An equity casting all has gone out seeking actors as possible future replacements in currently-running production of the Broadway musical Chicago.
PERSONNEL
Producers: Fran and Barry Weissler
Music: John Kander
Lyrics: Fred Ebb
Book: Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
Director: Walter Bobbie
Choreographer: Ann Reinking/Gary Chryst
Musical Supervisor: Rob Fisher
Casting Directors: Duncan Stewart, CSA and Benton Whitley, CSA, and Sam Yabrow of Stewart/Whitley
SEEKING
- Roxie Hart: 33 – 45, any ethnicity, female identifying. An innocent with the ability to murder; sexy; funny. Must be a spectacular dancer in the Fosse style, with a big, first-rate Broadway belt voice.
- Velma Kelly: 30 – 45, any ethnicity, female identifying. Sarcastic, extremely sexy, tough, funny murderer with a keen eye for publicity. Must be a spectacular dancer in the Fosse style, with a big, first-rate Broadway belt voice.
- Billy Flynn: 38 – 60, any ethnicity, male identifying. Suave, educated lawyer who can talk and wheedle and persuade anyone to do anything – their clients literally get away with murder. Sexy, handsome, charming. Must have a wonderful baritone voice and move well.
- Amos Hart: 38 – 58, any ethnicity, male identifying. Charming, funny, vulnerable milquetoast of a person, so in love with their wife that they would mortgage anything to pay for their outrageous extravagances. Actor must sing well and be physically adept; a comic-sad character actor.
- Matron “Mama” Morton: 37 – 55, any ethnicity, female identifying. Role requires a great belt voice and a sexy, funny, powerful and tough character actor.
- Mary Sunshine: Any age, any ethnicity. Male soprano or countertenor who can sing LEGITIMATELY up to a high B flat. Acts like a good natured talk show hostess, but is actually a high-powered gossip columnist. Must be a good comedian and a GREAT legit singer.
Time & Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: Pearl Studios NYC (500) 500 8th Ave New York, NY 10018-6504 4th fl. 401, 404 (holding). Check lobby upon arrival for any changes.
Please prepare a brief, standard, classic Broadway song to sing (no pop or rock). Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. (Note: there will be no dancing at this call; any women coming in to be seen as Roxie or Velma will be brought back to dance if there is any further interest.) Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
Source: Playbill