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LaVon Fisher-Wilson Joins Cast of CHICAGO as Matron 'Mama' Morton 11/14
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 4, 2008

It has been announced that actress LaVon Fisher Wilson will be joining the Broadway cast of Chicago as Matron 'Mama' Wilson on November 14th, 2008. She will play the role through January 1, 2009.

CHICAGO Welcomes Back d'Amboise, Hewitt Joins Company on 11/3
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2008

On Monday, November 3, the Broadway company of the record-The breaking worldwide musical smash CHICAGO is pleased to welcome back two-time Tony Award nominee Charlotte d'Amboise as merry murderess Roxie Hart. The production will also welcome Broadway favorite and Tony Award nominee Tom Hewitt in the role of 'that silver-tongued prince of the courtroom,' the slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn.

Photo Coverage: 'TalkBack Tuesdays' at CHICAGO with William Ivey Long
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 1, 2008

Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of Chicago, the latest 'Talkback Tuesdays' offering took place on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. It featured a post-show conversation with five-time Tony Award-winning costume designer William Ivey Long.

Chicago the Musical Extends its Windy City Stay!
by Steve Leary - Oct 24, 2008

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of CHICAGO The Musical are delighted to announce that John O'Hurley will star as Billy Flynn in a limited engagement of the hit musical, CHICAGO, beginning February 25, 2009 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W Randolph St). CHICAGO will be extending its previously announced limited run for an additional week through March 8, 2009. Individual tickets go on-sale to the public on Friday, December 5 at 10 a.m. Group tickets are currently available by calling (312) 977-1710.

Broadway in Chicago Welcomes John O'Hurley to Cast of CHICAGO; Extends Through 3/8
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 23, 2008

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of CHICAGO The Musical are delighted to announce that John O'Hurley will star as Billy Flynn in a limited engagement of the hit musical, CHICAGO, beginning February 25, 2009 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W Randolph St).

Tom Hewitt to Join CHICAGO November 3
by Robert Diamond - Oct 16, 2008

Beginning Monday, November 3, the Broadway company of the international musical smash CHICAGO is pleased to welcome Tony Award nominee Tom Hewitt in the role of 'that silver-tongued prince of the courtroom,' the slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn.

Charlotte d'Amboise to Return to 'Chicago' as Roxie Hart 11/3
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 8, 2008

On Monday, November 3, the Broadway company of the record-breaking worldwide musical smash CHICAGO is pleased to welcome back two-time Tony Award nominee Charlotte d'Amboise as merry murderess Roxie Hart.

'Chicago' Talkback Tuesdays Series Welcomes William Ivey Long 10/28
by Eddie Varley - Oct 6, 2008

The Broadway company of Chicago announced details for the October 'Talkback Tuesdays,' a new monthly series offering a post-show discussion and audience Q&A session with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical. Tuesday, October 28, 2008 the series will feature five-time Tony Award-winning costume designer William Ivey Long.

Ford Center for the Performing Arts presents 'Chicago'
by Steve Leary - Oct 2, 2008

Now celebrating ten 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! Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the return of CHICAGO The Musical for a limited run February 24 - March 1, 2009 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.). Group tickets are currently available by calling (312) 977-1710.

'Chicago' To Play at Oriental Theatre 2/24-3/1
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 1, 2008

Now celebrating ten 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! Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the return of CHICAGO The Musical for a limited run February 24 - March 1, 2009 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.).

'Chicago' Tour, with Wopat, to Travel to San Jose in January 2009
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 1, 2008

Now celebrating ten years of entertainment across the country, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO will come to the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts this January. Tony nominee Tom Wopat stars in the upcoming tour set to play the SJCPA for a limited engagement January 14 - 18, 2009. Mr. Wopat is currently starring in the role of Billy Flynn on Broadway.

'Chicago' to Adopt New Saturday Schedule Starting 9/27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2008

Effective September 27, 2008, the hit Broadway musical CHICAGO will adopt a new Saturday playing schedule -- with performances at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Broadway Company of 'Chicago' Announces 'Talkback Tuesdays' Starting 9/23
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 23, 2008

The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce 'Talkback Tuesdays,' a new monthly series offering a post-show discussion and audience Q&A session with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical. Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of CHICAGO, the 'Talkback Tuesdays' series will launch on Tuesday, September 23, 2008,with a post-show conversation with Tony Award-winning director Walter Bobbie.

Raymond Bokhour Returns to Chicago as Amos Hart September 28
by Robert Diamond - Sep 22, 2008

Raymond Bokhour will be returning to Chicago as Amos Hart on Sunday, September 28, 2008.

Broadway Company of 'Chicago' Announces 'Talkback Tuesdays' Starting 9/23
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 19, 2008

The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce 'Talkback Tuesdays,' a new monthly series offering a post-show discussion and audience Q&A session with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical. Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of CHICAGO, the 'Talkback Tuesdays' series will launch on Tuesday, September 23, 2008,with a post-show conversation with Tony Award-winning director Walter Bobbie.

Tom Wopat to Star in Tenth National 'Chicago' Tour
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 16, 2008

This fall, the celebrated, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical CHICAGO will once again razzle-dazzle audiences throughout North America, when two-time Tony Award nominee Tom Wopat kicks off the tenth national tour of the record-breaking stage spectacular at the Belk Theatre in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.

Broadway Company of 'Chicago' Announces 'Talkback Tuesdays'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 12, 2008

The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce 'Talkback Tuesdays,' a new monthly series offering a post-show discussion and audience Q&A session with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical.

'Chicago' to Adopt New Saturday Schedule Starting 9/27
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 11, 2008

Effective September 27, 2008, the hit Broadway musical CHICAGO will adopt a new Saturday playing schedule -- with performances at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Kelly Price to Join 'Chicago' in September
by Victoria Myers - Jul 30, 2008

Kelly Price, who recently starred in the West End production of 'Guys & Dolls' opposite Patrick Swayze and Adam Cooper, will star as 'Roxie Hart' in the smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre.

Suzanne Shaw to Star in 'Chicago' Till August 10th
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2008

Suzanne Shaw, who has just won the ITV television series 'Dancing on Ice', will return to the West End stage to star as 'Roxie Hart' in the smash hit West End musical CHICAGO.

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