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
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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.
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SPECIAL OFFER: Book tickets to Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre in London
JONATHAN WILKES in Chiacgo
May 13, 2011
Jonathan Wilkes stars in Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre in London
Jonathan Wilkes has joined the cast of long running West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre (until 26 June), playing the role of Billy Flynn.
He has taken over the role from David Bedella, who will join the cast of Stephen Sondheim’s musical Road Show at the Menier Chocolate Factory this summer.
Wilkes has appeared on the West End stage as Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, and on tour has featured in We Will Rock You, The Wedding Singer, Guys and Dolls, Tommy, Grease, The Rocky Horror Show and Godspell.
He started his career by winning the Cameron Mackintosh Young Entertainer of the Year award in 1996 and going on to present TV shows, write and record albums, and sing and tour with Robbie Williams.
Wilkes stars in Chicago alongside Debbie Kurup as Velma Kelly, Sarah Soetaert as Roxie Hart, James Doherty as Amos Hart, Jasna Ivir as Mama Morton and R. Whitehead as Mary Sunshine.
SPECIAL OFFER: Book tickets to Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre in London
Jonathan Wilkes To Star As Billy Flynn In The Smash-Hit Musical Chicago At The Cambridge Theatre From Monday 9 May For A Limited 7-Week Season
May 4, 2011
DEBBIE KURUP TO STAR AS VELMA KELLY FROM 23 MAY – 18 SEPTEMBER TICKETS ARE £20 FOR UNDER 20s MONDAYS TO THURSDAYS AND FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES
Jonathan Wilkes will star as Billy Flynn in the smash-hit West End musical CHICAGO at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 9 May for seven weeks only, until 26 June. His last West End engagement was as Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. On tour, Jonathan has starred in We Will Rock You, The Wedding Singer, Guys and Dolls, Tommy, Grease, The Rocky Horror Show and Godspell. Debbie Kurup will be reprising the role of Velma Kelly, which she originally played in 2006, also from 9 May for seven weeks only. Her most recent West End role was as KT in the original cast of Sister Act at the London Palladium.
Sarah Soetaert will continue to star as Roxie Hart, James Doherty as Amos Hart, Jasna Ivir as Mama Morton and R. Whitehead as Mary Sunshine.
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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SPECIAL OFFER: Book tickets to CHICAGO at the Cambridge Theatre in London
