Chicago the musical is coming to Glasgow - here’s where to get tickets and who has been cast

The much-loved musical will be showing in Glasgow next month.
Chicago the Musical  is coming to Glasgow (Picture: Shutterstock)Chicago the Musical  is coming to Glasgow (Picture: Shutterstock)
Chicago the Musical is coming to Glasgow (Picture: Shutterstock)

What is it? Chicago tells the story of Roxy Hart, a housewife and dancer, who murders her lover after he threatens to leave her. While awaiting her trial she meets Velma Kelly in jail. After hiring Chicago’s best criminal lawyer to help her get publicity and convince everyone she’s innocent, Roxy finds the fame she’s always craved.

Chicago was made into a hit film starring Renée Zellweger, Richard Gere and Catherine Zeta Jones in 2002.

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Who has been cast? Chicago is starring Coronation Street’s Faye Brookes as Roxie Hart, pop star Sinitta as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton, West End and TV star Darren Day as Billy Flynn, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Divina De Campo as Mary Sunshine, and West End stars Djalenga Scott as Velma Kelly and Joel Montague as Amos Hart.

When is Chicago showing in Glasgow? It is on for a week - 11-18 September at the King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street. The performance is two hours 25 minutes including interval.

How much are tickets? Tickets are from £18 and available here.

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