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Chicago Revival 1997

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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After 15 Years, CHICAGO Revival Takes West End Bows Today, September 1, 2012
by BWW News Desk - September 1, 2012


According to the Daily Mail, CHICAGO closes at the West End's Garrick Theatre after a 15-year revival run today, September 1, 2012.

Olympics Gold Medallist Robin Cousins Stars in West End's CHICAGO from Tonight, July 17
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2012


Olympics Gold Medallist Robin Cousins stars on the West End stage as Billy Flynn in the musical CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre from tonight, 17 July, 10 days ahead of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. He will be in the show until 8 September, the day before the final day of the Paralympics.

Olympian Robin Cousins Joins CHICAGO From 17 July
by Kelsey Denette - July 2, 2012


With less than a month to go until the Team GB Synchronised Swimming Team take the plunge in London 2012, its mentor and Olympic gold medallist, Robin Cousins, starts rehearsals for his own starring role as Billy Flynn in CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre, which he'll be performing for a limited season from 17 July.

Photo Flash: First Look at SMASH's Raza Jaffrey as CHICAGO'S 'Billy Flynn'
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2012


Life is imitating art for leading man Raza Jaffrey, as CHICAGO producer, Barry Weissler spotted him in the new Steven Spielberg TV series Smash, and immediately offered him the role of Billy Flynn in the West End production of the musical. He just began his run in CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre and will continue through July 14, playing the role between David Bedella, and Olympian Robin Cousins, who joins on 17 July.

SMASH Star Raza Jaffrey Joins West End's CHICAGO, Now thru July 14
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2012


Life is imitating art for leading man Raza Jaffrey, as CHICAGO producer, Barry Weissler spotted him in the new Steven Spielberg TV series Smash, and immediately offered him the role of Billy Flynn in the West End production of the musical. He stars in CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre from tonight, 16 May to 14 July, playing the role between present Billy, David Bedella, who left the cast on 12 May, and Olympian Robin Cousins, who joins on 17 July.

CHICAGO Returns to LA, Starring Christie Brinkley and John O'Hurley, Now thru 5/27
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012


CHICAGO, the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival, returns to Los Angeles at the Pantages Theatre for a strictly limited two-week engagement tonight, May 15 through May 27, 2012.

SMASH Star Raza Jaffrey to Join West-End's CHICAGO from May 16 to July 14
by James T Harding - April 23, 2012


Life is imitating art for leading man Raza Jaffrey, as CHICAGO producer, Barry Weissler spotted him in the new Steven Spielberg TV series Smash, and immediately offered him the role of Billy Flynn in the West End production of the musical. He will star in CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre from 16 May to 14 July, playing the role between present Billy, David Bedella, who leaves the cast on 12 May, and Olympian Robin Cousins, who joins on 17 July.

Olympics Gold Medallist Robin Cousins to Star in CHICAGO, London, July-September
by James T Harding - April 16, 2012


Olympics Gold Medallist Robin Cousins will star on the West End stage as Billy Flynn in the musical CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre from 17 July, 10 days ahead of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. He will be in the show until 8 September, the day before the final day of the Paralympics.

Terence Maynard Joins Cast of West End's CHICAGO
by Nicole Rosky - December 16, 2011


Darius Campbell will finish his current run as Billy Flynn in CHICAGO on Saturday 24 December. Terence Maynard will return to the role on Monday 26 December. America Ferrera and Amra-Faye Wright will star as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly until Saturday 31 December. From Monday 2 January, the roles of Roxie and Velma will be played by Sarah Soetaert and Rachel McDowall. James Doherty will continue as Amos Hart, Jasna Ivir as Mama Morton and R. Whitehead as Mary Sunshine.

Photo Flash: First Look at America Ferrera in CHICAGO!
by BWW - November 8, 2011


Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner America Ferrera, known across the world as Ugly Betty from the hit TV series of the same name, swaps her trademark braces for fishnets for eight weeks only, when she makes her British stage debut as the alluring publicity-seeker Roxie Hart in the smash hit musical CHICAGO. Ferrera began he run last night, November 7, and you can check out photos of the star in action below!

America Ferrera to Take on Roxie in West End's CHICAGO
by BWW - October 10, 2011


Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner America Ferrera, known across the world as Ugly Betty from the hit TV series of the same name, swaps her trademark braces for fishnets from 7 November for eight weeks only, when she makes her British stage debut as the alluring publicity-seeker Roxie Hart in the smash hit musical CHICAGO.

Family Illness Delays Brinkley's West End CHICAGO Debut
by Jessica Lewis - July 8, 2011


The producers of the musical CHICAGO announced today that the upcoming West End stage debut of world-renowned supermodel Christie Brinkley has been temporarily delayed.

Emma Barton Returns To The West End As Roxie Hart In CHICAGO April 26
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 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 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.

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Chicago - 1997 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1999 Olivier Awards Best Actor in a Musical Clarke Peters
1999 Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Musical Maria Friedman
1998 Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Musical Ute Lemper
1998 Olivier Awards Best Costume Designer William Ivey Long
1998 Olivier Awards Best Director Walter Bobbie
1998 Olivier Awards Best Theatre Choreographer Ann Reinking
1998 Olivier Awards Outstanding Musical Production John Kander
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical James Naughton
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Marcia Lewis
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Ken Billington
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival - Musical Chicago
1997 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Special Citation
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical James Naughton
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director - Musical Walter Bobbie
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Featured Actress - Musical Marcia Lewis
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Lighting Design Ken Billington

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