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Photo Flash: CHICAGO's Melora Hardin Helps The Empire State Building 'GO RED'
by Eddie Varley - Feb 6, 2009


The Empire State Building glows red on February 6th through the 8th in honor of Go Red for Women and National Wear Red Day, a day of action aimed at raising awareness of heart disease, the leading killer of New York City women.

CHICAGO Welcomes Wright as 'Velma' 2/2, Wopat and D'Amboise Return Later in Month
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2009


This month, the record-breaking worldwide musical smash CHICAGO will welcome two favorite leading ladies to headline the Broadway company. First, direct from the London and South Africa companies of CHICAGO, Amra-Faye Wright joins the Broadway cast as Velma Kelly on Monday, February 2. And on Friday, February 13, two-time Tony Award nominee Charlotte d'Amboise steps back into the role of Roxie Hart on Broadway, prior to headlining the upcoming engagement of the CHICAGO National Tour at Chicago's Ford Center for the Performing Arts (February 26 - March 8).

CHICAGO Welcomes Wright as 'Velma' 2/2, Wopat and D'Amboise Return Later in Month
by Eddie Varley - Jan 30, 2009


This month, the record-breaking worldwide musical smash CHICAGO will welcome two favorite leading ladies to headline the Broadway company. First, direct from the London and South Africa companies of CHICAGO, Amra-Faye Wright joins the Broadway cast as Velma Kelly on Monday, February 2. And on Friday, February 13, two-time Tony Award nominee Charlotte d'Amboise steps back into the role of Roxie Hart on Broadway, prior to headlining the upcoming engagement of the CHICAGO National Tour at Chicago's Ford Center for the Performing Arts (February 26 - March 8).

TV: CHICAGO 'Talkback Tuesdays' with Melora Hardin
by Eddie Varley - Jan 23, 2009


A recent 'Talkback Tuesdays' featured a post-show conversation with actress Melora Hardin. BWW TV was there to share in the fun as Melora discussed being a part of the hit Kander & Ebb musical!

Katie Holmes to Return to the Stage in Finding Neverland Musical?
by Robert Diamond - Jan 11, 2009


IMDB.com is reporting that Katie Holmes, who plays her final performance today in All My Sons is already making plans to return to the Great White Way. The film site reports that she's 'bagged the lead' in a musical version of the film Finding Neverland.

Photo Coverage: 'Talkback Tuesdays' at CHICAGO with Melora Hardin
by Peter James Zielinski - Jan 8, 2009


The Broadway company of CHICAGO held the first January 2009 installment of 'Talkback Tuesdays,' the 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 recent 'Talkback Tuesdays' featured a post-show conversation with actress Melora Hardin.

CHICAGO Welcomes Back Carol Woods 1/5
by Eddie Varley - Jan 5, 2009


Tonight, Monday January 5th, 2009, the company of the hit Broadway musical CHICAGO welcomes back Carol Woods in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cell block diva of the Cook County Jail.

CHICAGO'S Hardin, Braxton Guest Spot On GOOD DAY NEW YORK Available Online
by Eddie Varley - Jan 2, 2009


CHICAGO'S Melora Hardin (Roxie Hart) and Brenda Braxton (Velma Kelly,) appeared on the December 31st episode of FOX TV's 'Good Day New York.' Hardin and Braxton performed the song 'Hot Honey Rag' for viewers.

CHICAGO'S Hardin, Braxton Guest On GOOD DAY NEW YORK 12/31
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2008


CHICAGO'S Melora Hardin (Roxie hart) and Brenda Braxton (Velma Kelly,) are set to appear on the December 31st episode of 'Good Day New York.' The show will air on Channel 5 at 7AM. Hardin and Braxton will be performing the song 'Hot Honey Rag' for viewers.

CHICAGO'S Hardin, Braxton Guest On GOOD DAY NEW YORK 12/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 30, 2008


CHICAGO'S Melora Hardin (Roxie hart) and Brenda Braxton (Velma Kelly,) are set to appear on the December 31st episode of 'Good Day New York.' The show will air on Channel 5 at 7AM. Hardin and Braxton will be performing the song 'Hot Honey Rag' for viewers.

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Welcomes Melora Hardin to Broadway!
by Eddie Varley - Dec 30, 2008


Melora Hardin, star of the hit NBC comedy 'The Office,' made her Broadway stage debut as fame-hungry murderess Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical CHICAGO on Monday, December 29th, 2008 at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). She will play a seven-week limited engagement in the long running merry murder musical, BroadwayWorld's cameras cheered her on every step of the way as she made her splashy Broadway debut!

CHICAGO Welcomes Melora Hardin as 'Roxie' Beginning Tonight 12/29
by Eddie Varley - Dec 29, 2008


Melora Hardin, star of the hit NBC comedy 'The Office,' will make her Broadway stage debut as fame-hungry murderess Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical CHICAGO. Hardin will play a seven-week limited engagement beginning tonight, Monday, December 29, 2008 at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Photo Flash: CHICAGO Welcomes Melora Hardin 12/29
by Eddie Varley - Dec 22, 2008


On Monday, December 29, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical smash CHICAGO is pleased to welcome Melora Hardin to the starring role of Roxie Hart for a seven-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre.

CHICAGO, Coca Cola and Duane Reade Team Up For Holiday Discounts
by Eddie Varley - Dec 17, 2008


The Coca Cola Company, in conjunction with the smash hit musical, CHICAGO, will bring a bit of Broadway to consumers this holiday season as the company announced a promotion of unprecedented value to drive theater goers to the Tony Award-winning smash hit.

Photo Coverage: 'Talkback Tuesdays' at CHICAGO with Barry Weissler
by Peter James Zielinski - Dec 11, 2008


Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of CHICAGO, 'Talkback Tuesdays' Continued its series on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. The event featured a post-show conversation with five-time Tony Award-winning producer Barry Weissler.

CHICAGO 'TalkBack Tuesdays' to Feature Melora Hardin on 1/6
by Eddie Varley - Dec 10, 2008


The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce details for the January installment of 'Talkback Tuesdays,' the 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 next 'Talkback Tuesdays' offering is set for Tuesday, January 6, 2009, featuring a post-show conversation with actress Melora Hardin.

'CHICAGO' Offers Monthly 'TALKBACK TUESDAY' Series 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2008


The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce details for the December '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' Offers Monthly 'TALKBACK TUESDAY' Series 12/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 25, 2008


The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce details for the December '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.

Photo Coverage: 'Talkback Tuesdays' at CHICAGO with Charlotte d'Ambroise
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 22, 2008


The Tuesday, November 18th CHICAGO talkback was moderated by Ms. d'Amboise's father, legendary choreographer and ballet dancer Jacques d'Amboise.

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Celebrates 12 Years on Broadway
by Pablo Pimienta - Nov 15, 2008


On Friday, November 14, 2008, Broadway's six-time Tony Award-winning smash hit musical CHICAGO celebrated two major milestones: its 12th Anniversary and its 5,000th performance on The Great White Way. Special guest, the original Velma Kelly, Tony-winner Bebe Neuwirth stopped by to cheer the cast on as they celebrated 'CHICAGO' style!

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