - at the end of the day, Roxie is a role that requires all 3 skills in dancing, singing and acting which Emma edged out the others in.
So excited to see her rendition of Roxie and for Khalifa's and Kate's future endeavors!
The judges are so kind and polite, it’s like night and day compared to the Elle Woods competition
I’m not an expert or anything but Khalifa really captivated me. And I personally found her dancing excellent. Nothing against Emma, but Khalifa was totally deserving of this.
RT
I know!
Khalid was ROBBED
Yeah, I did not understand the comment about her dancing - I thought she was great.
Khalifa was the best, but I expected they would pick the last one.
Honestly thought Emma was perfect - like she was doing it her whole life
Khalifa had the best judge reactions and to me was the most captivating. She brought personality to Roxie.
I have seen Emma twice on broadway, and met her at the stage door she was the sweetest person I have met at a stage door and she takes time with everyone at the door!!!
Kate was the best singer khalifa was the best actress Emma was the best dancer Emma was the best triple threat but khalifa was halarious I agree with them choosing emma though
I would have picked khakifa, Emma’s singing wasn’t that good
Emma was superb. Haven't heard of any of these and don't follow the Broadway scene, but Emma's audition was a no brainer, she absolutely nailed it.
I must say, I LOVED how Ms.Reinking brought ALL leads in and discussed the casting collectively so everyone could learn mistakes/potential together.
I rewatched Kate’s singing about 30 times it was so gorgeous
As soon as I saw Emma's final audition after the other two, I just knew the casting team absolutely couldn't get away with not picking her. Look forward to seeing Kate and Khalifa conquering Broadway in other shows - but for Chicago, I'm really satisfied with the choice for Roxie.
Emma Pittman's run on Broadway as Roxie Hart has been extended and now Bianca Marroquin is playing Velma alongside Emma!
Such immense talent from all three. I truly hope all of them have a career on Broadway. They all deserve it. And brava, Emma!! You sold me on the role with that Fosse smoothness and that WINK-talk about a brilliant character choice!! You seem like such a genuinely lovely human and I have a feeling you’re going to have longevity beyond Chicago (a la Laura Osnes) has because of your talent but also your kind heart. 😊 (Did anyone else get that vibe?)
Emma Pittman will be on Broadway as Roxie Hart when Pamela Anderson finishes her run. Khalifa White has since made her debut on Broadway in Caroline or Change. I have a feeling we will hear more from these three ladies who made the finals. They were all talented.
"Come back to me so I can hire you" - RIP Ann Reinking
Emma really was the best of the three , so I agree, and she had the vulnerability that is needed. AWESOME EMMA
Kate really reminds me of catherine zeta jones (Velma in the chicago movie)
Must be so hard not getting the role, but the reactions when they find out they didn’t get it still throw me. Over the top fake happiness when you’re breaking inside. Tough gig.
Here in Dec. it’s heartbreaking that Emma’s Roxie journey likely ended with that “Roxie” group pic. Hope for her (and everyone else in the performing world) can resume the stage soon! 💔
I love how each of them have a different strongest suit haha, Kate has the most gorgeous voice, Emma is a stunning dancer, and Khalifa is the best actress
After I saw Emma's video the first time I had a feeling she would make it far, she just has something very captivating about her
No rdi i’m convinced it’s that shimmy because MY OH MY
Yeah I think it was the videographer
I hope she ends up actually being able to be in the show after never being able to start next year. Also, RIP Ann
I did a worship with Emma Pittman teaching us a dance from back to the future. She is so amazing and kind and everything
Khalifa was the best, but she doesn’t seem like Roxie to me?
how so?
ishei Honestly I’m not sure how to explain it. Roxie has a specific personality that I don’t find in Khalifa. Nothing against her because she’s amazing but to me she just doesn’t feel like Roxie. I don’t know, just my opinion.
@@kyliecrawford1301 Well, it's more of a feeling than an opinion even
ishei Accurate
The second I saw the winner, I knew it was her. The other two are great and wish I could do it like they do, but the winner's dance was flawless.
Emma did the best at dancing, but something kept me from enjoying the rest of it. Khalifa did best in all three.
Julianne Briscoe Emma was the best dancer, Kate had the best voice and khalifa was the best actress. She was actually really funny.
@@db200508 They criticized her dancing, but I thought it not being super duper polished and more fluid was actually better then someone who isn't using dance to show the character's traits. Being too polished makes it loose something. Roxie needs that spunk.
Can all auditions be this? I WOULD DIE.
wow so many talented people in one video !!!
Khalifa and Emma are absolutely gorgeous and I'm 100% in love with them both, but Kate just *radiates* Roxie. Don't get me wrong Emma definitely deserves the role, and Khalifa is just as brilliantly talented, but I feel like the more mature and confident while still being loose and bright eyed Roxie is the best Roxie, and that was Kate. Still, all three would slay the role and I'm very excited for their future in theatre
imagine getting to hear notes on your audition 😩😩
I honestly would have been content with any of the girls. They are all amazingg!!!
