Sexy Is Back! Killer hit musical Chicago returns to razzle dazzle SA again!
It would be criminal to miss it!
Chicago – The Musical returns! Owing to popular demand, Showtime Management is pleased to announce that Chicago is back in 2025 and sexier than ever before! The award-winning Broadway and West End musical will be on stage at Artscape, Cape Town from Wednesday, 27 August to Sunday, 28 September 2025 thereafter heading to Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg from Friday, 03 October to Sunday, 09 November 2025.
“The name on everybody’s lips is going to be?” Leading local producer and promoter, Showtime Management is proud to announce the killer Chicago cast, featuring principal performers Kiruna-Lind Devar (Evita, MAMMA MIA!, Phantom of the Opera World Tour) as chorus girl turned murderess, Roxie Hart; Samantha Peo (The Adams Family, Strictly Come Dancing, CHICAGO world Tour 2018 & 2019) reprises the iconic role of Velma Kelly, the famous Vaudeville performer and fellow murderess; both jailbirds are under the watchful eye of the tough but savvy Matron Mama Morton, played by Tankiso Mamabolo (Nwabisa Plaatjie’s ‘Ziyana’, Don’t Believe a Word I Say). The role of the slick, charismatic yet devious lawyer Billy Flynn is reprised by Jonathan Roxmouth (Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Grease) who played this character in the New Zealand leg during the 2018/2019 Chicago World Tour. The role of Roxie’s simple, loving husband Amos Hart is played by Dean de Klerk (Kinky Boots, Rent, The Sound of Music) and M.E. Marvey is the upbeat reporter, Mary Sunshine.
Returning ensemble members from Chicago’s 2018/2019 season are Lesego van Niekerk, Jenna Robinson Child, Alexandra Girard, Ferdinand W Gernandt, Michael Fullard, Dirk Joubert and Hugo Madeleyn. New faces include Chicago ensemble features Angelica Hattingh, Ashley Scott, Bronwyn Craddock, Leah Mari, Nicolette Fernandes, Johan Dippenaar, Jonathan Raath, Kent Jeycocke and Nkosinathi Mazwai.
Hazel Feldman of Showtime Management says:
“You’ve got it comin!’” “The multi-talented CHICAGO cast is a dazzling showcase of versatility, blending world-class performances with undeniable flair. Each cast member brings their own unique energy to the stage, delivering the timeless themes of ambition, fame, and corruption through their skilful performances to make the South African Chicago production an unforgettable theatre experience.”
Produced by Showtime Management in association with Barry & Fran Weissler, Chicago has a combined South African and international creative team including Associate Director, Tânia Nardini and re-creation of New York production choreography by Gary Chryst, both of whom have staged Chicago across multiple continents. Award-winning South African Musical Director, Kevin Kraak (The Lion King, Chicago, My Fair Lady) will lead the 11-piece orchestra and the sexy, stylish ensemble will once again razzle-dazzle South African audiences. This great musical is simply … Broadway at its best.
Winner of six Tonys, two Oliviers, one Grammy, two Baftas and six Academy Awards, Chicago is the longest-running musical revival in Broadway history.
Chicago has everything that makes Broadway and the West End great – a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one foot-tapping song after another, including Razzle Dazzle; the sexiest, most sensational dancing and a sharply sophisticated set which incorporates the live orchestra.
It’s no surprise that this devilishly delicious musical has brought cheering audiences to their feet all around the world. From Australia to Argentina, from Spain to South Africa more than 34 million people have seen Chicago, which has played over 35 000 performances worldwide across 38 countries in more than 525 cities.
Chicago was first created by the legendary Broadway trio of John Kander (music), Fred Ebb (book/lyrics) and Bob Fosse (co-author, original director and choreographer) in 1975, and was based on a 1926 Broadway play written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, a journalist from the Chicago Tribune who had covered the sensational trials of two women, both of whom were accused of killing their lovers whilst under the influence of drink and jazz.
In November 1996 a revival of Chicago opened on Broadway produced by Barry & Fran Weissler, and a year later they opened the show in London’s West End. The rest, as they say, is history, as Chicago is currently playing its 28th year in New York where it holds the record as the longest-running musical revival and the second longest-running musical in Broadway history.
Chicago continues to be one of the most successful international musical hits of all time. Chicago’s international appeal stems from its enticing tale of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery-characteristics the entire world is drawn to. “I know a WHOOPEE spot”.
Show Information:
Cape Town: Artscape Theatre Centre
27 August to 28 September 2025
Johannesburg: Teatro, Montecasino
03 October to 09 November 2025
Performances:
Weekdays:
Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays, Fridays at 19h30
Weekends:
Saturdays 15h00, 19h30; Sundays 14h00, 18h00
Sunday, 31 August and Sunday, 5 October: 17h00
Special Public Holiday (Cape Town):
Wednesday, 24 September: 14h30 & 19h30
Ticket Prices:
Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 6pm R480, R380, R280 & R250 (including VAT)
Friday, Saturday both shows & Sunday 2pm: R580, R480, R380 & R280 (including VAT)
Terrific Tuesdays Only valid for Tuesday performances:
R400, R300, R250 & R200 (including VAT)
Not valid with any other discount offer.
Early Bird 20% discount offer
All price ranges for bookings made in the month of March 2025
Valid only for the following selected performances:
Cape Town: 27th, 28th, & 29th Aug
Johannesburg: 3rd, 8th, & 9th Oct
Maximum amount of 6 tickets per Customer
Limited tickets available
Bookings:
Showtime or Ticketmaster
Group Bookings:
20% Discount on groups of 20 and more
Wednesday, Thursday 8 pm and Sunday 6pm performances only valid for the top two prices.
Contact Jill Somers office hours only, 9am to 5pm on 079 218 1658, sales@showtime.co.za
Age Restriction:
Parental guidance advised owing to strong adult themes and profanity.
Recommended for children 10 years and over. No children under 4 years permitted
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