Logins: Classic Fails at server select, Retail works fine

As described, Classic fails to login to server. Client sits at 'Logging into game server" for ~2 minutes, then DC’s (WOW51900319).

edit: the entire client locks up as soon as you select any server, trying to click on cancel to select another server immediately crashes the launcher. Repairing game via bNet app effects no change.

Was logged into Classic until ~2 minutes before server shut down for maintenance.

Tried recommended TS steps, no change.
Support options for live chat and call-back are not available, submit button on web ticket is also grayed out.

Retail works fine

DT: Windows 10 | GTX 1080ti

UPDATE
on a whim, put the game on my older ASUS ROG (Win7 | GTX670m)

Still had a lengthy delay getting past the server selection, and the app did lock up while processing, but finally made it to the Character Screen and was able to log in.

So in addition to the app issues, also seems to be a factor from the OS

space filler to allow for updates

190916 - Game client is back to hangups/delays getting into the server, at character selection, and at blue-bar transition.