Chicago Revival 1997 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
2 hours and 20 minutes, with one interval
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 18, 1997
Closing: September 01, 2012

Chicago - 1997 - West End History , Info & More

Garrick Theatre
2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH London

The musical exploration of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery - all those things that we hold dear to our hearts. CHICAGO follows not your usual housewife, Roxie Hart, who gains dubious notoriety when she kills her boyfriend, invents her defense and manipulates everyone from her trustworthy husband to the fickle media and the unsuspecting public. Featuring well-known songs - 'All That Jazz', 'Razzle Dazzle' and 'Mr. Cellophane' - and dances choreographed by Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fosse. CHICAGO was written by Tony Award winners Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse with music by John Kander.



CHICAGO closed at the Cambridge Theatre on 27 August 2011. On Monday 7 November, the award-winning musical will open at the Garrick Theatre.

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Ruthie Henshall Ends Run In CHICAGO, April 24
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 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.

Photo Preview: Emma Barton As Roxie Hart In CHICAGO
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 20, 2010


‘Murder greed corruption, exploitation, adultery, treachery... all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts' ...so begins Chicago one of the most phenomenal musicals of our times.

Emma Barton Returns To The West End As Roxie Hart In CHICAGO April 26
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 8, 2010


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 Ends Run In CHICAGO, April 24
by Jessica Lewis - April 1, 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.

CHICAGO Celebrates its 11th Birthday with Justin Lee Collins as Amos Hart
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 2, 2008


The London production of 'Chicago' will celebrate its eleventh birthday on Thursday 4 December, with a special guest appearance by Justin Lee Collins.

Sørensen & McDowall are New Roxie & Velma in West End 'Chicago' Feb.25
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2008


Birgitte Hjort Sørensen will star as 'Roxie Hart' and Rachel McDowall will star as 'Velma Kelly' in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre from 25 February. Terence Maynard will continue to star as 'Billy Flynn' and Paul Rider as 'Amos Hart', with Zee Asha as 'Mama Morton' and MM Dugdale as 'Mary Sunshine'.

Langford, Edwards & James Extend Runs in 'Chicago'
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2008


Bonnie Langford and Brenda Edwards have both extended their starring runs as 'Roxie Hart' and 'Mama Morton' in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre by four weeks until 24 February, and Duncan James has extended his starring run as 'Billy Flynn' by two weeks until 10 February. Amra-Faye Wright and Paul Rider will continue to play the starring roles of 'Velma Kelly' and 'Amos Hart' until 24 February.

Langford, James & Edwards Return to West End 'Chicago'
by BWW News Desk - December 6, 2007


Bonnie Langford, Duncan James and Brenda Edwards will return to star as 'Roxie Hart', 'Billy Flynn' and 'Mama Morton' in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 10 December.

'Chicago' Celebrates 10 Years with Star-Studded Gala Dec.5
by BWW News Desk - December 4, 2007


Chicago will celebrate a decade of decadence in the West End with a special charity gala performance at the Cambridge Theatre on Wednesday, December 5.

Chicago Celebrates 10 Dazzling Years in the West End, Nov.18
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2007


The smash-hit musical Chicago celebrates 10 glittering, celebrity-studded years in the West End on November 18, 2007.

Wright, Ruffelle, Maynard, Rider, Kelvin Return to 'Chicago'
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2007


Amra-Faye Wright (Velma Kelly), Frances Ruffelle (Roxie Hart), Terence Maynard (Billy Flynn) and Paul Rider (Amos Hart) will return to star in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre from November 5 until December 8. At the same time, Sue Kelvin will return to play Mama Morton.

West End's 'Chicago' Celebrates 10th Anniversary 12/5
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2007


Chicago will celebrate its 10th anniversary in the West End with a special charity gala performance at the Cambridge Theatre on Wednesday, December 5.

Duncan James Headlines Chicago
by Ryan Woods - June 6, 2007


Television and recording star Duncan James will make his stage debut starring as 'Billy Flynn' in the smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre on Monday 2 July for a limited seven-week season, finishing on 18 August.

Maxwell Caulfield Joins London's Chicago
by Ryan Woods - May 22, 2007


Maxwell Caulfield will star as 'Billy Flynn' in the London production of Chicago on Tuesday 29 May 2007 for a limited five-week season, finishing on 30 June 2007.

Chicago FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Chicago have there been?
Chicago has had 13 productions including Broadway which opened in 1975, Broadway which opened in 1975, West End which opened in 1979, Off-Broadway which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 1996, US Tour which opened in 1997, West End which opened in 1997, US Tour which opened in 1997, US Tour which opened in 2012, US Tour which opened in 2014, US Tour which opened in 2016, West End which opened in 2018 and US Tour which opened in 2022.
What awards has Chicago been nominated for?
Chicago has been nominated for several awards including Best Costume Designer at the Olivier Awards for William Ivey Long, Best Director at the Olivier Awards for Walter Bobbie, Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for Ann Reinking, Outstanding Musical Production at the Olivier Awards for John Kander, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Ken Billington, Outstanding Revival - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Chicago, Special Citation at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best Director - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Walter Bobbie, and Best Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Ken Billington.
What awards has Chicago won?
Chicago has won several awards, including Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for William Ivey Long, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Walter Bobbie, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Ann Reinking, Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for John Kander, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Ken Billington, Outstanding Revival - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Chicago, Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards), Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Walter Bobbie, and Best Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ken Billington.

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