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Ep. 28 Lenora Nemetz on Chicago

Ep. 28 Lenora Nemetz on Chicago

Update: 2025-11-21
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In this episode, Lenora Nemetz discusses working with Bob Fosse as the standby for both Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera in Chicago (1975). She recalls going on for Gwen as "Roxie" during the out-of-town try-out without any rehearsals. Lenora also took over the role "Velma" full time after Chita left the show and Ann Reinking joined as Roxie.


Additional Resources:

The Vault Blog Posts

⁠Chicago History YouTube Playlist⁠

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Ep. 28 Lenora Nemetz on Chicago

Ep. 28 Lenora Nemetz on Chicago

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