BWW Review: CHICAGO at D Cube Art Center, '5, 6, 7, 8 !' Welcome back to Korea
by Jimin Lee - June 26, 2018
"5,6,7,8." With these 4 numbers shouted by the composer, the overture of CHICAGO was played as dancers filled the stage. On May 22, CHICAGO's Korean Production had the first show of its 14th season. This season is meaningful in that it's the 1000th performance in Korea. With original cast members such as Choi Jeongwon and Ivy and new members such as Kim Jiwoo, the show once again managed to show the audiences why CHICAGO is one of Broadway's longest-running shows and why CHICAGO is a must-see piece of work.
Israeli Singer Shiri Maimon Will Play Roxie Hart in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - June 4, 2018
The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, (Barry & Fran Weissler, producers) will welcome Israeli Pop Star and “The X Factor Israel” television personality Shiri Maimon – in her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart – beginning Friday, September 21, 2018 through October 5, 2018 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). The announcement was made last night in Times Square at the NY Israeli Embassy's “Celebrate Israel” 70thanniversary block party event.
BWW Review: CHICAGO at Times Union Center
by Jordan Higginbotham - May 18, 2018
Chicago is grand, great, swell, and fun! The iconic show is on its 20th Anniversary tour and has stopped here in Jacksonville for a weekend run. The cast is extremely phenomenal and will leave audiences speechless.
Tony Winner Cady Huffman Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2018
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st anniversary, will welcome Tony Winner Cady Huffman as 'Matron 'Mama' Morton' starting Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).
Photo Flash: The Cast of the New West End Production of CHICAGO Meet the Press
by Roy Tan - March 22, 2018
BroadwayWorld recently attended a special press launch for Chicago. Following a successful UK and international tour, and after a 5½-year absence from London, the musical will open on 11 April, following previews from 26 March. It was also recently announced that the booking period has now been extended till October 6, 2018.
Photo Coverage: Legendary Singer-Songwriter Valerie Simpson Makes Broadway Debut In CHICAGO
by Jennifer Broski - March 13, 2018
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st anniversary, just welcomed legendary singer-songwriter Valerie Simpson making her Broadway debut in the role of 'Matron 'Mama' Morton' at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). Joining Ms. Simpson is Chaz Lamar Shepherd (original Broadway production of The Color Purple; Dreamgirls national tour) as 'Billy Flynn.'
Podcast: On 'Keith Price's Curtain Call,' Chita Rivera and Bebe Neuwirth Discuss their Upcoming 54 Below Shows
by Keith Price's Curtain Call - March 5, 2018
I get so many great opportunities to chat with the legends, and under normal circumstances, I try to hold it together. Holding my Broadway fan boy energy at a safe distance, while maintaining a professional and coherent conversation with probing questions is something that I try to balance with every interview that I do. However, when you are in the room with 2x Tony Award Winning actress, singer, dancer, Chita Rivera, AND 2x Tony and Emmy Award Winning, dancer, actress, singer, Bebe Neuwirth, the balancing act is soooooooooo hard.
Valerie Simpson & Chaz Lamar Shepherd to Join the Cast of CHICAGO
by Julie Musbach - February 26, 2018
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st anniversary, will welcome legendary singer-songwriter Valerie Simpson making her Broadway debut in the role of "Matron "Mama" Morton" starting Monday, March 12, 2018 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). Joining Ms. Simpson is Chaz Lamar Shepherd (original Broadway production of The Color Purple; Dreamgirls national tour) as "Billy Flynn."
Mr. Cellophane! CHICAGO Welcomes Evan Harrington as Amos Hart Tonight
by Julie Musbach - January 30, 2018
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st Broadway anniversary, will welcome Evan Harrington in the role of "Amos Hart" beginning Tuesday, January 30 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). Raymond Bokhour played his final performance on Sunday, January 28.
Photo Coverage: Real Housewife Kandi Burruss Makes Her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO!
by Walter McBride - January 17, 2018
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, actress & TV sensation Kandi Burruss (Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta') made her Broadway debut in the role of 'Matron 'Mama' Morton' in Chicago on January 15. Burruss will be in the cast for eight weeks only, through March 11, 2018, at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).
Photo Flash: First Look at Kandi Burruss on the CHICAGO Cell Block
by Julie Musbach - January 16, 2018
The Broadway company of Chicago welcomes Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, actress & TV sensation Kandi Burruss (Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'), making her Broadway debut in the role of 'Matron 'Mama' Morton' for eight weeks only, January 15 - March 11, 2018, at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). Check her out as she takes on the ladies of the cell block!
From Atlanta to CHICAGO! Real Housewife Kandi Burruss Will Make Her Broadway Debut Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - January 15, 2018
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st Broadway anniversary, will welcome Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, actress & TV sensation Kandi Burruss (Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'), making her Broadway debut in the role of 'Matron 'Mama' Morton' for eight weeks only, tonight, January 15 - March 11, 2018, at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).