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Production photos featuring Ashley Graham as Roxie Hart and Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly have been unveiled, giving fans a glimpse of their performances in the acclaimed musical Chicago. This iconic, Tony Award-winning musical is currently being showcased at the Ambassador Theatre in New York and is celebrating its impressive 28 years on Broadway, making it the longest-running American musical to date.
The cast of Chicago also includes Max von Essen portraying Billy Flynn, Rema Webb as Matron “Mama” Morton, Greg Hildreth as Amos Hart, and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine. Additional ensemble members are Tia Altinay, David Bushman, Jessica Ernest, John Michael Fiumara, Jeff Gorti, Chelsea James, Marty Lawson, Joseph London, Barrett Martin, Sharon Moore, Drew Nellessen, Celina Nightengale, Kristen Faith Oei, Denny Paschall, Jermaine R. Rembert, Mikayla Renfrow, and Rachel Schur, alongside Michael Scirrotto.
Set against the backdrop of the vibrant 1920s, Chicago narrates the tale of Roxie Hart, a housewife and aspiring performer who finds herself embroiled in a murder case after she kills her lover who threatens to leave her. To escape the clutches of justice, Roxie manipulates public perception, media narratives, and her cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring the top criminal attorney in Chicago. Her story evolves into a media circus, bursting with sensationalist headlines that mirror the nature of contemporary news coverage.
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Chicago
Shubert Theatre (Broadway)
In her Broadway debut, supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham takes on the role of Roxie Hart, adding a fresh perspective to the character. With a book by the legendary Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse and music by John Kander, Chicago continues to captivate audiences with its rich storytelling and musical excellence, cementing its status as a true classic in American theatre history.
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