Chicago coming to Birmingham New Alexandra
"Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery . . . all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts" . . . so begins the international award-winning musical Chicagowhich comes to Birmingham's New Alexandra Theatre in March.
"Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery . . . all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts" . . . so begins the international award-winning musical Chicagowhich comes to Birmingham's New Alexandra Theatre in March.
Starring Ali Bastian as Roxie Hart, Stefan Booth as Billy Flynn, Tupele Dorgu as Velma Kelly and Bernie Nolan as Mama Morton, Chicago will be at the New Alexandra from March 5-10, 2012.
Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer Billy Flynn.
Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago's sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle.
Ali Bastian has been a regular fixture on British TV screens for over nine years, having played the long-running roles of Becca in Hollyoaks and Sally Armstrong in The Bill. More recently, Ali took part in the 2009 series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing where she reached the semi-finals.
Theatre credits include Helen in the UK Tour of Verdict, Burn the Floor at the Shaftesbury Theatre and the UK Tour of Strictly Live 2010.
Stefan Booth was recently seen playing Tanya's husband Greg Jessop in EastEnders. He is also well known for playing the regular roles of Sergeant Marc Rollins in The Bill and Jamie Nash in Hollyoaks. Other TV credits include William & Mary, Doctors and The Silence, as well as reaching the finals of the first series of ITV's Dancing On Ice.
Tupele Dorgu is best known as Kelly Crabtree in Coronation Street, a role she played for six years. Other television credits include The Case, The Accused, Waterloo Road, Casualty and the regular role of Natalie Vance in Merseybeat. Theatre credits include Mamma Mia! in the West End.
Bernie Nolan was the lead singer with The Nolans from 1974 until 1994 and with her sisters has enjoyed phenomenal success both in this country and abroad. On stage Bernie has toured the UK many times, most recently as Cora in Calendar Girls, Hannah Owens in Flashdance, Robin in Mum's The Word and Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers. Television credits include Sergeant Sheelagh Murphy in The Bill, Diane Murray in Brookside and most recently the first series of ITV's Popstar to Opera Star where she was a finalist.
Chicago is choreographed by Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fosse and directed by Walter Bobbie.
Chicago is at the New Alexandra Theatre from March 5-10. Mon- Thu 7.30pm, Fri & Sat 5pm & 8.30pm Tickets, priced £16.50-£39 plus booking fees, are available from 0844 871 3011 or www.atgtickets.com/birmingham
