Chicago 1979 - Articles Page 24

Ages: 12+
Opened: April 10, 1979
Closing: unknown

Chicago - 1979 - West End History , Info & More

Cambridge Theatre
(Covent Garden) Earlham Street London

Based on the play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins

Escrito por Fred Ebb y Bob Fosse, con música de John Kander y letras de Fred Ebb, Chicago ha sido visto por más de 17 millones de espectadores en todo el mundo, y ha recaudado la espectacular cifra de más de 850 millones de dólares. Ambientado en medio de la extravagante decadencia de los años 20, este musical cuenta la historia de Roxie Hart y Velma Kelly, dos mujeres ambiciosas encerradas por crímenes pasionales, que luchan por conseguir el favor de Billy Flynn, un famoso abogado que utiliza a la prensa sensacionalista para conseguir la libertad de sus clientes.


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Chicago - 1979 - West End Articles Page 24

Langford, Edwards & James Extend Runs in 'Chicago'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2008


Bonnie Langford and Brenda Edwards have both extended their starring runs as 'Roxie Hart' and 'Mama Morton' in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre by four weeks until 24 February, and Duncan James has extended his starring run as 'Billy Flynn' by two weeks until 10 February. Amra-Faye Wright and Paul Rider will continue to play the starring roles of 'Velma Kelly' and 'Amos Hart' until 24 February.

Stage Door Chicago: Jerry Herman Discusses His Life & Shows
by Michael J. Roberts - Jan 13, 2008


Jerry Herman pulls the stops out in this in-depth and heartfelt conversation about his incredible career. You have seen the PBS documentary, now hear Jerry in his own words enlighten us on his remarkable life and music.

Langford, James & Edwards Return to West End 'Chicago'
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2007


Bonnie Langford, Duncan James and Brenda Edwards will return to star as 'Roxie Hart', 'Billy Flynn' and 'Mama Morton' in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 10 December.

'Chicago' Celebrates 10 Years with Star-Studded Gala Dec.5
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2007


Chicago will celebrate a decade of decadence in the West End with a special charity gala performance at the Cambridge Theatre on Wednesday, December 5.

Wright, Ruffelle, Maynard, Rider, Kelvin Return to 'Chicago'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2007


Amra-Faye Wright (Velma Kelly), Frances Ruffelle (Roxie Hart), Terence Maynard (Billy Flynn) and Paul Rider (Amos Hart) will return to star in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre from November 5 until December 8. At the same time, Sue Kelvin will return to play Mama Morton.

West End's 'Chicago' Celebrates 10th Anniversary 12/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2007


Chicago will celebrate its 10th anniversary in the West End with a special charity gala performance at the Cambridge Theatre on Wednesday, December 5.

LuPone to Star in David Mamet Musical 'Yellowstone?'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2007


According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Patti LuPone may be returning to the boards in a new musical.

Duncan James Headlines Chicago
by Ryan Woods - Jun 6, 2007


Television and recording star Duncan James will make his stage debut starring as 'Billy Flynn' in the smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre on Monday 2 July for a limited seven-week season, finishing on 18 August.

LuPone and McDonald to Perform Aug. 26 Ravinia Concert
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2007


Tony Award-winning leading ladies Patti LuPone and Audra McDonald will once again share a stage for an August 26th concert at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago.

LuPone May Come Up Rose in Gypsy at Ravinia Festival
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2005


The Chicago Sun-Times has reported that director Lonny Price is mulling over the prospect of a Ravinia Festival production of Gypsy starring Patti LuPone

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1996   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1997   West End London Revival
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2012   US Tour National Tour
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2022   US Tour US Tour
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Chicago - 1979 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1979 Olivier Awards Actor of the Year in a Musical Ben Cross
1979 Olivier Awards Actress of the Year in a Musical Antonia Ellis
1979 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Fred Ebb
1979 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Bob Fosse
1979 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year John Kander

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