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Ryoko Yonekura Will No Longer Return to CHICAGO in November Due to Injury
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022


Ryoko Yonekura has withdrawn from her previously announced engagement in CHICAGO, which she was scheduled to perform on Broadway from November 7th thru November 20th, under doctor's orders due to a lower back injury.

Ryoko Yonekura Will Return to CHICAGO as Roxie in November
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2022


Japanese superstar Ryoko Yonekura will return to the Broadway production by popular demand in the role of “Roxie Hart” for 16 performances only, Nov 7 to Nov 20, 2022, at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Netflix Announces Production of THE JOURNALIST Starring Ryoko Yonekura
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 15, 2020


Netflix, the world's leading streaming entertainment service, announced the production of Netflix original series The Journalist.

VIDEO: Ryoko Yonekura Performs 'Roxie' in Honor of Her Return to CHICAGO
by Julie Musbach - Jul 9, 2019


Japanese superstar Ryoko Yonekura has recorded a new audio track of the Kander and Ebb classic "Roxie" to be released worldwide July 26, 2019 via Sony Masterworks Broadway.  The release coincides with Ms. Yonekura's current role in the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, where she stars as the iconic Roxie Hart for a special run of performances on Broadway

Photo Flash: Ryoko Yonekura Returns to the Cast of CHICAGO
by Julie Musbach - Jul 2, 2019


Japanese superstar Ryoko Yonekura returned to Broadway's CHICAGO last night for a two week stint through July 14th.

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL to Play at Tokyu Theatre Orb
by Alan Henry - Jun 28, 2019


Come see what's happening at the Cook County Jail with Chicago the Musical running Aug. 7-18 at the Tokyu Theatre Orb.

Ryoko Yonekura Returns to CHICAGO This Summer
by Julie Musbach - Jan 24, 2019


Producers of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicagoannounced today that Japanese superstar Ryoko Yonekura will return to the Broadway production by popular demand in the role of "Roxie Hart" for 16 performances only, July 1 to July 14, 2019, at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Celebrate 22 Years of Razzle Dazzle With Fun CHICAGO Facts!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2018


The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago celebrates its 22nd Broadway anniversary tomorrow, Wednesday, November 14th. Celebrate 22 years of razzle dazzle with these fun Chicago facts!

Robyn Hurder Steps Into Broadway's CHICAGO as 'Roxie' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2017


Robyn Hurder (Nice Work If You Can Get It, Grease) will take on the role of 'Roxie Hart' in Broadway's record-breaking hit musical Chicago from tonight, July 14, through Tuesday, July 18, at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Robyn Hurder to Step Into Broadway's CHICAGO as 'Roxie' This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2017


Robyn Hurder (Nice Work If You Can Get It, Grease) will take on the role of 'Roxie Hart' in Broadway's record-breaking hit musical CHICAGO from Friday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 18 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Japanese Star Ryoko Yonekura to Return to CHICAGO as 'Roxie' This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2017


Producers of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago announced today that Japanese superstar Ryoko Yonekura will return to the Broadway production by popular demand in the role of 'Roxie Hart' for 11 performances only, July 3 to July 13, 2017.

Larisa Dolina Makes Broadway Debut as 'Mama Morton' in CHICAGO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2013


Celebrated Russian actress and singer Larisa Dolina is the next international star to make her Broadway debut in the record-breaking, Tony Award-winning musical smash CHICAGO. In the featured role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, Dolina will play a limited eight-performance engagement at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre (219 West 49th Street), tonight, August 13 through Sunday, August 18.

Larisa Dolina to Make Broadway Debut as 'Mama Morton' in CHICAGO, Begin. 8/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 23, 2013


In the featured role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, Dolina will play a limited eight-performance engagement at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre (219 West 49th Street), Tuesday, August 13 through Sunday, August 18.

Bianca Marroquin, Brian O'Brien Join CHICAGO
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 16, 2012


On Tuesday, July 17, 2012, Broadway's celebrated revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will welcome back Mexican stage and screen sensation Bianca Marroquin in the starring role of Roxie Hart.

Ryoko Yonekura to Take on 'Roxie' in Broadway's CHICAGO, 7/10
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2012


On Tuesday, July 10, 2012, the acclaimed record-breaking revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO welcomes Japanese superstar Ryoko Yonekura in her Broadway stage debut as merry murderess Roxie Hart. She will play an exclusive one-week engagement through Sunday, July 15 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Japanese-Language 'Chicago' to Debut in Tokyo, October
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2008


Plans are underway for the first Japanese-language production of Kander and Ebb's Tony Award-winning Broadway musical phenomenon Chicago. The production is set to debut this October at the Akasaka ACT Theatre in Tokyo, followed by an engagement at the Umeda Art Theatre in Osaka in November.

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