

In the meantime, Ute Lemper has finished her return run in the Broadway company of Chicago and Nancy Hess, one of the most-employed actresses in American musical theater, now plays Velma Kelly. Henshall, who recently appeared as a sultry part of the "Encores!" concert version of Ziegfeld Follies of 1936, starred as Roxie in the London staging of the revival, but switched roles when she crossed the ocean. She also appeared in the original Broadway run of Fosse's Chicago, in Over Here! and the films "Annie," "All That Jazz" and "Movie Movie." Co-starring in Chicago at Boston's Shubert are Henshall as Velma, Adrian Zmed as Billy, Carol Woods as Mama Morton and Bruce Winant as Amos.

Reinking won a 1997 Tony Award for Best Choreography for staging the songs "in the style of Bob Fosse." The actress-dancer first made a New York splash as a featured dancer in Fosse's revue, Dancin', and starred in the musical, Goodtime Charley, as a singing St. Duncan's doctor expects her foot to be healed by that time, according to a spokesman.īelle Calaway went on as Roxie in Beantown April 22-25 while Reinking geared up to begin shows after a year of shepherding the new Broadway revue, Fosse. During your stay, enjoy luxurious furnishings, spacious surroundings, a private balcony, and high-end amenities. Take in the city views when you book one of our high-rise penthouses in downtown Chicago. Omelets, skillets, pancakes, waffles, and complimentary Milk Duds (yes, Milk Duds) are go-tos for regulars who stop in for a dose of old-school charm and entertaining people-watching. At last word, Henshall and Duncan were joining the Broadway Chicago company May 25. During your next visit to Chicago, be sure to visit the Chicago Bean and The Penthouse at Grand Plaza. What is The Bean in Chicago Cloud Gate in Chicago, or as it’s colloquially known, The Bean, is a famous sculpture in Millenium Park in the Chicago Loop.

The touring company, which began Beantown performances April 22, was to have starred Sandy Duncan as Roxie, but a broken foot in rehearsals the week of April 12 sidelined the actress, prompting Reinking, who originated the revival role, to step in for part of the Boston run.Ĭhicago in Boston has been extended beyond May 16 (its original close date) to May 30, but it was not immediately clear if Reinking and Henshall will be part of the extension. Ann Reinking is expected to return to the role of Roxie Hart April 27 in the Boston company of Chicago, at the Shubert Theatre, opposite Ruthie Henshall as Velma Kelly. Product Description: Our exclusive CMC Design Boston Beantown Blade Putter Cover features premium faux leather, custom embroidery, magnetic closure.
