Chicago is set to return to the Liverpool Empire Theatre for a 2027 run, with tickets available from £25. The cast includes Strictly Come Dancing professional Lauren Oakley, award-winning soul singer Mica Paris MBE and two-time Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia.
Star-Studded Cast Announced
Lauren Oakley, known for her work on Strictly Come Dancing Live! UK arena tour, will begin her musical theatre career as Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her partner after he threatens to leave her. Adam Garcia joins her as Billy Flynn, having previously been nominated for two Olivier Awards for his performances in Saturday Night Fever and Kiss Me, Kate, as well as appearing in films alongside Kenneth Branagh.
Mica Paris MBE, a prominent figure in British soul music, will reprise the role of Mama Morton. She has previously featured in the West End productions of Fame: The Musical and The Vagina Monologues. They will be joined by Charlotte Gooch as Velma Kelly, Jonathan Dryden Taylor as Amos Hart and R. Leonard as Mary Sunshine.
Award-Winning Production History
The musical was created by John Kander, Fred Ebb and choreographer Bob Fosse, originally based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins. It features songs such as 'All That Jazz', 'Cell Block Tango' and 'Razzle Dazzle'. The production has won six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards and a Grammy, and has become the longest-running American musical in Broadway and West End history, now celebrating 30 years on Broadway.
Liverpool Empire 2027 Calendar
Chicago will run at the Liverpool Empire Theatre from March 24 to 27 2027, with tickets on sale now at the ATG website. The venue has also confirmed another show for its 2027 calendar: the cast of Benidorm will reunite for a UK stage tour next year, celebrating 20 years of the hit ITV comedy. Derren Litten, the show's creator and director, will host the show, with confirmed cast members including Crissy Rock, Asa Elliott, Hannah Hobley and Oliver Stokes. The production will visit Liverpool Empire Theatre on March 22 as part of its nationwide run.
