Paige Davis and More to Star in CHICAGO at the Morrison Center, 9/13-15
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2013
CHICAGO comes to the Morrison Center, Sept. 13-15, 2013. The No. 1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history will feature Paige Davis as Roxy Hart, Brent Barrett as Billy Flynn, Terra MacLeod as Velma Kelly, and Carol Woods as Matron 'Mama' Morton.
Larisa Dolina Makes Broadway Debut as 'Mama Morton' in CHICAGO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 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.
BWW Reviews: Barks, Simpson, Moyer, Lawless Headline Shields-Helmed CHICAGO at the Hollywood Bowl
by Michael L. Quintos - July 27, 2013
The world-famous Hollywood Bowl's annual concert presentation of a Broadway musical is CHICAGO this year, directed by actress Brook Shields and features an all-star cast that includes Samantha Barks, Ashlee Simpson, Stephen Moyer, and Lucy Lawless. The show which opened July 27, is a valiant, admirable production that is genuinely entertaining and filled with terrific musical numbers---particularly those that showcase triple-threat phenom Barks, who proves herself to be the show's best, most legit asset. The show continues with two additional performances this weekend.
BWW Reviews: CHICAGO Delights Hilton Head Audiences
by Debra Charlton - July 22, 2013
Located on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina produces a full season of musicals and plays aimed at a dedicated audience of Lowcountry residents. The productions, which include crowd-pleasing favorites suggested by theatre-goers, feature fully professional casts drawn primarily from New York, along with a sprinkling of local performers. On a stormy Sunday afternoon, I joined several hundred patrons in attendance at the Center's production of CHICAGO, directed and choreographed by Russell Garrett, to enjoy a high quality rendering of the 1920s-era musical.
TV: CHICAGO Cast Jazzes Up BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK- Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - July 20, 2013
Featured in today's event was the cast of Chicago (Anne Horak, Michael Cusumano, Nathan Madden, Brian O'Brien, Brian Spitulnik, Donna Marie Asbury, Angel Reda, Tonya Wathen, and Rachel Bickerton) performing 'Me and My Baby,' 'All I Care About Is Love,' 'Roxie,' and 'All That Jazz.' Check out highlights below!
TVGN Special to Follow Wendy Williams CHICAGO Debut
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2013
Wendy Williams will be featured in a new TVGN special which will chronicle the talk show host as she prepared to make her Broadway debut in the long-running musical CHICAGO.
VIDEO: Wendy Williams Chats Making her Debut in Broadway's CHICAGO
by Caryn Robbins - July 3, 2013
On yesterday's THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW, host Wendy Williams chatted with her audience about making her Broadway debut in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton in the current revival of Chicago. Check out her rundown of the experience below!
TV: Chatting with CHICAGO's New Matron 'Mama' Morton, Wendy Williams, on Her Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - July 2, 2013
Wendy Williams began her Broadway debut engagement as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the Tony Award-winning musical smash Chicago last week on Friday, June 28. Williams, who was originally set to begin performances at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.) on Tuesday, June 25, was sidelined with a sinus infection earlier last week. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for her opening night and you can check out highlights from the curtain call and interviews with Williams and the cast below!
Photo Coverage: Wendy Williams Takes First Bow as 'Matron Mama Morton' in CHICAGO!
by Walter McBride - July 2, 2013
Wendy Williams began her Broadway debut engagement as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the Tony Award-winning musical smash Chicago last week on Friday, June 28. Williams, who was originally set to begin performances at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.) on Tuesday, June 25, was sidelined with a sinus infection earlier last week. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from her opening night curtain call and after party below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Wendy Williams as 'Matron Mama Morton' in CHICAGO
by Nicole Rosky - July 1, 2013
Wendy Williams began her Broadway debut engagement as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the Tony Award-winning musical smash CHICAGO last week on Friday, June 28. Williams, who was originally set to begin performances at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.) on Tuesday, June 25, was sidelined with a sinus infection earlier last week. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Williams in action below!
Wendy Williams Begins Performances Today in CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2013
Producers Barry and Fran Weissler welcome celebrated talk show host and best-selling author Wendy Williams in her Broadway debut engagement as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the Tony Award-winning musical smash CHICAGO, beginning today, June 28.
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.