CHICAGO – THE MUSICAL returns! Following the 2005 sell-out success, CHICAGO is set to strut its stuff for a very limited season next year.  And back in town for the show – direct from Broadway and the West End – is the incredible AMRA-FAYE WRIGHT who will match her Velma to SAMANTHA PEO’s rampant Roxy….!! Add to this explosive mix the powerful Mama Morton of ILSE KLINK – and now TV and stage star CRAIG URBANI as the deliciously devious Billy Flynn. And you have all the ingredients for a dynamic, irresistible and sizzling production.  

Award-winning Musical Director, Bryan Schimmel will lead the 14-piece orchestra and the sexy, stylish ensemble will once again razzle-dazzle South African audiences.

CHICAGO opens its very limited 2008 season in Cape Town at The Artscape Theatre on 18 March 2008. Thereafter, the production moves to Johannesburg, to be staged at Montecasino’s spectacular new lyric theatre – The Teatro, for approximately 3 weeks, opening on 23 April 2008.

In 2005, CHICAGO received rave reviews and nightly standing ovations throughout its sell-out seasons in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Now, it is back. “CHICAGO is one of the most successful productions ever staged in South Africa – and the demand for its return has been unbelievable.” says Hazel Feldman, CHICAGO’s SA Producer. “

When CHICAGO’s Broadway producers, Americans Barry and Fran Weissler visited Cape Town in 2005, they were impressed with the high standard of the performances by the entire South African cast, especially that of Amra-Faye Wright which led them to offering her the coveted role of “Velma Kelly” on London’s West End. Performances in the same role on Broadway in 2006 and a return 2006 West End season followed. Interestingly, CRAIG URBANI who joins the South African cast has also played a starring role on the West End, as “Buddy” in Buddy Holly Story.

From the opening line to curtain close - there’s nothing like CHICAGO on stage. You’ll be rocking in your seat to the ever popular ‘All that Jazz’ and the ‘razzle dazzle’ of this great musical which is simply – Broadway at its best.

“I know a whoopi spot …..” With the limited number of shows, book now for CHICAGO – The Musical by calling Computicket on 083 915 8000, book on line at www.computicket.com  or visit your nearest Computicket outlet.