Chicago, The World’s Longest Running American Musical To Re-Open At The Garrick Theatre On Monday 7 November 2011
September 7, 2011
BOX OFFICE OPENS TODAY
Last week, CHICAGO took the crown of the world’s longest running American musical from “A Chorus Line”, which had held the record for the past 21 years. Now, the show’s producers, Barry and Fran Weissler, are delighted to announce that CHICAGO has a new home in London. On Monday 7 November, the award-winning musical will open at the Garrick Theatre. Barry Weissler said of the show’s ongoing success and new London home, “Last week, and in spite of nature’s attempts to spoil the party, we were delighted to see CHICAGO become the longest running American musical of all time, finally beating A Chorus Line’s record set way back in 1990. And this week it brings me huge pleasure and personal pride to be able to announce that London’s longest running revival will, thanks to Nica Burns and Nimax Theatres, return to the West End at the Garrick Theatre.” The box office for the Garrick Theatre is now open.
CHICAGO closed at the Cambridge Theatre on 27 August. During its 5-year run there, CHICAGO played to over 2 million people and became the longest running revival ever. The show opened at the Adelphi Theatre on 18 November 1997 to rave reviews and immediately became a sell-out hit. CHICAGO won the 1998 Laurence Olivier Award for ‘Outstanding Musical Production’ as well as the 1998 Critics Circle Drama Award for ‘Best Musical’. CHICAGO transferred from the Adelphi Theatre to the Cambridge Theatre in April 2006.
CHICAGO, which is based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, has a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. CHICAGO is choreographed by Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fosse and directed by Walter Bobbie. The West End production of CHICAGO is staged by the entire original Broadway creative team.
Casting for the production at the Garrick Theatre will be announced shortly.
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Book tickets to CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at the Garrick Theatre in London
Last few days for Chicago as it closes at the Cambridge Theatre
August 21, 2011
Chicago The Musical is making its final razzle dazzle at the Cambridge Theatre this month before closing on Saturday 27 August 2011.
Jonathan Wilkes in Chicago
There are still special offer tickets available for the final few performances at the Cambridge Theatre, currently starring Jonathan Wilkes.
Supermodel Christine Brinkley recently made her debut in the London show after wowing Broadway with her performance as Roxie Hart.
Chicago opened at the Adelphi Theatre on 18 November 1997 and won the 1998 Olivier Award for ‘Outstanding Musical Production’. The show transferred from the Adelphi Theatre to the Cambridge Theatre in April 2006.
On the same day that the show closes in London, the original Broadway production will celebrate its 6,138 performance on the Great White Way, beating A Chorus Line’s record to make it the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history.
Chicago is based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins and has a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The show’s entire original Broadway creative team staged the West End production including choreography by Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fosse and direction by Walter Bobbie.
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SPECIAL OFFER: Book tickets to Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre in London
VIDEO MEMORIES
Ute Lemper & Ruthie Henshall Perform ‘Hot Honey Rag’
VIDEO: Chicago memories: Ute Lemper and Ruthie Henshall in Chicago
August 21, 2011
Chicago closes at the Cambridge Theatre in London this month.
Ute Lemper and Ruthie Henshall in the original London cast of Chicago
Since the show first opened at the Adelphi Theatre on 18 November 1997 it has wowed millions of people in London.
Here we pay tribute to the show with some memories from the past. First up, the original stars of the London production, Ute Lemper and Ruthie Henshall, perform Hot Honey Rag.
SPECIAL OFFER: Book tickets to Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre in London
VIDEO
Ute Lemper & Ruthie Henshall Perform ‘Hot Honey Rag’
CHRISTINE BRINKLEY in Chicago
July 17, 2011
After a triumphant run in the Broadway production of CHICAGO, supermodel Christie Brinkley is now starring as Roxie Hart in the London production of the show.
Christie Brinkley is one of America’s most successful and recognisable models, appearing on over 500 magazine covers worldwide. She made her acting debut in 1983 opposite Chevy Chase in the film National Lampoon’s Vacation and also appeared in the sequel, National Lampoon’s Vegas Vacation. On television, her appearances have included the 1990s series Mad About You starring Helen Hunt and, more recently, Ugly Betty.
As an environmentalist and political activist, Christie has addressed the United Nations and has been a Democratic delegate.
Christine is joined by Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly.
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Videos: West End Live 2010
June 21, 2010
The weekend of 19 and 20 June 2010 saw the sixth annual West End Live event in Leicester Square, London. Showcasing the best of West End theatre, casts of most major shows performed for a crowd of over 250,000 people.
The Lion King interview at West End Live 2010
Thriller Live interview at West End Live 2010
Wicked interview at West End Live 2010
Jersey Boys Ryan Molloy interview West End Live 2010
Tap Dogs Adam Garcia interview West End Live 2010
Chicago interview West End Live 2010
Mamma Mia interview West End Live 2010
Love Never Dies interview West End Live 2010
