Martin Kemp will star as smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn in the multi-award-winning Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End from Monday 2 July for a limited season until Saturday 1 September 2018.
‘Feels as classy and fresh as ever’: CHICAGO – West End ❤❤❤❤
Overall, it is pleasing to have Chicago back in the West End to offer new audiences an opportunity to see the classic musical. But it is just lacking a little bit of sparkle in the performances to make it really ‘Razzle Dazzle’.
‘Much of its satire proves to be deliciously enjoyable’: CHICAGO – West End ★★★★
Chicago remains fine Fosseian musical theatre. Strong story, stylish dance, and Kander and Ebb’s brilliant songs. Class, indeed.
‘Much of its satire proves to be deliciously enjoyable’: CHICAGO – West End ★★★★
Chicago remains fine Fosseian musical theatre. Strong story, stylish dance, and Kander and Ebb’s brilliant songs. Class, indeed.
INTERVIEW: Josefina Gabrielle is loving the ‘pure entertainment’ of the West End’s Chicago
With Chicago returning to London, I spoke with Josefina Gabrielle who, as Velma, is sharing the show’s leading credits, about the piece and her career.
‘Has lost some of its magic’: CHICAGO – West End ★★★
Although Chicago is still a fun night out that’s sure to please and delight many loyal fans and people who just want a chilled theatrical experience, for me it felt too flat in its current form.
‘All the sass and sexiness you want’: CHICAGO – West End ★★★★
The ‘Razzle Dazzle’ and sparkling performances made me leave Chicago with a firm smile on my face. It would be simply criminal to miss this production.
‘It would be criminal if this sensational show wasn’t a smash hit’: CHICAGO – West End ★★★★
Chicago is faultless, as always. There are no surprises from this revival but this multi-award-winning, slick and stylish, musical doesn’t put a foot wrong. Sublime musical numbers, choreography and performances, it razzle dazzles throughout.
REVIEW ROUND UP: Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre
Cuba Gooding Jr and Ruthie Henshall help to bring the razzle-dazzle of Kander and Ebb’s musical back to the West End – but what have critics made of Chicago’s return to the West End?
‘Threateningly exhilarating’: CHICAGO – West End ★★★★★
Here in Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre are the murderous snarls and artful smiles, supple cynicism on endless sheer black-stockinged legs, and a hot hot band.
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NEWS: Paul Rider reprises role of Amos Hart in West End production of Chicago
Paul Rider will return to the role of Amos Hart, joining the previously announced Cuba Gooding Jr, Sarah Soetaert, Josefina Gabrielle and Ruthie Henshall in the multi award-winning Chicago at London’s Phoenix Theatre.
NEWS: Ruthie Henshall returns to Chicago along with Josefina Gabrielle & Sarah Soetaert
Sarah Soetaert, Josefina Gabrielle and Ruthie Henshall, all previous stars of CHICAGO, will join Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr as the multi award-winning Kander and Ebb musical returns to the West End after a five-and-a-half-year absence. Following a successful UK and international tour, CHICAGO begins performances at London’s Phoenix Theatre on Monday 26 March 2018.
NEWS: Cuba Gooding Jr makes his musical & West End debut in Chicago, TICKETS ONSALE
Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr will make his British stage debut and his musical debut as smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn in the multi award-winning CHICAGO at the West End’s Phoenix Theatre this spring.
NEWS: Chicago returns to West End after five years, Opens at Phoenix in March
The world’s longest-running American musical, the multi award-winning CHICAGO, returns to London’s West End after a five-and-a-half-year absence.
Album Review: Chicago (1997 London Cast Recording)
And sure enough, surrendering to the thrill of Ruthie Henshall and Ute Lemper here was a genuine pleasure and a great way to revisit Kander & Ebb’s score.
RACHEL TUCKER LIVE – Zedel
Rachel Tucker is a superstar of the stage and is currently on a long awaited tour around the UK before heading to New York for a stint at the iconic 54 Below. Now I knew Rachel’s voice was good from the I’d Do Anything days, videos online and of course from seeing her in Wicked but I was completely blown away when I saw her solo performance last night.
CHICAGO – Touring
Having last been seen in the West End in 2012, Chicago still proves to be a popular and sassy musical with an exquisite layer of dark humour at the centre of it, focusing on the darker side of fame.
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL – Touring
The tale of murder, deception and glamour is played out against the backdrop of Cook County Jail, where dazzling black costumes and stage lights replace orange jumpsuits and jail bars. The media’s morbid fascination with some of its more attractive criminals enables Roxie and Velma to engineer a route to a new life of celebrity.
NEWS: Jessie Wallace stars as Mama Morton in Chicago tour
David Ian, producer of the international award-winning musical CHICAGO, has announced that one of Britain’s most-loved soap stars, Jessie Wallace, will play the role of ‘Mama Morton’.