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Seven Sensational Chicago Stars We’d Also Like to See Razzle Dazzle Again on Broadway

Last updated January 23rd, 2014 by Josh Ferri
Seven Sensational Chicago Stars We’d Also Like to See Razzl…

Two-time Tony winner Bebe Neuwirth returned home to the Tony-winning musical Chicago for a special eight-week run as Matron “Mama” Morton. Seeing Neuwirth (who has also played both Velma and Roxie in the revival) grace the stage at the Ambassador Theatre is a true treat for Broadway fans, and it got us thinking about other Chicago alumni we’d like to see give it a second go. Below are seven sinfully sensational former Roxies and Velmas we think should return to Broadway’s longest-running revival ASAP.

Ruthie Henshall


Frances Ruffelle

Frances Ruffelle - Chicago
Ok, she may not have appeared in the Broadway production, but she starred on the West End, she's a Tony winner and she's still smoking hot.

Caroline O’Connor


Nikka Graff Lanzarone

nikka graff lanzarone- Chicago

Brenda Braxton


Ann Reinking

Ann Reinking - Chicago

Chita Rivera

Why not?! She's Broadway's original Velma Kelly and she appeared in the movie, why not score the trifecta and join the revival?
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