Pop star Ashlee Simpson has been confirmed as London's latest Roxie Hart.
According to IMBD News, Barry Weissler, who co-produces the smash revival with wife Fran, told Star that Simpson began rehearsals in an NYC studio on Monday. "Yes, it is true. Ashlee Simpson is joining the cast of Chicago in London. We are very excited and are looking forward to gauging the London audience reaction."The 21 year-old singer's albums include "Autobiography" and "I Am Me." The singer, who is the sister of pop star Jessica Simpson and who also appeared on an eponymous reality show, has also appeared on film in Undiscovered and The Hot Chick, and on TV in "7th Heaven" and "Malcolm in the Middle." Simpson is the second pop star to have been cast in Chicago lately. Grammy Award-winner Usher currently plays Billy Flynn in the Broadway production.London's Chicago currently stars Linzi Hateley as Roxie Hart, Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly, Ian Kelsey as Billy Flynn, Brenda as Mama Morton and CC Mulaney as Mary Sunshine. It plays the Cambridge Theatre.
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