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Theatre Downtown presents CHICAGO Based on the play CHICAGO by Maurine Dallas Watkins

Theatre Downtown presents CHICAGO Based on the play CHICAGO by Maurine Dallas Watkins

CHICAGO is a Kander and Ebb musical set in prohibition era Chicago.

Smart and sexy cast makes an autumn drive to Ogunquit worth the trip as the Playhouse extends its 2010 season with a six-week run of crowd favorite 'Chicago'

Tonight Show's Vicki Randle recently joined Vox Femina Los Angeles to perform a concert for 'Mother Earth' at Zipper Hall.

Emma Barton, best-known as ‘Honey Mitchell' in 'EastEnders', will return to the London boards to star as ‘Roxie Hart' in the West End production of 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre at Covent Garden's Seven Dials for 12 weeks from 26 April 2010.

Ruthie Henshall, currently starring as ‘Roxie Hart' in the West End production of 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre in Covent Garden's Seven Dials, will end her run in the production on April 24, 2010 after multiple extensions. Ruthie Henshall originated the role of ‘Roxie Hart' in 1997 - for which she was lauded by the critics and nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award - when 'CHICAGO' first conquered the West End.

Emma Barton, best-known as ‘Honey Mitchell' in 'EastEnders', will return to the London boards to star as ‘Roxie Hart' in the West End production of 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre at Covent Garden's Seven Dials for 12 weeks from 26 April 2010.

Ruthie Henshall, currently starring as ‘Roxie Hart' in the West End production of 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre in Covent Garden's Seven Dials, will end her run in the production on April 24, 2010 after multiple extensions. Ruthie Henshall originated the role of ‘Roxie Hart' in 1997 - for which she was lauded by the critics and nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award - when 'CHICAGO' first conquered the West End.

It was a full house that greeted the Vox Femina Los Angeles choral group on Saturday night, March 20, 2010, in downtown Los Angeles as they premiered 'Sister, My Sister,' a special evening of music designed to celebrate Women's Communities.

Ruthie Henshall has extended her run as ‘Roxie Hart' in the West End production of 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre in Covent Garden's Seven Dials by two months until 18 April.

International singing sensation Marti Pellow will return to star as ‘Billy Flynn' in the UK National tour of the smash-hit musical 'CHICAGO' for six weeks only from Monday 18 January until Saturday 26 February 2010. Marti first played the role to great acclaim in the West End, subsequently repeating his performance in New York and on the UK national tour, playing to sell-out houses. Emma Barton, currently starring in the show on tour as ‘Roxie Hart', will continue to play the role opposite Marti Pellow.

Mint Theater Company (Jonathan Bank, Artistic Director) has added one additional performance, Sunday December 20th at 7 pm, to accommodate the demand for their acclaimed production of So Help Me God! by Maurine Dallas Watkins (the author of Chicago, the play upon which the musical is based) at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street).

As previously reported, My Girl's Anna Chlumsky and Kristen Johnston are set to headline the Mint Theater Company's SO HELP ME GOD! The Off-Broadway run, which will begin previews November 18th, opens officially at the Lucile Lortel Theatre Dec. 7 and runs through Dec. 20. Today, the full cast and creative team have been announced.

Mint Theater Company (Jonathan Bank, Artistic Director) has added one additional performance, Sunday December 20th at 7 pm, to accommodate the demand for their acclaimed production of So Help Me God! by Maurine Dallas Watkins (the author of Chicago, the play upon which the musical is based) at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street).

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus ... and a sugar plum fairy, not to mention five gold rings, seven swimming swans and a partridge in a pear tree too!

Ruthie Henshall will return to 'CHICAGO' to reprise the role of ‘Roxie Hart' from Monday 14 December for nine weeks only (14 December - 28 February). Ruthie Henshall originated the role of ‘Roxie Hart' in 1997 - for which she was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award - when 'CHICAGO' first conquered the West End. As Ruthie Henshall is contracted to other commitments for selected performances between 28 December - 2 January, Bonnie Langford will play the role of ‘Roxie' for these performances. Bonnie comes to London direct from playing the role of ‘Roxie' on Broadway.

This Saturday, December 12th, the Drama Desk, Lortel and Obie Award-winning Mint Theater Company will conclude its 2009 EnrichMINT Events, an exciting series of post-show discussions.

This Saturday, December 12th, the Drama Desk, Lortel and Obie Award-winning Mint Theater Company will conclude its 2009 EnrichMINT Events, an exciting series of post-show discussions.

Last night, December 7, The Mint Theater Company opened its hotly anticipated production of So Help Me God!, toplined by Kristen Johnston and Anna Chlumsky, to critical raves. The Off-Broadway run, which began begin previews on November 18th runs through December 20. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the curtain call and after party!