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FIRST LOOK: Chicago Revived At The Phoenix Theatre London

Published on

April 9, 2018

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Take a look at Tristram Kenton's first look production photos from the London revival of Kander and Ebb's award-winning musical Chicago.

Sarah Soetaert as Roxie Hart and the male Ensemble of Chicago. Photo: Tristram Kenton

Now in previews, Chicago stars Cuba Gooding Jr as Billy Flynn, Sarah Soetaert as Roxie Hart, Josefina Gabrielle as Velma Kelly, Ruthie Henshall as Mama Morton and Paul Rider as Amos Hart.

Chicago, which is based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, has a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The Broadway revival of Chicago was choreographed by Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fosse, directed by Walter Bobbie and produced by Barry and Fran Weissler.

Chicago originally ran in London for 15 years, making it the West End's longest running revival. Chicago has won six Tony Awards, two Olivier awards  and a Grammy. Chicago continues to run on Broadway, where it recently celebrated its 21st birthday, and around the world in multiple langues. It is the world's longest running American musical. Chicago opens on 11 April at the Phoenix Theatre London.

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Cuba Gooding Jr as Billy Flynn in Chicago.

Cuba Gooding Jr as billy Flynn in Chicago

Cuba Gooding Jr as Billy Flynn and Sarah Soetaert as Roxie Hart in Chicago

The cast of Chicago

The female ensemble of Chicago

Josefina Gabrielle as Velma Kelly in Chicago

Josefina Gabrielle as Velma Kelly in Chicago

The Cell Block Tango from Chicago

Paul Rider as Amos Hart in Chicago

Ruthie Henshall as Mama Morton in Chicago

Sarah Soetaert as Roxie and the cast of Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre

Sarah Soetaert as Roxie Hart in Chicago

Sarah Soetaert as Roxie Hart and Chris Warner as Drake in Chicago

Sarah Soetaert (Roxie) and Josefina Gabrielle (Velma) in Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre

 

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