
CHIICAGO is now in its 10th sensational year in London, and is now the longest running revival in West End theatre history.
"Still London's sexiest, most sensational musical" Sunday Express, December 2007
Having just celebrated 10 glittering years in the West End the smash-hit musical CHICAGO continues to dazzle audiences night after night. Already the longest running American musical ever to play in London, this multi-award winning production is filled with stunning and unique choreography inspired by Bob Fosse and a sizzling score that includes the classics All That Jazz and Cell Block Tango. It is no wonder The Times calls it "The sharpest, slickest show on the block".
A nightclub dancer... a smooth-talking lawyer... and a cell block of sin; it would be a crime to miss it!
Nightclub dancer, Roxie Hart, kills her lover and lands in Cook County Jail. She meets cell block rival Velma Kelly and, with the help of smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn, they vie not only for the headlines but also to keep from death row.
Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer, Bob Fosse, CHICAGO's sexy, sassy score includes the hits "All That Jazz", "Roxie", "Cell Block Tango" and "Razzle Dazzle".
CAST INFORMATION
Already one of London's most popular and thrilling smash-hit musicals. CHICAGO continues to be hot, hot, hot!
Suzanne Shaw – Roxie Hart (until 12th July)
Anna Jane Casey – Velma Kelly (until 31st August)
Victor McGuire – Amos Hart (until 31st August)
Terence Maynard – Billy Flynn (until 10th August)
Mary Sunshine – Rusty Whitehead – end date tbc.
Sue Kelvin – Mama Morton (until the 12th July)
BIRGITTE HJORT SØRENSEN TO STAR AS ‘ROXIE HART’
AND RACHEL McDOWALL TO STAR AS ‘VELMA KELLY’
IN THE SMASH HIT WEST END MUSICAL “CHICAGO”
AT THE CAMBRIDGE THEATRE FROM 25 FEBRUARY
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen will star as ‘Roxie Hart’ and Rachel McDowall will star as ‘Velma Kelly’ in the smash hit West End musical “CHICAGO” at the Cambridge Theatre from 25 February. Terence Maynard will continue to star as ‘Billy Flynn’ and Paul Rider as ‘Amos Hart’, with Zee Asha as ‘Mama Morton’ and MM Dugdale as ‘Mary Sunshine’.
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen played ‘Roxie Hart’ in the Copenhagen production of “CHICAGO” last year to great acclaim. She has also played in Danish productions of “The Winter’s Tale” and “Cabaret”. Rachel McDowall starred as ‘Ulla’ in the West End production of “The Producers” and will shortly be seen playing ‘Lisa’ in the film of “Mamma Mia”.
The London production of “CHICAGO” has just celebrated its tenth anniversary with a Charity Gala Performance, which took place on Wednesday 5 December. The smash hit West End musical “CHICAGO” transferred from the Adelphi Theatre to the Cambridge Theatre in April 2006. The Cambridge Theatre was the London home of “CHICAGO”, when the first production of the show opened there on 10 April 1979, running for 603 performances. “CHICAGO” became the longest running production ever to play at the Adelphi Theatre on 17 October 2005, replacing the previous record holder “Me and My Girl”, which had run for 3,303 performances.
Travel
Nearest Tube: Covent Garden (Piccadilly line)
Turn left from Covent Garden station (away from the market) and turn left agian on Long Acre. Take the next right into Langley Street. Turn left onto Shelton Street. Turn right into Earlham Street. The theatre is at the end of Earlham Street at Seven Dials.
Nearest Rail: Charing Cross (Northern/Bakerloo lines)
Take Northern line to Leicester Square. Change to Piccadilly line to Covent Garden.
Parking: Westminster City Council Car Parks Cambridge Circus. NCP St Martin’s Lane. Meters in Earlham Street and in Mercer Street. Please note that parking in central London can be difficult and expensive. If possible please use public transport.
ACCESS
Wheelchairs: 2 spaces in Stalls. Transfer seating available to any aisle seat. Wheelchair users must bring a non-wheelchair using companion.
Hearing Impaired: Infrared headsets.
ADMITTANCE POLICY
Regrettably babies and toddlers will not be admitted to the theatre. Children aged 5 years and over will be admitted and, more specific age limits may apply depending on the production. Children should be able to sit, unaided, in their own seat and be attentive to the performance so as not to distract other paying members of the audience.
Admittance to the auditorium is always at the discretion of theatre management.