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In an exciting development for Broadway, Tony nominee Orfeh is set to join the cast of *Chicago* as the iconic ‘Matron Mama Morton.’ Her engagement commences on Monday, August 26, at the Ambassador Theatre, marking the fulfillment of a dream role for the accomplished performer.
Orfeh, who has made a name for herself in theater and music, expressed her enthusiasm for taking on the role, transitioning from her roots as a Grammy-nominated pop sensation to a celebrated Broadway talent. She is notably recognized for her portrayal of Paulette in the original production of *Legally Blonde: The Musical* and has played standout roles in *Pretty Woman: The Musical* as Kit De Luca and in *Love, Janis* as Janis Joplin. Her television credits include guest appearances on shows such as “Law & Order: SVU” and “Sex and the City.”
About *Chicago*
*Chicago*, featuring a renowned book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Ebb, holds the distinction of being the longest-running American musical in Broadway’s history.
The production, helmed by producers Barry and Fran Weissler, has garnered multiple accolades, including six Tony Awards in 1997, such as Best Musical Revival, along with a Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Recording.
Directed by the esteemed Walter Bobbie and with choreography by Ann Reinking, both Tony Award winners, *Chicago* boasts exceptional design contributions from recognized talents: set design by John Lee Beatty, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by Ken Billington, and sound design by Scott Lehrer. The casting was managed by ARC/Duncan Stewart, CSA & Patrick Maravilla, with Alecia Parker serving as Executive Producer.
Set against the backdrop of the vibrant 1920s, *Chicago* narrates the tale of Roxie Hart, a housewife turned nightclub dancer who resorts to murder when her lover threatens to leave her. In a desperate bid to escape justice, she manipulates public perception with the aid of the city’s most cunning criminal attorney, turning her story into a sensational spectacle that resonates with the tabloid frenzy of modern times.
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