From the ballroom to Broadway, Mark Ballas has done a little bit of everything — and now he’s back on The Roundtable! The three-time Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball champion is currently back on Broadway starring as the slick, smooth-talking Billy Flynn in CHICAGO.
Chicago Revival (1997 West End)
2 hours and 20 minutes, with one interval
Closing: September 01, 2012
Chicago - 1997 West End History , Info & More
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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Chicago - 1997 West End Awards and Nominations
| 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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