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'Dancing' and 'Insider' Host Harris Joins CHICAGO 7/7
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2009


The Great White Way continues to heat up this summer when two-time Emmy Award nominee and celebrated TV personality Samantha Harris ('The Insider,' 'Dancing with the Stars') makes her Broadway stage debut in the starring role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a six-week limited engagement, Tuesday, July 7 through Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Photo Coverage: 'Talkback Tuesdays' at CHICAGO with Chandra Wilson
by Peter James Zielinski - Jun 25, 2009


Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of CHICAGO, the most recent 'Talkback Tuesdays' took place on Tuesday, June 23rd, and featured a post-show conversation with three-time Emmy Award nominee and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson. She will perform in the production through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as she met the 'Talkback' crowd!

Photo Coverage: Shonda Rhimes Visits CHICAGO's Chandra Wilson
by Peter James Zielinski - Jun 23, 2009


'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson has stepped into the celebrated role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the smash hit musical CHICAGO. Chandra Wilson has joined the production for a four-week limited engagement which began, Monday, June 8th. She will perform in the production through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as she welcomed 'Grey's Anatomy' creator Shonda Rhimes backstage after the Monday June 22nd performance!

Gary Wilmot Joins Cast Of CHICAGO UK National Tour As 'Billy Flynn' 6/15-11/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2009


Gary Wilmot will join the cast of the UK National tour of the smash-hit musical 'CHICAGO' to star as ?Billy Flynn' from Monday 15 June until Saturday 21 November 2009. Emma Barton will continue to star as ?Roxie Hart'.

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Welcomes Chandra Wilson - Arrivals and Stage Door Fun!
by Walter McBride - Jun 9, 2009


Emmy Award nominee and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson is now Broadway's Matron 'Mama' Morton in the smash hit musical CHICAGO, for a four-week limited engagement. She joined the show last night Monday, June 8th and will appear through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). Her famous friends and fans came out to see her and BWW was there!

Photo Coverage: Chandra Wilson Takes Her Broadway Bows In 'CHICAGO'
by Walter McBride - Jun 9, 2009


Broadway heats up this summer now that three-time Emmy Award nominee and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson has stepped into the celebrated role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the smash hit musical CHICAGO. Chandra Wilson joins the production for a four-week limited engagement which began last night, Monday, June 8 through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as she took her first bows as 'Mama' Morton!

Grey's Anatomy Star Chandra Wilson Joins CHICAGO as 'Mama Morton' 6/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2009


Broadway heats up this summer when three-time Emmy Award nominee and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson steps into the celebrated role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the smash hit musical CHICAGO, for a four-week limited engagement, Monday, June 8 through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Jerry Springer To Make Stage Debut in West End's CHICAGO Beginning 6/1
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2009


Jerry Springer will make his West End stage debut starring as ?Billy Flynn' in the smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre on Monday 1 June. He will play the part for a six-week season, finishing on 11 July.

DESTINY'S CHILD Star Williams Set for West End Debut as 'Roxie' in CHICAGO
by Eddie Varley - May 26, 2009


Michelle Williams will make her West End stage debut starring as ?Roxie Hart' in the smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 13 July until 22 August. Michelle Williams, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer and actress, rose to fame as one third of Destiny's Child. Destiny's Child, comprising Michelle Williams, Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland, is the top selling female group of all time.

'Dancing' and 'Insider' Host Harris Joins CHICAGO 7/7
by Eddie Varley - May 20, 2009


The Great White Way continues to heat up this summer when two-time Emmy Award nominee and celebrated TV personality Samantha Harris ('The Insider,' 'Dancing with the Stars') makes her Broadway stage debut in the starring role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a six-week limited engagement, Tuesday, July 7 through Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

RIVERDANCE, STOMP, And THE COLOR PURPLE Among Broadway/L.A.'s 2010 Season
by Reynard Loki - May 7, 2009


Broadway/L.A. today announces the lineup for its 2010 Season, with all productions scheduled to play at its flagship venue, Hollywood's historic Pantages Theatre (6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood).

Sofia Vergara Has Bdwy Debut As Mama Morton In CHICAGO 4/27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009


As reported earlier today by PeopleEnEspanol.com, this spring, Sof?a Vergara, one of the hottest Hispanic TV stars and one of the most beloved personalities of the Latino world, will make her Broadway stage debut as Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the hit musical CHICAGO for a five-week limited engagement.

CHICAGO To Perform 5 Shows At Progress Energy Center 4/24-26
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2009


Now celebrating eleven glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour across the country, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and its PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Tickets for the St. Petersburg engagement of CHICAGO start at $40.00 andare on sale now. Tickets are available at the Progress Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater box office (400 1st St S), Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800-982-2787 or online at BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

FOX5's Holly Morris Joins Cast Of CHICAGO In DC 4/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2009


FOX5's Holly Morris joins the cast of CHICAGO on stage at the National Theatre during the 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 5. Morris will perform in three separate scenes as one of the ladies incarcerated in the Cook County Jail, including the number 'Razzle Dazzle.'

Gary Wilmot Joins Cast Of CHICAGO UK National Tour As 'Billy Flynn' 6/15-11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 31, 2009


Gary Wilmot will join the cast of the UK National tour of the smash-hit musical 'CHICAGO' to star as ?Billy Flynn' from Monday 15 June until Saturday 21 November 2009. Emma Barton will continue to star as ?Roxie Hart'.

FOX5's Holly Morris Joins Cast Of CHICAGO In DC 4/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 27, 2009


FOX5's Holly Morris joins the cast of CHICAGO on stage at the National Theatre during the 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 5. Morris will perform in three separate scenes as one of the ladies incarcerated in the Cook County Jail, including the number 'Razzle Dazzle.'

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Becomes 7th Longest Running Show in Broadway History
by Peter James Zielinski - Mar 25, 2009


Last night at CHICAGO, the Tony winning hit musical celebrated a big milestone -- the production played its 5,125th performance, which made it the seventh-longest running show in Broadway history! The previous record-holder was 'Rent,' with 5,125 performances.

Wopat Returns to 'Razzle Dazzle' in CHICAGO 3/23
by Eddie Varley - Mar 23, 2009


Today, Monday, March 23rd, two-time Tony nominee Tom Wopat returns to CHICAGO in the role of slick criminal laywer Billy Flynn.

Sofia Vergara Has Bdwy Debut As Mama Morton In CHICAGO 4/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 19, 2009


As reported earlier today by PeopleEnEspanol.com, this spring, Sof?a Vergara, one of the hottest Hispanic TV stars and one of the most beloved personalities of the Latino world, will make her Broadway stage debut as Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the hit musical CHICAGO for a five-week limited engagement.

CHICAGO Becomes 7th Longest Running Play In Broadway History
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 18, 2009


Now celebrating more than twelve glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, the record-breaking musical smash CHICAGO will celebrate a major milestone on Tuesday, March 24, when it becomes the seventh-longest running production in Broadway history, surpassing Rent with a total of 5,125 performances!

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