AMBASSADOR THEATER
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CHICAGO
'CHICAGO' STILL GLITTERS HYPNOTICALLY.
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What People Are Saying
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Chicago in the news
CHICAGO Hosts TALKBACK TUESDAYS, Begins 2/23
2010-02-17 14:47:25 from BWW News Desk
The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce details for the next installment of "Talkback Tuesdays," the new series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical. more »
'Gossip Girl' Star Matthew Settle Makes Broadway Debut in CHICAGO Mar. 29
2010-02-11 13:06:18 from BWW News Desk
This spring, Broadway's razzle-dazzle hit musical CHICAGO is pleased to welcome "Gossip Girl" star Matthew Settle as he makes his Broadway stage debut in the role of slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn for a ten-week limited engagement, Monday, March 29, 2010 through Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre. more »
Photo Coverage: Michelle Williams in CHICAGO After-Party
2010-02-09 09:33:18 from Walter McBride
Michelle Williams made her Broadway debut in CHICAGO last night opposite Terra C. MacLeod, who is direct from her debut engagement with the London production of CHICAGO. Williams is also a veteran of the London production of CHICAGO. The cast and crew celebrated post-show at the INC LOUNGE. more »
Photo Coverage: Michelle Williams Bows in CHICAGO
2010-02-09 09:08:52 from Walter McBride
Michelle Williams made her Broadway debut in CHICAGO last night opposite Terra C. MacLeod, who is direct from her debut engagement with the London production of CHICAGO. Williams is also a veteran of the London production of CHICAGO. more »
Photo Coverage: Michelle Williams Sets The Empire State Building Alight!
2010-02-08 12:27:22 from Monica Simoes
The Empire State Building glowed red this weekend, from February 5 - 7, 2010, in honor of Go Red for Women and National Wear Red Day, a day of action aimed at raising awareness of heart disease, the leading killer of New York City women. American Heart Association volunteers were joined by recording artist and new Broadway star, Michelle Williams, formerly of Destiny's Child who makes her Broadway debut in CHICAGO tonight, to light the famous building. Also on hand was New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley to provide a briefing on the state of cardiovascular disease in New York City and illuminate the building with a flip of the switch for National Wear Red Day. more »
CHICAGO Welcomes MacLeod and Williams 2/8
2010-02-08 00:30:00 from BWW News Desk
Direct from her debut engagement with the London production of CHICAGO, on Monday, February 8, 2010, the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical will welcome Terra C. MacLeod for an eight-week return engagement as Velma Kelly through Sunday, April 4, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre. more »
Ashlee Simpson Takes Final Bow in CHICAGO 2/7
2010-02-07 00:30:00 from BWW News Desk
Multi-platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will take her final bow on February 7 in the Broadway production of CHICAGO. more »
Last Performance for Obba Babatunde as Billy Flynn in CHICAGO 1/17
2010-01-17 02:30:00 from BWW News Desk
Stage and screen star Obba Babatunde will return to the CHICAGO stage next week as Billy Flynn while Brent Barrett (who re-assumed the role last fall) is on vacation. His run will last from January 10 - January 17. Brent Barrett will return on January 18. more »
CHICAGO Welcomes Terra C. MacLeod as 'Velma' for Limited Engagement, 2/8 - 4/4
2010-01-15 13:46:40 from BWW News Desk
Direct from her debut engagement with the London production of CHICAGO, on Monday, February 8, 2010, the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical will welcome Terra C. MacLeod for an eight-week return engagement as Velma Kelly through Sunday, April 4, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre. more »
CHICAGO Presents 'Talkback Tuesdays' With Ashlee Simpson-Wentz 1/19
2010-01-13 14:35:35 from BWW News Desk
The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce details for the September installment of "Talkback Tuesdays," the new series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical. more »
CHICAGO Becomes the 6th Longest Running Show in Broadway History
2010-01-13 08:40:57 from Walter McBride
On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO reached yet another major milestone when it becomes the sixth-longest running production in Broadway history, surpassing Beauty and the Beast with a total of 5,462 performances! more »
CHICAGO Becomes The Sixth Longest Running Show In Broadway History 1/12
2010-01-12 01:30:00 from BWW News Desk
On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will reach yet another major milestone when it becomes the sixth-longest running production in Broadway history, surpassing Beauty and the Beast with a total of 5,462 performances! more »
Obba Babatunde Returns January 10 to CHICAGO as Billy Flynn
2010-01-10 02:00:00 from BWW News Desk
Stage and screen star Obba Babatunde will return to the CHICAGO stage next week as Billy Flynn while Brent Barrett (who re-assumed the role last fall) is on vacation. His run will last from January 10 - January 17. Brent Barrett will return on January 18. more »
Obba Babatunde Returns to CHICAGO as Billy Flynn, 1/10 - 1/17
2010-01-07 18:38:29 from BWW News Desk
Stage and screen star Obba Babatunde will return to the CHICAGO stage next week as Billy Flynn while Brent Barrett (who re-assumed the role last fall) is on vacation. His run will last from January 10 - January 17. Brent Barrett will return on January 18. more »
CHICAGO To Become The Sixth Longest Running Show In Broadway History 1/12/2010
2010-01-07 13:12:34 from BWW News Desk
On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will reach yet another major milestone when it becomes the sixth-longest running production in Broadway history, surpassing Beauty and the Beast with a total of 5,462 performances! more »
STAGE TUBE: Simpson-Wentz Moves From Melrose To Chicago NBC Segment
2009-12-07 11:28:48 from BroadwayWorld TV
Extra! Extra! Multi-platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is making her Broadway stage debut as she reprises the role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a ten-week limited engagement! You can catch Ashlee in the show now through Sunday, February 7th, 2010. more »
TWITTER WATCH: Ashlee Simpson-Wentz 'Mr. Bob Fosse you were an absolute genius...'
