Jerry Springer to join Broadway Cast of Chicago!!!!

All right all you Jerry Springer fans... From August 18 through September 6th Jerry Springer will be playing the role of Slick lawyer Billy Flynn in Broadways production of Chicago. Chicago won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical in 1997. So COME ON, BABE!If you’re looking for razzle-dazzle entertainment… If you’re looking for a night out at the theater you’ll remember for years to come…If you’re looking for pure Broadway… then look no further than CHICAGO!A true New York City institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. For the best seats at the best prices call Applause!!!!!




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Samantha Harris Makes Her Broadway Debut As 'Roxie Hart' In CHICAGO!

Dancing with the Stars is invading Broadway! The Great White Way continues to heat up this summer as two-time Emmy Award nominee and celebrated TV personality Samantha Harris ("The Insider," "Dancing with the Stars") made her Broadway stage debut in the starring role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a six-week limited engagement on Tuesday, July 7th. Harris will appear in CHICAGO through Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). Dancing stars Karina and Maksim open in Burn the Floor starting 7/25.

Best known to national primetime TV audiences as a correspondent and fill-in anchor on CBS's "The Insider" and as co-host of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," Harris will also star as Roxie Hart in the Greenville, South Carolina engagement of the CHICAGO national tour, Tuesday, August 18 through Sunday, August 23, 2009 at the Peace Center (300 S. Main St., Greenville). CHICAGO now plays on Broadway at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). The regular performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 2:30 p.m.

Chandra Wilson Takes Her Broadway Bows In 'CHICAGO'

One of my favorite TV bad(really not so bad) girls has arrived on Broadway once again in "Chicago-the Musical".
Broadway heats up this summer now that three-time Emmy Award nominee and "Grey's Anatomy" star Chandra Wilson has stepped into the celebrated role of Matron "Mama" Morton, the reigning cell block diva of the smash hit musical CHICAGO. Chandra Wilson joins the production for a four-week limited engagement which began last night, Monday, June 8 through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

For her critically-acclaimed portrayal of Dr. Miranda Bailey(The Nazi) on "Grey's Anatomy," Wilson has earned not only three Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, but also a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series, a second Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Drama Series Ensemble and three NAACP Image Awards.

As a person who only knows her from TV, who knew that she has appeared in the Broadway productions of Avenue Q and On the Town. Also, her other stage credits include Caroline, or Change at The Public Theatre, The Miracle Worker at Charlotte Repertory Theatre, Paper Moon: The Musical at The Paper Mill Playhouse and Theresa Rebeck's The Family of Mann at Second Stage Theatre.

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Chicago The Musical On Broadway

Come this November 14, 2009, the revival of Chicago The Musical will turn 13 years old. And "lucky 13" it is for sure.
Chicago is one of those shows that pleases its audiences from beginning to end. And the producers of Chicago do an awesome job of constantly changing the lead cast members, often to recognizable movie actors and Broadway regulars so that they can keep the show "fresh". Chicago The Musical tells the story of corruption in the criminal justice system in prohibition Chicago through satire. Chicago The Musical is based on a 1926 play by news reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins who wrote stories on real criminals and the crimes they committed. Although the original Broadway production of Chicago played for 936 performances starting in 1975, the current revival has played over 5000 performances. Quite a feat I would say when you consider how many shows open and close in the same year on Broadway.
Right now Tom Hewitt plays the role of Billy Flynn. Mr. Hewitt is best known for his lead role in The Rocky Horror Show, for which he earned Tony Award and Drama Desk nominations some years back. Chandra Wilson plays the role of Matron Mama Morton. Chandra is best known for her leading role on television's Grey's Anatomy for which she earned an Emmy nomination as Dr. Miranda Bailey. Rounding out the cast are Bonnie Langford (as Roxie Hart), Amra-Faye Wright, Toms Riis Farrell and R. Lowe. The shows creators are Broadway favorites John Kander and Fred Ebb, who wrote the music and lyrics with a book by Bob Fosse and Fred Ebb. Direction of Chicago is by Walter Bobbie with choreography by Ann Reinking. Ms. Reinking was the star of Dancin' nearly 30 years ago, made famous by Mr. Fosse's unique dance routines specifically designed for the Broadway stage.
I've been in the Broadway ticket selling business all of my adult life and sold tickets to a few thousand shows. Many of them were terrific shows to see but if you want to see one of the more popular Broadway Shows in the history of New York theater, you might want to consider buying yourself some tickets to this great old-fashioned Broadway show. Right now, Applause Theater Service (New York State license #71Ap1001029), our little Broadway ticket agency operating in New York for 21 years now, has specially priced tickets to see Chicago The Musical. And at prices that are Below Face Value. What this means is that we can obtain the best seats in the orchestra or front mezzanine of the theater for less then the regular printed price on the Chicago ticket.
There are hundreds of companies that sell Broadway tickets on the Internet. Simply do your shopping then consider a call to Applause in New York City at 212-307-7050 or toll free at 800-451-9930. Remember to tell them the Broadway Ticket Man sent you and ask for your BFV ticket deal also. The money you will save will be more than enough to pay for some nice meals before the theater.
I hope you think this advice is helpful and that you will call Applause if you have questions about Chicago The Musical or about any of the other fabulous Broadway Shows playing right now.

