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Chicago
 
Chicago
Performance times:
MON
20:00
TUE
20:00
WED
20:00
THU
20:00
FRI
17:00 20:30
SAT
15:00 20:00
SUN
No show

Show starts:
16th April 2007
Show ends:
27th August 2011
Run time:
2:15
Venue:
Cambridge Theatre

 

Chicago

The smash-hit musical CHICAGO celebrates 10 glittering, celebrity-studded years in the West End. Already the longest running American musical ever to play in London, this multi-award winning international production is filled with sexy, sassy and sensational choreography inspired by the legendary Bob Fosse, and a sizzling score including All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. It's no wonder The Times calls it 'the sharpest, slickest show on the block'. Suitable for ages 10+. Under 5s will not be admitted.

Sure.  We could tell you about the theme of the show- the fleeting and shallow nature of media celebrity- and discuss its relevance to the star-struck culture in which we live.  But, face it, the real reason for seeing Chicago is to watch incredibly fit dancers slink and slither through all that sexy Bob Fosse choreography and freeze into those muscle-popping asymmetrical poses he likes so much.  Themes are fine, but music and dance win the day in Chicago.

"As close to musical theatre heaven as you are likely to get" The News of The World

"This great production of a magnificent show brings the old razzle-dazzle back to the West End with a vengeance" The Daily Telegraph

Popular songs:

  • Razzle Dazzle
  • A Little Bit of Sunshine
  • All That Jazz

Supermodel to Make Her West End Debut?

Christie Brinkley Supermodel Christie Brinkley could be heading for the West End this summer according to rumours on BroadwayWorld.com from Showbizz411. The beauty icon and actress is currently starring as murderess “Roxie Hart” in Chicago on Broadway – previously played by Brooke Shields, Sandy Duncan and Bebe Neuwirth, amongst others – and may be set to reprise the role in London alongside New York co-star Amra-Faye Wright, the South African-born actress and cabaret star who plays “Velma Kelly”.

A Pop Culture Star for Over 30 Years

Christie Brinkley was discovered by a photographer in Paris at the age of 18 and went on to become one of the most recognisable supermodels of the 1970’s and 1980’s, appearing on over 500 magazine covers. She made her acting debut in the 1983 movie comedy National Lampoon’s Vacation (starring Chevy Chase) and famously appeared in the music video for Billy Joel’s smash-hit "Uptown Girl". She also secured a record 20-year contract with cosmetics brand CoverGirl, the longest such deal in the history of the modelling industry. Away from acting and modelling, she has excelled as an artist, author and photographer. She wrote and illustrated the best-selling health and beauty book "Christie Brinkley's Outdoor Beauty and Fitness Guide".

The Razzle-Dazzle at the Cambridge Theatre

Chicago has dazzled audiences at the Cambridge Theatre since 2006 with its gripping story of murder, celebrity, money and greed. Set in Roaring Twenties, chorus girl Roxie Hart finds herself falling foul of the law after murdering her lover and failing to pin the blame on her mild-mannered husband. After being sent to the women's block of Cook County Jail, Roxie meets the celebrity murderess Velma Kelly and her big-time lawyer, Billy Flynn. With the newspapers clamouring for a juicy story, Roxie realises that her upcoming trial could be the big career break she’s been looking for. The current West End cast includes Sarah Soetaert as “Roxie”, Debbie Kurup as “Velma” and Jonathan Wilkes as “Billy Flynn”.

Chicago will close at the Cambridge Theatre on Saturday 27th August 2011 to make way for Matilda the Musical. The show’s producers are hopeful of securing a transfer to another West End venue to extend the production’s current record-breaking 14 year London run.

Find a Fantastic Chicago West End Theatre Break Now

Posted by Ben on Thursday 9th June 2011 at 3:23PM

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