2009-12-07 09:04:36 from BWW News Desk
Twitter Watch shines a BWW spotlight on Ashley Simpson-Wentz, currently starring in CHICAGO as Roxie. more »
Ruthie Henshall Returns as Roxie with 'Hart' in West End's CHICAGO, Dec. 14
2009-12-02 12:37:22 from BWW News Desk
Ruthie Henshall will return to "CHICAGO" to reprise the role of ‘Roxie Hart' from Monday 14 December for nine weeks only (14 December - 28 February). Ruthie Henshall originated the role of ‘Roxie Hart' in 1997 - for which she was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award - when "CHICAGO" first conquered the West End. As Ruthie Henshall is contracted to other commitments for selected performances between 28 December - 2 January, Bonnie Langford will play the role of ‘Roxie' for these performances. Bonnie comes to London direct from playing the role of ‘Roxie' on Broadway. more »
BWW TV VIDEO: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek of Ashlee Simpson-Wentz in CHICAGO
2009-12-01 20:51:42 from Craig Brockman
Extra! Extra! Multi-platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is making her Broadway stage debut as she reprises the role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a ten-week limited engagement! BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were on hand to welcome her to Broadway on Monday, November 30 and bring you these "first look" hot clips and interview with the star herself. You can catch Ashlee in the show now through Sunday, February 7th, 2009. more »
Photo Coverage: Ashlee Simpson-Wentz's CHICAGO Debut After-Party
2009-12-01 09:26:41 from Walter McBride
This fall, multi-platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is making her Broadway stage debut as she reprises the role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a ten-week limited engagement, Monday, November 30, 2009 through Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). more »
Photo Coverage: Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Debuts in CHICAGO!
2009-12-01 09:13:49 from Walter McBride
This fall, multi-platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is making her Broadway stage debut as she reprises the role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a ten-week limited engagement, Monday, November 30, 2009 through Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). more »
Brent Barrett Extends CHICAGO Run Thru 3/27
2009-11-23 11:40:52 from BWW News Desk
On Monday, October 5, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO welcomed back Broadway favorite Brent Barrett as Billy Flynn. Barrett had been scheduled to resurrect his performance for an eight-week return engagement through Sunday, November 29. Barrett's participation will now be extended through March 27, 2010. more »
Photo Coverage: CHICAGO 'Razzle Dazzles' at 13!
2009-11-16 16:46:49 from Peter James Zielinski
On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning, smash-hit musical CHICAGO celebrated its 13th anniversary on The Great White Way. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras took the trip backstage to join in on all the "razzle dazzle" birthday festivities! more »
Ashlee Simpson to Star in CHICAGO on Broadway Nov. 30 - Feb. 7
2009-11-16 10:47:23 from BWW News Desk
This fall, multi-platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will make her Broadway stage debut as she reprises the role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a ten-week limited engagement, Monday, November 30, 2009 through Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). more »
MSNBC Reveals: Ashlee Simpson Heads to CHICAGO in December
2009-11-10 09:30:59 from BWW News Desk
A few days ago, multiple celebrity gossip news sources were abuzz with the news that Ashlee Simpson is in talks to join the Broadway company of CHICAGO as Roxie Hart, reprising the role which she played in London a few years back. A report from MSNBC last night reveals that the star and recent Melrose Place alum will be headed to the Great White Way in December. more »
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