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The musical exploration of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery - all those things that we hold dear to our hearts. CHICAGO follows not your usual housewife, Roxie Hart, who gains dubious notoriety when she kills her boyfriend, invents her defense and manipulates everyone from her trustworthy husband more...

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Edwina Cox, originally from Australia and now based in the UK, was part of the original cast of "Chicago" in London's West End and is currently thrilled to return to the show as the Dance Captain for its Corporate Company. more...

Daniel Crossley, who previously graced the stage as part of the cast of "Chicago" at the Adelphi Theatre, has an extensive theatre background, including standout roles such as Cosmo Brown in "Singin’ in the Rain" and Bill Snibson in "Me and My Girl." more...

Ruthie Henshall, renowned for her multi-award winning career in iconic musicals, recently made history by playing Mama Morton in Chicago in the West End, marking her as the only British actress to have portrayed all three leading female roles in the show. more...

Ute Lemper, renowned for her extensive career in stage, film, and music, captivated audiences with her portrayal of Velma Kelly in the West End production of "Chicago," earning her the 1998 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical before reprising the role on Broadway. more...

Rohan Seinor, who played Fred Casely in the original West End production of Chicago, boasts an impressive international career with notable roles in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, West Side Story, A Chorus Line, and Oh What a Night. more...

Lisa Stevens, an award-winning choreographer and director, boasts an impressive global career, with her most memorable performing credit being her role as Annie in the original West End production of *Chicago*. more...

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Awards and Nominations


1999 Olivier Awards
Best Actor in a Musical: Clarke Peters was nominated but did not win.
Best Actress in a Musical: Maria Friedman was nominated but did not win.

1998 Olivier Awards
Best Actress in a Musical: Ute Lemper won.

1997 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor - Musical: James Naughton was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical: Marcia Lewis was nominated but did not win.

1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Best Actor - Musical: James Naughton was nominated but did not win.
Best Featured Actress - Musical: Marcia Lewis was nominated but did not win.

Production Team

Walter Bobbie Director
Ann Reinking Choreographer
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