Alexandra Burke and Duncan James continue roles in Chicago

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Backed by popular demand, **Alexandra Burke** and **Duncan James** are set to extend their runs in the West End revival of ***[Chicago The Musical](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/380/chicago-tickets.aspx)***. The razzle-dazzle, award-winning show opened at the **[Phoenix Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/2/phoenix-theatre.aspx)** back in April with **Cuba Gooding Jr** as the headlining star. It is currently **booking until 5 January 2019**.


**Pictured:** Duncan James as the dashing Billy Flynn in the *Chicago* revival * * * **Alexandra Burke**, who was originally scheduled to finish her run as Roxie Hart on 14 October 2018, will now continue on in the role **until 10 November 2018**. **Duncan James** will also be extending his run as Billy Flynn and is scheduled to portray the character **until 17 November 2018**. **Laura Tyrer** will finish her run as Velma Kelly on **20 October 2018** with **Josefina Gabrielle** set to take over **from 22 October – 5 January 2019**. **Mazz Murray** and **Amos Hart** continue to play Mama Morton and Paul Rider respectively. Miss Burke will not be appearing in performances between 15 – 24 October 2018 and Duncan James will not appear between 6 – 12 November 2018. **Sarah Soetaert** is scheduled to take over for Roxie Hart in Burke’s absence. The critics are raving about the ***[Chicago](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/380/chicago-tickets.aspx)*** revival. The Evening Standard proclaimed what a pleasure it was to have the “old razzle-dazzle back in town” while the Metro called it “the great, smouldering show that first arrived in London from New York in 1997.” The stunning choreography combined with toe-tapping hits like ‘All That Jazz’ and ‘Cell Block Tango’ will take you back to the 90s. ***[Chicago](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/380/chicago-tickets.aspx)*** is booking at the **[Phoenix Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/2/phoenix-theatre.aspx)** in London **until 5 January 2019**. Be sure to book your tickets to this unforgettable and unmissable show early to guarantee the best seats! * * * **[Purchase your London West End *Chicago* tickets](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/380/chicago-tickets.aspx)**.

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