Tori Spelling to be Broadway's Next Roxie Hart?

By: Jul. 18, 2006
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According to Variety, actress Tori Spelling is considering becoming the next Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago.

"Spelling is on hold for now, but remains a strong possibility for a future stint in the role of Roxie," states the article, which mentions a list of big name stars that producers Barry and Fran Weissler have previously attracted for Broadway's longest-running revival.  If cast, Spelling would join Usher as Billy Flynn; he joins the cast on August 22nd.  Obba Babatunde currently plays the role.

Chicago also currently stars Rita Wilson as Roxie Hart, Branda Braxton as Velma, Kevin Chamberlin as Amos Hart, Lillias White as Matron "Mama" Morton, and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.

Spelling, who first gained fame for her 10 year-stint on "Beverly Hills 90210," would be making her Broadway debut with Chicago.  Her other film and TV credits include 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, "The Help," Scary Movie 2, Trick, Scream 2, The House of Yes and "Saved by the Bell."

Chicago, which opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on November 14th 1996, has reached a run of over 4,000 performances at the Ambassador Theatre (215 W. 49th St.); the show will celebrate its 10 year anniversary in November. Chicago received 6 1997 Tonys (including Best Revival of a Musical) under the direction of Walter Bobbie and the choreography of star Ann Reinking. The revival, based on Bobbie's stylistically stripped-down Encores! staging, featured direction and choreography by Bob Fosse in its original 1975 production. Chicago features a score by John Kander and Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse.

For more information on Chicago, visit www.chicagothemusical.com. For tickets, call Telecharge at 212 239 6200, or visit www.telecharge.com.




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