Photo Coverage: Chicago Gala Curtain Call and Party
By: Walter McBride Nov. 15, 2006
The revival of Chicago celebrated its 10th year on Broadway in a star-studded gala event on Tuesday, November 14th at the Ambassador Theatre.
The original stars of the revival, Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton, Joel Grey, Marcia Lewis and D. Sabella joined over 30 star alumni, including Brooke Shields, Chita Rivera, Melanie Griffith, John O'Hurley, Kevin Richardson, and AshLee Simpson, in a special one-night-only performance of the show. The evening benefited Safe Horizon, which provides support, prevents violence and promotes justice for victims of crimes and abuse, their families and communities.
Chicago, which opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on November 14th, 1996, has reached a run of 4,163 performances at the Ambassador Theatre (215 W. 49th St.). Chicago, which concerns the rise and rivalry of two murderous chorines, received 6 1997 Tonys (including Best Revival of a Musical) under the direction of Walter Bobbie and the choreography of star Ann Reinking. The revival, based on Bobbie's stylistically stripped-down Encores! staging, featured direction and choreography by Bob Fosse in its original 1975 production. Chicago features a score by John Kander and Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Barry and Fran Weissler are the show's producers.
Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
Melanie Griffith, Walter Bobbie and Brooke Shields
Melanie Griffith, Walter Bobbie and Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields, Joel Grey and Melanie Griffith
Ann Reinking, Chita Rivera, Joel Grey, Bebe Neuwirth and Walter Bobbie
A line-up of Roxies: AshLee Simpson, Bianca Marroquin, Karen Ziemba, Melanie Griffith, Brooke Shields, Charlotte d'Amboise and Rita Wilson
Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas and Chita Rivera
Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas and Chita Rivera
Marilu Henner and boyfriend
Christopher McDonald and guest
John O'Hurley and Marilu Henner
Marilu Henner and John O'Hurley
Chita Rivera and daughter Lisa Mordente
