Frances Ruffelle returns to play 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago for 4 weeks at the Adelphi from 1 Aug 2005

Frances Ruffelle returns to play 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago for 4 weeks at the Adelphi from 1 Aug 2005

Frances Ruffelle returns to play 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago for 4 weeks at the Adelphi Theatre from 1 Aug 2005. She previously played the role from Sep 2003 to June 2004

The show continues to feature: Charley Izabella King (Velma Kelly ), Robert Hands (Amos Hart), Zee Asha (Mama Morton), Clarke Peters (Billy Flynn)

Chicago, which opened at the Adelphi Theatre 18 Nov 1997, following previews from 27 Oct 1997, 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. Scenic design is by John Lee Beatty, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting by Ken Billington and sound by Rick Clarke. Musical supervision is by Rob Fisher and musical direction by Gareth Valentine. It is choreographed by Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fosse and directed by Walter Bobbie.

Concerns Roxie, a chorus girl who has murdered her lover but manages to get acquitted with the help of sleazy lawyer.

The show is currently taking bookings to 3 Dec 2005


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