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Ariana Madix Makes Broadway Debut in Chicago

Author KevinKevin, February 9th, 2024

From the Vanderpump Hollywood empire to the streets of 1920s Chicago

Starting January 29, Ariana Madix is stepping into the shoes of Roxie Hart in the Tony-winning revival of Chicago at New York's Ambassador Theatre!

Known for her roles on Bravo's Vanderpump Rules and as a finalist in the recent season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, Ariana will play the role for a limited engagement, concluding on March 24 - this marks her debut appearance on Broadway.

Who is Ariana Madix?

Exploding onto the scene as a regular cast member in season 3, the Vanderpump Rules darling charmed audiences across the world. Not only does she dazzle with dance moves, but she's also a marvellous cocktail maker. She came third on ABC's Dancing with the Stars, and in 2023, released her cocktail book, Single AF Cocktails, which became a New York Times bestseller.

Broadway theatre has been a long-time goal for Ariana, who has said: "It's just the biggest dream come true. I cannot believe this is real life. I'm going to cry."

What is Chicago about?

Taking place in an extravagant 1920s Chicago, the hit musical follows Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer. When Roxie's lover decides to leave her, she murders him in cold blood. To escape conviction, she must enlist the services of Chicago's most cunning criminal attorney, all while manipulating the public and the media - but can she turn her heinous crime into a series of sensational headlines?

Who else is in the cast of Chicago?

The current cast of Chicago also features Max von Essen as Billy Flynn, James T. Lane as Amos Hart, Lili Thomas as Matron "Mama" Morton, and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.

The company also includes David Bushman, Max Clayton, Christine Cornish, Kristine Covillo, Jennnifer Dunne, Jessica Ernest, Jeff Gorti, Arian Keddell, Mary Claire King, Marty Lawson, Joseph London, Barrett Martin, Sharon Moore, Drew Nellessen, Denny Paschall, Angel Reda, Jermaine R. Rembert, and Michael Scirrotto.

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