Strictly star to lead Chicago musical at Norwich Theatre Royal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 14:24 · Archive

Strictly Come Dancing professional Lauren Oakley will make her musical theatre debut as Roxie Hart in the award-winning musical Chicago, coming to Norwich Theatre Royal between 9 and 14 August 2027 as part of a UK and Ireland tour.

The musical, set in 1920s Chicago, follows the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife who kills her lover and hires criminal lawyer Billy Flynn to avoid conviction. Adam Garcia will play Billy Flynn, with chart-topping singer Mica Paris as Mama Morton, Charlotte Gooch as Velma Kelly and Jonathan Dryden Taylor as Amos Hart.

Chicago is the longest-running American musical in Broadway and West End history since opening in New York in 1996. Created by John Kander, Fred Ebb and choreographer Bob Fosse, the show has won six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards and a Grammy.

How it is being reported

• Strictly star to take lead in West End musical coming to NorwichAward-winning Chicago is coming to the Theatre Royal between August 9 and 14, 2027 during a major UK and Ireland tour with a star-studded cast.Norwich Evening News · 5 Nov, 13:22
• Strictly star to take lead in West End musical coming to NorwichAward-winning Chicago is coming to the Theatre Royal between August 9 and 14, 2027 during a major UK and Ireland tour with a star-studded cast.Eastern Daily Press · 5 Nov, 13:22

In this story: Lauren Oakley · Adam Garcia · Mica Paris · Theatre Royal · Norwich · Chicago

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