Chicago The Musical at the Garrick Theatre – Save £26
November 20, 2011
Chicago The Musical at the Garrick Theatre – Save £26
Ann Reinking signs up for Kander & Ebb charity gala
November 20, 2011
Tony award winning choreographer Ann Reinking has been confirmed to star in a major charity gala celebrating the work of legendary songwriters Kander & Ebb, in London this April.
Reinking, who won a Tony Award for her choreography for Kander and Ebb’s Chicago, will join names including Marvin Hamlisch, Janie Dee, Maria Friedman and Billy Stritch at the event.
The current production of Chicago is one of the most successful musical revivals ever. It is now in its 15th year on Broadway and has recently returned to the West End’s Garrick Theatre starring Ugly Betty’s America Ferrera.
The all-star gala is being produced by veteran promoter and producer Barry Mishon in collaboration with Kander, and will be in aid of the Ovarian Cancer Action charity.
John Kander and Fred Ebb are two of the most successful musical theatre songwriting partnerships of all time, with their work including Cabaret, Chicago, Zorba, The Rink and Kiss of the Spiderwoman. Fred Ebb passed away in 2004.
Musical directors for the event will be Gareth Valentine and Donald Pippin.
Tickets will go on sale soon.
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STAGE SPY CHECK-LIST
- Show: Kander & Ebb Charity Gala
- Theatre: West End venue TBC
- Musical Directors: Gareth Valentine, Donald Pippin
- Stars: Ann Reinking, Maria Friedman, further names to be announced
- Opens: April 2012
Ann Reinking in Chicago
Ugly Betty’s America Ferrera to star in Chicago
October 11, 2011
Ugly Betty star to make UK stage debut in Chicago at the Garrick Theatre.
Ugly Betty's America Ferrera to star in Chicago
Chicago The Musical returns to the West End with a bang this Autumn as the star of international hit TV show Ugly Betty makes her West End theatre debut.
From 7 November for eight weeks only, America Ferrera will perform as Roxie Hart in the show, alongside current star of the Broadway production of Chicago, Amra-Faye Wright, asVelma Kelly.
Chicago’s return to London will herald its record-breaking 15th year in the UK. The show is already the most successful Broadway export ever and notched up the accolade as the West End’s longest running revival ever when it played at the Cambridge Theatre until earlier this year.
America Ferrera is one of the most well known TV actresses in the world and has won Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards for her role as Betty in the hit ABC show.
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“Ugly Betty” Star America Ferrera To Make British Stage Debut When “Chicago”, The World’s Longest Running American Musical
October 10, 2011
RE-OPENS AT THE GARRICK THEATRE ON MONDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2011
“CHICAGO” TURNS 14 ON 18 NOVEMBER
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.
Ferrera, who in 2007, was named by Time Magazine as one of “The Most influential People in the World”, makes her West End debut in CHICAGO at its new West End home, the Garrick Theatre. Ferrera will help usher in the show’s record-breaking 15th year in London when it celebrates its birthday
on 18 November.
Now the most successful Broadway export ever, CHICAGO had its final performance at the Cambridge Theatre on 27 August, establishing the record for the longest running American musical. During its 5-year run there, the multi award-winning musical played to over 2 million people, notched up numerous records and became in the process the West End’s longest running revival ever.
Opening at the Garrick Theatre alongside Ferrera, as fellow murderess Velma Kelly, is Amra-Faye Wright, currently starring in the Broadway production.
CHICAGO originally 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. CHICAGO is produced in London by the Broadway producers Barry and Fran Weissler.
Further casting for the production at the Garrick Theatre will be announced shortly.
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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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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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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.
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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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West End Live 2011: Chicago, The Lion King, Priscilla Queen of the Desert
June 25, 2011
West End Live 2011 photos including Jonathan Wilkes in Chicago, and the casts of Priscilla Queen of the Desert and The Lion King.
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Supermodel Christie Brinkley To Make West End Stage Debut As Roxie Hart In The Smash-Hit Musical “Chicago” At The Cambridge Theatre
June 9, 2011
FROM MONDAY 11 JULY FOR A LIMITED 4-WEEK SEASON. AMRA-FAYE WRIGHT TO STAR AS VELMA KELLY
Christie Brinkley, who made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO earlier this year, receiving great critical acclaim, will come direct from New York to play the role in London’s West End from Monday 11 July for a strictly limited four-week season, ending on Saturday 6 August. She will be joined by Amra-Faye Wright, who has been playing Velma Kelly opposite Christie on Broadway. Amra-Faye will also star in the Cambridge Theatre production from 11 July to 6 August. Jonathan Wilkes will continue in the role of Billy Flynn, James Doherty as Amos Hart, Jasna Ivir as Mama Morton and R. Whitehead as Mary Sunshine, all until 27 August, when CHICAGO will leave the Cambridge Theatre.
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.
CHICAGO 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 is produced in London by the Broadway producers Barry and Fran Weissler.
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.
Release issued by Amanda Malpass Media
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