Robyn Hurder to join 'Chicago' Broadway cast
The Tony Award-nominated actress will play the role of Velma Kelly for a limited 12-week engagement at the Ambassador Theatre beginning on March 26.
UPDATE: Robyn Hurder will now perform in Chicago on Broadway through September 15.
Welcome to Murderer's Row! Robyn Hurder will join the cast of Chicago on Broadway this month, performing at the Ambassador Theatre from March 26 to June 16 only.
Hurder is a Tony Award nominee known for her recent performances as Nini in Moulin Rouge! The Musical and Marcia Murphey in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. Earlier this year, she starred as Ivy Lynn in a workshop of the Broadway-bound musical adaptation of the TV show Smash.
Now, Hurder will star as Velma Kelly in Chicago, taking over the role from Amra-Faye Wright. She joins current cast members Ariana Madix as Roxie Hart (through April 7 only), Max von Essen as Billy Flynn, Lili Thomas as Matron “Mama” Morton, Red Concepción as Amos Hart and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.
The longest-running musical currently on Broadway, Kander and Ebb's Chicago centers on Roxie and Velma, two vaudevillians-turned-murderesses who compete for the attention of a skilled lawyer and the sympathy of the press to get acquitted.
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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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