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Janette Manrara Joins CHICAGO UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional and TV Presenter Janette Manrara will join the UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO as Roxie Hart, making her musical theatre debut.

Review: CHICAGO: THE MUSICAL at Kauffman Theater
by Alan Portner - Jan 10, 2025

Chicago, the Musical, now playing at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, is a super evening out for you and your significant other.  It is a welcome respite from our incredible snow event last weekend. 

Musical Theater Showcase By MusiCoLab Set for This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024

The original work of six local musical theater writing teams will be presented in the twelfth installment of MusiCoLab's Showcase Series, at the Proscenium Theater at The Drake in Philadelphia.

Photos: CHICAGO UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

All new production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning CHICAGO. Check out the photos here!

Sinitta Will Join UK and Ireland Tour of CHICAGO as Mama Morton in Bradford and Stoke
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

International recording artist and pop star Sinitta will join the UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO as Mama Morton for a strictly limited run, playing Bradford's Alhambra Theatre (21 – 26 October 2024) and Stoke's Regent Theatre (25 – 30 November 2024).

Photos: Faye Brookes, Djalenga Scott, and More in Rehearsal For the UK Tour of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2024

Rehearsal photos have been released for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi-awarding winning CHICAGO, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from 12 October 2024. Check out the photoshere!

Faye Brookes, Brenda Edwards, and Kevin Clifton Will Lead The UK and Ireland Tour of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

The cast has been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi-awarding winning CHICAGO, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from 12 October 2024.

Review: CHICAGO at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Aug 9, 2024

The production has plenty of razzle-dazzle, and all that jazz.

INTERVIEW: Hablamos con Ela Ruiz y Teresa Abarca, protagonistas de CHICAGO
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jul 8, 2024

El 4 de julio se celebra el día de la independencia de Estados Unidos. No parece que haya una fecha más apropiada para que CHICAGO inicie su gira por España en el Palau de Les Arts de València, ya que cuando Maurine Dallas Watkins escribió la obra original en la que se basa el musical hace casi cien años, pretendía hacer una crítica mordaz y ácida de la idiosincrasia de su país. Lo que la periodista consiguió, quizá sin pretenderlo, es conseguir que personas de todo el mundo vieran reflejada en su texto una realidad que les tocaba muy de cerca.

Final Performances Set For CHICAGO in Canberra
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024

Pre-sales for the final performances of CHICAGO in Canberra have begun today, with general public tickets on sale from Friday 21 June. One of Australia’s favourite musicals, CHICAGO, will play at the Canberra Theatre Centre from 7 to 29 September, the first time a professional production of the Broadway favourite has played in Australia’s capital city.

REVIEW: Lucy Maunder Shines As Roxie Hart As Walter Bobbie's Revival Of CHICAGO Receives A New Sydney Season With A Fabulous New Cast
by Jade Kops - Jun 15, 2024

Walter Bobbie’s 1996 Broadway Revival of CHICAGO is receiving a fourth Australian season with a fabulous new cast. 

CHICAGO Opens in Sydney Next Month; New Performances Added!
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

CHICAGO will play at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney from 9 June for a strictly limited season. Due to demand, new performances have been released until 27 July, on sale from Friday 3 May with pre-sales this week.

CHICAGO Comes to Canberra in September
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

The acclaimed production of one of Australia’s favourite musicals,CHICAGO, will open in Canberra in September this year, the first time a professional production of this Broadway favourite has played in Australia’s capital city. Presales begin today and general public tickets are on sale from Friday 19 April.

CHICAGO Returns to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre This June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024

Further dates have been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO. The tour will visit Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Monday 23 – Saturday 28 June 2025.

CHICAGO Comes to The King's Theater in Glasgow in August
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

The King’s Theatre in Glasgow has announced the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO will be coming to the venue from 18-23 August 2025 and tickets are on sale now.

Further Dates Set for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024

Further dates have been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO. The tour will open at Milton Keynes Theatre on 12 October 2024.

New Tickets On Sale For Sydney Season Of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2024

Due to huge demand, additional performances have been released today for the upcoming Sydney season of CHICAGO. Tickets up to 21 July are on pre-sale from today, with General Public sales from Friday 22 March.

Interview: Red Concepcion Looks on 'Mr. Cellophane's' Bright Side
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 7, 2024

Red Concepcion, who just made his Broadway debut in “Chicago,” sprinkles a little sunshine in his character, Amos Hart, who’s often depicted as Roxie’s “scummy, crummy, dummy hubby.” In the show’s first few minutes, it’s made clear Roxie has been cheating on Amos, clinging to men who have promised her a shot at being a local celebrity.

Review: CHICAGO at The McCallum Theatre
by Gilmore Rizzo - Mar 4, 2024

What did our critic think of CHICAGO at The McCallum Theatre? There’s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, thousands of standing ovations, and now the #1 longest-running American Musical in Broadway history.

Classic American Tales Hosts Acting Workshop in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

Classic American Tales (CAT) is offering an acting workshop for ages 17 and up, and all levels of experience are welcomed.  Learn more about the workshop here!