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Three new stars for Chicago
By Amy Somensky Jun 12, 2006, 1:08 GMT
Murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery--all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts." So begins the musical Chicago--and creators John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse never back off from their bold and sinister promise. Chicago is the kiss-and-tell tale of Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who kills her lover as a career move; Billy Flynn, a sharp lawyer who turns Roxie into a celebrity; ...more
London: Chicago will welcome three new stars over the next few weeks.
Darius Danesh will join the musical on June 17th for three weeks as Billy Flynn. He will star opposite Bonnie Langford, who has extended her run through July 8th. Danesh made his debut in Chicago last year.
On July 10th, Jennifer Ellison will take over the role of murderess Roxie Hart through August 12th. Ellison played the role in 2004, and starred in the film version of The Phantom of the Opera.
Also on July 10th, Ian Kelsey will join the production as Billy Flynn. Kelsey last appeared in the West End in 1997's Grease as Danny Zucko.
Amra-Faye Wright and Victor McGuire will continue to star as Velma Kelly and Amos Hart. Brenda Edwards will play the role of Matron "Mama" Morton through July 22nd. A replacement for her has not been announced.
Murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery - that is Chicago, the kiss-and-tell tale of Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who kills her lover as a career move; Billy Flynn, a sharp lawyer who turns Roxie into a celebrity; and Velma Kelly, a dancing jailbird with an ear for headlines and an eye for talent.
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