Mira Sorvino to star in 'Chicago' on Broadway
The Academy Award-winning actress will play a limited run as Roxie Hart in the long-running classic musical at the Ambassador Theatre beginning in September.
The name on everybody's lips is gonna be... Mira! Mira Sorvino will make her Broadway debut in Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre for a limited time this fall, performing from September 15 to November 2 only.
Sorvino is best known for her Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Critics’ Choice Award-winning performance in the film Mighty Aphrodite, as well as for her roles as Romy White in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Kate Morozov in the miniseries Human Trafficking (Golden Globe nomination) and Marilyn Monroe in HBO’s Norma Jean and Marilyn (Emmy, Golden Globe nominations).
Additional film and TV credits include Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story: Impeachment and Hollywood, Spike Lee’s Summer of Sam, Guillermo del Toro’s Mimic, Mothers and Daughters, Stuber, and Starz's Shining Vale.
In Chicago, Sorvino will star as Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudeville star thrown in jail for murder. With the aid of a veteran vaudevillian and a slick lawyer, she aims to win over the public and get acquitted — and get famous in the process.
“I have wished to dance and sing in a Broadway musical since I was a small child," Sorvino said in a statement. "To join Chicago, such a legendary show, and such an incredible cast past and present, is literally a dream come true!!”
The current Chicago Broadway cast features Dylis Croman as Roxie Hart, Bianca Marroquín as Velma Kelly, Jacqueline B. Arnold as Matron "Mama" Morton, Tam Mutu as Billy Flynn, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart, and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.
Chicago features a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb, and it is the longest-running musical currently on Broadway and second-longest-running of all time, having opened in 1996.
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Photo credit: Mira Sorvino. (Photo courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Chicago about?
See why this second-longest-running Broadway show has razzle-dazzled so many audiences. A scorching satire of celebrity culture with classic Kander and Ebb tunes, Chicago shows how two ladies use showbiz pizzazz to get away with murder. Get tickets to witness the criminally fun revival that won six Tony Awards.
Where is Chicago playing?
Chicago is playing at Ambassador Theatre. The theatre is located at 219 West 49th Street, New York, 10019.
How long is Chicago?
The running time of Chicago is 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age requirement for Chicago?
The recommended age for Chicago is Ages 13+. Children under 4 are not permitted..
How do you book tickets for Chicago?
Book tickets for Chicago on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote the Chicago musical?
The music for Chicago is written by composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb. Ebb also co-wrote the show's script with Bob Fosse. They adapted the musical from a 1926 play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, also titled Chicago.
What songs are in Chicago on Broadway?
The songs for Chicago, written by John Kander and Fred Ebb, include "Cell Block Tango," "All That Jazz," "Razzle Dazzle," "Roxie," and "We Both Reached for the Gun." Learn about all the songs in Chicago on Broadway.
Is Chicago on Broadway appropriate for kids?
Chicago is not recommended for young children; the age recommendation is 13 and up due to its themes of murder, sex, crime, and adultery. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
When did Chicago open on Broadway?
The current production of Chicago opened in 1996. It was the musical's first revival following its 1996 premiere. Chicago is now the second-longest-running show and longest-running revival in Broadway history.
Who directed Chicago on Broadway?
Walter Bobbie directs the current production of the Chicago musical. He has worked on Broadway as a writer, director, and performer since 1971, and he's also known for staging musicals like Sweet Charity, Footloose, and Bright Star.
Is Chicago on Broadway good?
New York Theatre Guide's 20th-anniversary review of Chicago calls the show "a living, breathing piece of musical theatre history, which rightfully remains at the Ambassador Theatre and reminds us that all you need is class and, of course, all that jazz," rating it five stars. Chicago is now more than 25 years old, proving the lasting appeal of its story, songs, and talent.
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