Caroline Flack will star as Roxie Hart in Chicago from 10 December 2018 until the end of the show’s run at the Phoenix Theatre on 5 January 2019.
NEWS: YouTuber & star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Todrick Hall will star as Billy Flynn in the West End’s Chicago
Star of RuPaul’s Drag Race, American Idol and YouTube sensation Todrick Hall will star as Billy Flynn in Chicago from 19 November 2018 until the end of the show’s run at the Phoenix Theatre on 5 January 2019.
NEWS: Alexandra Burke & Duncan James will extend their runs in the West End production of Chicago
Due to popular demand, Alexandra Burke and Duncan James will extend their runs in Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre. Burke will play Roxie Hart until 10 November 2018 and James will play Billy Flynn until 17 November.
‘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.
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.
THE GLENN MILLER STORY – Touring
Considerable musicality and dollops of goodwill cannot hide the huge basic problems at the heart of The Glenn Miller Story.
THE GLENN MILLER STORY – Touring
As soon as Steele walked on the stage there was applause, we see a twinkle in his eye and his broad smile that we have come to expect. I like many of the audience I would imagine, after the performance, Google Tommy Steele’s age only to find that he is in his late 70’s and yet he stood before us upright and the national treasure he has become. With his charismatic charming personality and voice as strong as ever, this born showman was ready to entertain us.
Review: The Sound of Music (Tour)
The mammoth Bill Kenwright year-long tour provides a perfect lens through which to examine the durability and the curiosity of The Sound of Music. On the 50th anniversary of the movie release it’s tempting to believe British audiences come more to see a re-enactment of Julie Andrews’ personal triumph than a sugared and Popishly corrupted version […]
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