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"Dancing with the Stars" Co-Host Harris to Join Cast of Broadway's Chicago

The mega hit show "Dancing with the Stars" had it's season finale last night, so now what's co-host Samantha Harris supposed to do? I'll tell you what she's going to do!

Two-time Emmy Award nominee and celebrated TV personality Samantha Harris ("The Insider," "Dancing with the Stars") will make her Broadway debut this summer in the Tony Award-winning revival of Chicago.
Harris will play a six-week run as Roxie Hart beginning July 7. She will continue in the role of the merry murderess through Aug. 16.
Harris will also star as Roxie Hart in the Greenville, SC, engagement of the Chicago national tour, which runs Aug. 18-23 at the Peace Center.

Samantha Harris appeared in the 23-city North American tour of Eric Idle Exploits Monty Python, and also starred onstage in the original L.A. cast of Reefer Madness: The New "Hit" Musical.

Chicago won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical in 1997 as well as awards for actors Bebe Neuwirth and James Naughton, director Walter Bobbie, lighting designer Ken Billington and choreographer Ann Reinking. The original production was directed and choreographed by the late Bob Fosse.

Chicago plays the Ambassador Theatre, located at 219 West 49th Street.
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Chicago The Musical on Broadway For Less

Still going strong after thirteen years on Broadway Chicago tells the tale of "murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery—all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts." Paint the town red with merry murderesses Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly, their hotshot lawyer, Billy Flynn, and the great choreography of Bob Fosse. With a great score thatincludes "Razzle-Dazzle," "All That Jazz" and "Mister Cellophane." Chicago is a fun show to see while visiting New York City! Call Applause today and ask for the "Insider Deal" and get tickets for under face value!!!!!



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Let Em' Razzle Dazzle You!! See Chicago

I saw Chicago many years ago and to this day still find myself singing or humming some of the songs from it. Chicago tells the story of fame, fortune and all that jazz. It has become an institiution on Broadway. It has a show stopping score and a never ending cast of stars stepping in to Razzle Dazzle you! Chicago is truly the show to see when visiting New York!

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Grey's Anatomy Star Chandra Wilson Joins "CHICAGO" as 'Mama Morton' 6/8

Well being a huge Grey's Anatomy fan, you can imagine how excited I was to hear that Dr. Bailey is coming back to Broadway for a limited time to co-star in "Chicago-The Musical". This is one talented actress who is part of a great acting ensemble on TV and I'm sure will give a great performance on stage. Three-time Emmy Award nominee and "Grey's Anatomy" star Chandra Wilson steps into the celebrated role of Matron "Mama" Morton, the reigning cell block diva of the smash hit musical CHICAGO, for a four-week limited engagement, Monday, June 8 through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). For her critically-acclaimed portrayal of Dr. Miranda Bailey on "Grey's Anatomy," Wilson has earned not only three Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, but also a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series, a second Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Drama Series Ensemble and three NAACP Image Awards.

Now celebrating more than twelve glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, on Tuesday, March 24 the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO will become the seventh longest-running production in Broadway history (surpassing Rent with 5,125 total performances to-date) ... and it still shows no sign of ever slowing down!

The record-breaking London production of CHICAGO continues to hold the record as the longest-running American musical in West End history. CHICAGO is also currently on tour throughout the U.S. and Canada, with international tours to commence in Australia and the United Kingdom this month (March 2009).

So get your tickets which are on sale now with Applause Theatre Service to catch Dr. Bailey live on stage. Call an Applause Sales Expert at 800-451-9930

Applause Theater Service Offers Discount Tickets to Chicago on Broadway

For over 12 years now, Chicago, the ever popular Broadway musical has been exciting audiences around the world. The shows music and lyrics are by Broadway favorites-Kander and Ebb with a book by Bob Fosse.

