Wendy Williams to Begin Performances in CHICAGO, June 28
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2013
Producers Barry and Fran Weissler announced today that celebrated talk show host and best-selling author Wendy Williams will now begin her Broadway debut engagement as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the Tony Award-winning musical smash CHICAGO on Friday, June 28.
STAGE TUBE: CHICAGO Stars Give Advice to Broadway-Bound Wendy Williams!
by Nicole Rosky - June 20, 2013
Wendy Williams is set to make her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning revival of Chicago, joining the long-running musical in the role of Cook County Jail's 'keeper of the keys'- Matron 'Mama' Morton. Her 7-week run will begin on June 25th and wrap up on August 11.
Currently, actress and Sirius/XM radio host Christine Pedi takes on the iconic role where she joins Chicago cast members Amy Spanger as Roxie Hart, Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly,Adam Pascal as Billy Flynn, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine. In the video below, Pedi, Spanger, Wright & more give Williams advice for her big debut!
Photo Flash: Cast of CHICAGO Brings 'All That Jazz' to Sing For Your Seniors
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2013
On Tuesday April 30th, 2013, members of the Broadway Company of Chicago joined forces with Sing For Your Seniors to bring a very special performance to the seniors at Encore Senior Center. The musical performance hosted by Sing For Your Seniors' Executive Director Jackie Vanderbeck, included songs of the performer's choosing as well of songs from Chicago. Scroll down for photos from the event!
Wendy Williams Set to Make Broadway Debut in CHICAGO This June as Matron 'Mama' Morton
by Kelsey Denette - April 15, 2013
As announced on today's edition of 'The Wendy Williams Show,' this summer, celebrated talk show host and best-selling author Wendy Williams will make her Broadway stage debut in the role of 'the mistress of murderer's row' -- Matron 'Mama' Morton -- in the record-breaking, Tony Award-winning musical smash CHICAGO.
Adam Pascal & Christine Pedi Join CHICAGO Today
by BWW News Desk - April 8, 2013
Today, April 8, 2013, Broadway's Chicago welcomes Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal in the role of slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn and Christine Pedi as Matron 'Mama' Morton.
Christine Pedi Will Join CHICAGO as Matron 'Mama' Morton, 4/8
by Kelsey Denette - April 2, 2013
On Monday, April 8, 2013, Broadway's acclaimed revival of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking musical smash CHICAGO welcomes Christine Pedi in the role of Cook County Jail's 'keeper of the keys' -- Matron 'Mama' Morton.
Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Becomes 3rd Longest-Running Broadway Show!
by Jennifer Broski - December 21, 2012
Yesterday, December 20, Broadway's globally acclaimed revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO celebrated another momentous milestone and record-breaking when it played performance #6,681. With that 8 p.m. performance at the historic Ambassador Theatre, CHICAGO surpassed the original Broadway production of Les Miserables to become the third longest-running show in Broadway history. Check out photos from the celebration below!
Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Celebrates 16 years on Broadway!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - November 14, 2012
Yesterday, November 13, the record-breaking, Tony Award-winning worldwide musical smash Chicago celebrated 16 razzle-dazzle years on the Great White Way. With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, Chicago is now the No. 1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history. BroadwayWord brings you photos from last night's celebration below!
CHICAGO Celebrates 16 Years on Broadway Today, November 16
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2012
Today, November 13, the record-breaking, Tony Award-winning worldwide musical smash Chicago celebrates 16 razzle-dazzle years on the Great White Way. With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, Chicago is now the No. 1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history.
CHICAGO to Celebrate 16 Years on Broadway, November 13
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2012
On Tuesday, November 13, the record-breaking, Tony Award-winning worldwide musical smash Chicago celebrates 16 razzle-dazzle years on the Great White Way. With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, Chicago is now the No. 1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history.
TV: Billy Ray Cyrus Joins CHICAGO; Chatting with the Cast on His Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - November 7, 2012
Last night, Broadway's acclaimed record-breaking revival of the Tony Award-winning musical Chicago welcomed singer, songwriter, actor and multi-platinum recording artist Billy Ray Cyrus in his Broadway stage debut as 'that silver-tongued prince of the courtroom,' slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn. Cyrus will play a limited seven-week engagement at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.) this holiday season, Monday November 5 through Sunday, December 23.
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for his first performance, and you can check out what his castmates had to say about his debut below!
Photo Coverage: Billy Ray Cyrus Makes CHICAGO Debut - After Party!
by Walter McBride - November 6, 2012
Last night, Broadway's acclaimed record-breaking revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO welcomed singer, songwriter, actor and multi-platinum recording artist Billy Ray Cyrus in his Broadway stage debut as 'that silver-tongued prince of the courtroom,' slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn. Cyrus will play a limited seven-week engagement at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.) this holiday season, Monday November 5 through Sunday, December 23.
BroadwayWorld brings you photos from Cyrus' opening night after party below!
Photo Coverage: Billy Ray Cyrus Joins Cast of CHICAGO- Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - November 6, 2012
Last night, Broadway's acclaimed record-breaking revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO welcomed singer, songwriter, actor and multi-platinum recording artist Billy Ray Cyrus in his Broadway stage debut as 'that silver-tongued prince of the courtroom,' slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn. Cyrus will play a limited seven-week engagement at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.) this holiday season, Monday November 5 through Sunday, December 23.
Check out photos from his first curtain call below!
CHICAGO Will Resume Performances Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - October 31, 2012
CHICAGO has announced that performances will resume at the Ambassador Theatre (219 West 49th Street) beginning Thursday, November 1 at 8 p.m.
Photo Flash: First Look at Billy Ray Cyrus as CHICAGO's 'Billy Flynn'
by Nicole Rosky - October 10, 2012
As previously announced, this fall, Broadway's acclaimed record-breaking revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will welcome singer, songwriter, actor and multi-platinum recording artist Billy Ray Cyrus in his Broadway stage debut as 'that silver-tongued prince of the courtroom,' slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn. Cyrus will play a limited seven-week engagement at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.) this holiday season, Monday November 5 through Sunday, December 23.
BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Cyrus as Billy Flynn below!
Amy Spanger Returns as 'Roxie' in CHICAGO from Tonight, 9/14
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2012
Tonight, September 14, 2012, Broadway's celebrated revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will welcome back Amy Spanger in the starring role of merry murderess Roxie Hart.
