Rita Wilson Joins Chicago June 12 - August 6
By: BWW News Desk Apr. 24, 2006
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Broadway's hit musical CHICAGO announces a new Roxie Hart. Rita Wilson will make her Broadway debut in the role starting June 12th. Ms. Wilson will play through August 6th.
Wilson captured the hearts and attention of film audiences everywhere with her now classic, crying scene in the 1993 hit "Sleepless in Seattle", following it with memorable roles in "That Thing You Do" and "Jingle All the Way". Other film roles include: "Runaway Bride" as Richard Gere's ex-wife and boss, directed by Gary Marshall; "The Story of Us" opposite Bruce Willis; "Now and Then", "Mixed Nuts" opposite Steve Martin; "If These Walls Could Talk" and "Volunteers" (where she met her husband, Tom Hanks). Television appearances include starring in HBO's "Barbarians at the Gate" as well as guest roles on "Frasier", and "Curb Your Enthusiasm". She also donned a producer's cap for the indie film hit "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".
CHICAGO is in its 9th year as Broadway's longest running revival at the Ambassador Theatre, 219 West 49th St. For information and tickets call Telecharge.com (212) 239-6200.
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