Orfeh to join 'Chicago' Broadway cast
The Tony Award-nominated stage veteran, known for Legally Blonde: The Musical, will join the long-running musical at the Ambassador Theatre later this month.
When you're good to Orfeh, Orfeh's good to you! Orfeh will join the cast of Chicago on Broadway for a limited run, beginning performances August 26 at the Ambassador Theatre.
Orfeh is best known for her Tony Award-nominated performance as Paulette in Legally Blonde: The Musical. Her other Broadway credits include Pretty Woman: The Musical as Kit DeLuca, Love, Janis as Janis Joplin, and Saturday Night Fever as Annette. She also has a Grammy nomination for performing in a Hair benefit concert, and she's appeared on screen in Law & Order: SVU and Sex and the City.
Now, she will play Matron "Mama" Morton in Chicago, replacing NaTasha Yvette Williams. The current cast also includes Ariana Madix as Roxie (with Alyssa Milano stepping into the role from September 16), Robyn Hurder as Velma Kelly, Max von Essen as Billy Flynn, Red Concepción as Amos Hart, R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine, and Max Clayton as Fred Casely.
The longest-running musical currently on Broadway, Chicago follows housewife Roxie and vaudevillian Velma during their time in prison for murdering their lovers. To get acquitted, they compete for the attention of a sharp lawyer and the sympathy of the public and press — becoming overnight stars in the process.
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Photo credit: Orfeh. (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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