The multi award-winning musical CHICAGO is returning to the UK and Ireland on tour in 2027, with X Factor winner Sam Bailey leading the cast as Mama Morton.
Joining her are Charlotte Gooch as Velma Kelly, Jonathan Dryden Taylor as Amos Hart and R. Leonard as Mary Sunshine. The production arrives at 
Milton Keynes Theatre from Monday 6 to Saturday 11 September 2027.
Sam Bailey, who shot to fame after winning The X Factor in 2013, is no stranger to the role of Mama Morton. Her theatre credits include Fat Friends the Musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Everybody's Talking About Jamie and NOW… That's What I Call A Musical. She is currently appearing as Debbie in Mamma Mia! The Party at London's O2 Arena.
Charlotte Gooch has an impressive list of stage credits, including Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Singin' in the Rain, Flashdance, Strictly Ballroom, Dirty Dancing and CATS.
Jonathan Dryden Taylor has appeared in productions including Kinky Boots, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof and Billy Elliot, as well as numerous performances at the National Theatre. For R. Leonard, the role of Mary Sunshine marks their professional debut.
Further casting for the roles of Roxie Hart and Billy Flynn is still to be announced.
About Chicago
Set against the glitz and glamour of 1920s Chicago, this sizzling musical tells the story of Roxie Hart, a nightclub dancer who finds herself facing trial for murder after killing her lover. Determined to avoid prison, she turns to Chicago's most sought-after criminal lawyer, using the media and public attention to turn her crime into a sensational story. But she soon finds herself competing for the spotlight with fellow inmate and rival Velma Kelly.
With music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and choreography inspired by the legendary Bob Fosse, CHICAGO features some of musical theatre's most iconic numbers, including All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango and Razzle Dazzle.
A winner of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards and a Grammy, Chicago is the longest-running American musical in both Broadway and West End history. Since its Broadway revival opened in 1996, it has been seen by an estimated 35 million people across 38 countries worldwide.
CHICAGO comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 6–11 September 2027.
