“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery” – all those things and so much more we can enjoy on a night at the theatre. We are of course talking about the international multi-award-winning musical, CHICAGO.

It’s one of those shows which you really can, and believe me many of us do, watch over and over again. Yes it’s the songs, the dancing, the sexiness of it all, but despite the fact it’s set in the 1920s, there’s something very current about the story too. If it was a story fresh from today we can guarantee it would be a tabloid and internet sensation.

The Chicago musical UK Tour is back this year. The award-winning musical is set to wow audiences, and the tickets for the two Welsh dates are now on sale.

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 20s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines.

There’s no two ways about it, CHICAGO is the sexiest, most beautifully choreographed musical you will ever see, and the new tour will be no exception. We’ve seen the show a good half dozen times now and it’s always a masterclass in live theatre. The last time we saw the show, Hayley Tamaddon was Roxy, and for us, this really was the role she was born to play.

John Partridge was the perfect Billy Flynn, and Jessie Wallace was terrific as Mama Morton. Now we realise there hasn’t been a cast announcement for the new tour, but Chicago has a way of delivering some top class talent, so watch this space for more. When the cast is announced, we’ll let you know.

As we said, the show is all about media manipulation, PR & narcissistic celebrities who are willing to do anything for exposure and attention – does that sound very 2021 to you?

Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago the musical’s sexy, sassy score includes the show-stopping songs “Razzle Dazzle”, “Cell Block Tango”, and “All That Jazz”. Winner of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards and a Grammy, Chicago is the longest-running American musical in Broadway and West End history.

• “SUPERB” (Daily Telegraph)
• CHICAGO “remains a phenomenon” (Sunday Express) 

Chicago the musical, is based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins. Since it opened in New York in 1996, it has played in 36 countries worldwide, and been performed in English, Dutch, German, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, French, Danish, Japanese and Korean. Worldwide it has been seen by an estimated 33 million people, grossed over $1.7 billion has played over 32,500 performances.

Chicago The Musical gets to the New Theatre in Cardiff from Tuesday 3rd to Saturday 7th August. Tuesday to Saturday performances are at 7:30pm with 2:30pm matinees Wednesday to Saturday. Tickets range from £19 to £260 if you fancy a box, with various concessions along the way. You can get your tickets NEW THEATRE.

It then moves on to Venue Cymru in Llandudno from Monday 30th August to Saturday 4th September. Performances are at 7:30pm with tickets priced between £15.50 and £54, again with a variety of concessions. Incidentally, there is a 13+ age restriction. You can your tickets VENUE CYMRU