LaVon Fisher-Wilson returns to Chicago tonight

Broadway alum LaVon Fisher-Wilson returns to the role of Matron Mama Morton in the Broadway production of Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre tonight. NaTasha Yvette Williams played her final performance in the role last night.

Ms. Fisher-Wilson previously played Mama Morton on Broadway in 2008 and 2009. Other Broadway credits include Disney's 'Newsies,' 'Lysistrata Jones' and the Broadway premiere of 'The Color Purple.'

Current leading lady Mel B (aka "Scary Spice") will continue in the role of Roxie Hart through to February 19, 2017.

The principal Broadway cast currently includes Mel B (Roxie Hart), Amra-Faye Wright (Velma Kelly), Christopher Sieber (Billy Flynn), Raymond Bokhour (Amos Hart), LaVon Fisher-Wilson (Matron Mama Morton), and R. Lowe (Mary Sunshine).

Chicago features a score by John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Bob Fosse & Fred Ebb. This revival production is directed by Walter Bobbie, with choreography by Ann Reinking.

The Broadway revival of Chicago began previews at the Ambassador Theatre on October 23, 1996, officially opening on November 14, and is currently booking through to July 2, 2017.

Synopsis: "Chicago follows not your usual housewife, Roxie Hart, who gains dubious notoriety when she kills her boyfriend, invents her defence and manipulates everyone from her trustworthy husband to the fickle media and the unsuspecting public." The show features such showtune classics as 'All That Jazz,' 'Razzle Dazzle' and 'Mr. Cellophane.'

The creative team features scenic design by John Lee Beatty, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by Ken Billington and sound design by Scott Lehrer.

Chicago is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Recording.