Chicago is a fantastic old-fashioned Broadway musical. It has won 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards and a Grammy Award as well. Quite a feat for any show for sure. Chicago has many show-stopping songs and unbelievable dancing that occurs throughout the entire show.

Right now, the folks at Applause Theater Service in New York City have access to discount tickets for Chicago through May 10, 2009. Applause is an officially licensed ticket agent for Chicago and every Broadway show in New York. You can simply call them locally at 212-307-7050 or toll free at 800-451-9930 seven days a week. No pressure to buy tickets at Applause. If you want to talk about getting tickets for Chicago or other Broadway Shows please allow us to be of service.

Good luck, let us hear from you. Oh I almost forgot, if you need some fun places to eat before the theater, you're in the right place my friends. The Applause ticket staff loves to eat out and keep a list of wonderful dining places we often go to before or after the theater.

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Tom Wopat Returns to Broadway's "Chicago-The Musical"

One of my old TV heroes has become a Broadway mainstay. Who knew back in the old Dukes of Hazzard days that Tom Wopat was a great singer! After a disappointing run in the flop A Catered Affair, he returns to Broadway in a role he's very familiar with, slick lawyer Billy Flynn in "Chicago". He's played the role in this ongoing long run several times. He joins a cast that includes Charlotte d'Amboise as Roxie Hart, Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly, Carol Woods as Matron "Mama" Morton, Scott Davidson as Amos Hart and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.

Tom Wopat received Tony nominations for his performances in A Catered Affair and in the Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun (opposite Bernadette Peters). He has also appeared on Broadway in I Love My Wife, City of Angels, Guys and Dolls, Chicago, 42nd Street and Glengarry Glen Ross. Perhaps best known for his seven-season run on "The Dukes of Hazzard," Wopat has released several albums with CBS and Capitol Records. His latest disc is entitled "Dissertation on the State of Bliss."

Chicago won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical in 1997 as well as awards for actors Bebe Neuwirth and James Naughton, director Walter Bobbie, lighting designer Ken Billington and choreographer Ann Reinking. The original production was directed and choreographed by the late Bob Fosse.

Chicago plays the Ambassador Theatre, located at 215 West 49th Street.
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Winter Deals for "Chicago" on Broadway

The phenomenon that is "Chicago-The Musical" is offering up some Big Savings this Winter with Applause Theatre Service. It's amazing how this show keeps running. Just like the Energizer Bunny, it keeps going and going and going...,
What made the 1996 revival production more successful than the original 1975 version? I know that as with most things, timing was everything. For nearly two years prior to the opening, America and the world had become enthralled with the OJ Simpson murder trial. Millions and millions of people around the world sat glued to their television screens as the entire story unfolded broadcast live and in color for their viewing pleasure. In Chicago, Matron Mama Morton tells Roxie, “In this town, murder is a form of entertainment.” That concept resonated with every member of the audience who came to see the show. They were living it.
Chicago satirizes this twisted world of entertainment. The show continues to be a success in New York and around the world because, eleven years later, our culture has become more voyeuristic and celebrity obsessed. Reality television dominates the ratings, gossip magazines and websites flourish, and we have a whole generation of stars who are famous for being infamous. In the end, that’s all they need to fit Roxie Hart’s definition of celebrity: “Somebody everyone knows.” It is a case of art imitating life. Just substitute Velma and Roxie with Paris and Nicole and trade in Chicago’s Cook County jail for Promises rehab facility…actually in this case, the LA jail would work too.

And low and behold, who’s back in the news today. With a controversial book and another arrest, the world, ready or not, is being served another glass of OJ. It makes Chicago’s message even more relevant. OJ and other celebrities feel as if they are above the law. But this time he got what he deserved the first time around. Whether breaking into hotel rooms or driving drunk and without a license, these celebrities don’t seem to feel that they can and should be held accountable for their actions. No matter how deplorable or offensive those actions, at least they’ll get their name in the papers. You get a sense that each one of them craves the attention and publicity. Maybe it’s because none of them “got enough love in their childhood.” Oh well, “that’s showbiz kid!”

Anyway, if you've seen it already, it's time to revisit it again. Or God forbid you haven't seen it at all, now's the perfect time to see it. Call an Applause Sales Expert and mention the Insider Deal and take advantage of these Winter Savings! 800-451-9930