FIRST LOOK: Opening Night Of Chicago at Phoenix Theatre

Chicago the musical returned to the West End on Wednesday Night. Take a look at Piers Allardyce's great photos of Opening Night Curtain Call and the after party at L'Escargot in Soho.

The Company of Chicago during Curtain Calls on Opening Night. Photo: Piers Allardyce Chicago is back in the West End at the Phoenix Theatre starring Cuba Gooding Jr, Sarah Soetaert, Josefina Gabrielle, Ruthie Henshall and Paul Rider. After a knockout show and standing ovation, the cast and other celebrities partied at L'Escargot.

Chicago originally ran in London for 15 years, making it the West End's longest running revival. The show continues to run on Broadway where it is the longest running American musical.

Chicago has won six Tony Awards, two Olivier awards and a Grammy.

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Josefina Gabrielle and Sarah Soetaert at the Opening Night of Chicago.

Producers Barry Weissler and David Ian with Cuba Gooding Jr

Ruthie Henshall at Chicago Opening Night.

Josefina Gabrielle, Ruthie Henshall, Cuba Gooding Jr and Sarah Soetaert.

Edward Watson at Chicago Opening Night

Frances Dee at Chicago Opening Night

Martin Kemp and Shirlie Holliman at Chicago Opening Night

Ore Oduba at Chicago Opening Night

Scott Gill and John Barrowman at Chicago Opening Night

Terry Gillam and Cuba Gooding Jr at Chicago Opening Night

Terry Gillam and Penny Smith at Chicago Opening Night