Broadway casting people are so much nicer than high school ones 😂
EMMA ATE THIS AUDITION. Sorry, but Khalifa and Kate didn't even come close.
How did Khalifa not win..........?
But congrats :)
Dogs Ye agreed! 🤷🏽♂️
@@t.e.burgos3263 you're quite a hypocrite, apparently fighting racism while thinking that calling someone a "basic white bitch" is at all acceptable, and dismissing Emma because she happens to be white. She was picked for being the best of the best, and there's nothing wrong with that.
Because she was painfully thin and that made it quite distracting.
Maybe because strong dancers have thick thighs and she was really thin?
The casting panel quite literally explained why
Khalifa was amazing, she also played Nala in the lion king the musical on broadway after this I think.
Each past Roxie had a favorite the one with curly hair likes emma the one by the guy liked Kate and the one at the end liked khalifa
Congratulations Emma!
Emma was my favorite. Her dancing would have made Bob Fosse proud.
Why do I feel so underwhelmed? Non of them capture me. I think the problem is, theres no coming back from the movie. It will always be the best version.
Yeah there’s no comparing to Reneé Zellweger, she was so perfect for the role
i actually saw her on boradway when i saw chicago!
HOPING EMMA FINALLY MAKES HER LONG AWAITED ROXIE DEBUT AFTER PAMELA!!
Emma looks like Rachel McAdams
To me it was really between Khalifa and Emma
Emma's A Kween Stop Dissing Her
Bianca.. orgullo mexicano
RIP Ann Reinking
is that Lilith from cheers?
I thought Khalifa's dancing was very stiff, whereas Emma's seemed so natural & effortless.
Wow!!!!ann raenking!!!!!
they picked the right girl!
That was a tough decision.
holy shit i´d love to be part of this. the first girl was more Velma-ish to me.
khalifa should’ve won!!
She’s fantastic but her dancing was weak. So no…
BeBe should have gotten more recognition she was Bob Fosses wife, the original Roxie, and the choreographer for Chicago
Mmmm she was never married to Bob Fosse. 🤷♀
The original Roxie was Bob Fosse's wife, Gwen Verdon. Ann Reinking was Fosse's lover and the choreographer of the now Broadway version of Chicago.
Emma is my sister
Is 1 of these ladies filling in the role of Roxie Hart once Erike Jayne finishes her run?
Emma and My son are best friends My son know her very well and he was talking to her and she directed something that my son was in
Kate was so good!
Khalifa 1000%!!!!
considering this is from 2 years ago and chicago is still on Broadway did they even need to do this put all 3 girls on give them 3 months each or something
Who is the guy dancing with the women?
I can sing and I can act the hell out of anything but dancing just isn’t my strong point.
Emma to win
Emma, has rachel McAdams vibes
rip Anne Reinking
kate overacted
honestly i find from a directors point of view its better to see overacting rather than under acting - its easier to pull back then to continuously keep pushing
@@Saturn_Rising i understand it from a director's standpoint...but if i was an audience memeber seeing her as roxie I would still feel the same way. Emma, I think, was the best pick for Roxie.
I'm confused, isn't Erika Jayne playing Roxie right now? Is it a different show, or am I missing something lol.
Maybe this was for the under-study? They usually have someone (these days) "famous" play Roxie. 🤷♀
They would have replaced Erika Jayne! Erika was supposed to complete her run on the 18th of March, but due to the coronavirus, she left on the 12th. If all goes as planned, Emma Pittman will likely have her opening night in September once Broadway theatres are deemed safe again to go into.
I thought the host was jennifer love hewitt
Who is the judge wearing the purple blouse???
Bebe Neuwirth.
Lilith
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I almost didn’t see Chicago on my recent NYC trip because I read Erika Girardi is playing Roxie now. Fortunately she wasn’t when I was there. I just felt they must not care who that put in there to have that no talent purveyor of pornography playing Roxie.
the boring ones always win. But they were all talented at least
As usual. Vanilla always wins.
@@Julesb2183 amen sister
None of them were Roxie.
They are all so thin omg
Khalifa!
Emma seemed like a person in a play in junior college
Khalifa is like...Is like she is bigger than Roxie... Am i being to crazy? Is like she was the best, just not a Roxie.
She seems more like a Velma to me than a Roxie
I would be much happier to watch the show with any of the them instead of Pamela Anderson. Break a leg Emma.
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Once they announced the top three I stopped watching. They messed up from there lol
That second woman seriously needs to eat more food.
Everything s fine, but let s say the truth. Since their first appearance everybody could guess who would gain the competence. One is a little plump and the other is quite ugly. They should have had to excel in the three disciplines, which was not the case.