NEWS: CHICAGO 2027 UK TOUR CAST ANNOUNCED – LAUREN OAKLEY, SAM BAILEY AND ADAM GARCIA TO STAR

The award-winning musical Chicago is preparing to bring all that jazz to theatres across the UK and Ireland in 2027, with Lauren Oakley, Sam Bailey and Adam Garcia announced among the stars of the new tour.

Celebrating 30 razzle-dazzle years on Broadway, the musical begins its extensive tour in February 2027, including a visit to Manchester Opera House from 25–29 May 2027. Presented by David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler, the production brings audiences the glamour, scandal and music that have made Chicago a worldwide success.

Chicago 2027 UK Tour Cast Announced

Lauren Oakley will play Roxie Hart, the ambitious nightclub dancer who finds herself at the centre of a sensational murder trial. Determined to turn notoriety into fame, Roxie will stop at nothing to become a star.

Sam Bailey takes on the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, the formidable prison matron who knows exactly how to make the system work to her advantage.

Adam Garcia stars as Billy Flynn, Chicago's charismatic criminal lawyer, whose courtroom theatrics and talent for manipulating the press can turn a murder trial into a media spectacle.

What Is Chicago the Musical About?

Set amid the decadence of 1920s Chicago, the musical follows Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her lover after he threatens to leave her. Facing conviction, she enlists slick lawyer Billy Flynn to transform her crime into sensational headlines, while competing with fellow prisoner Velma Kelly for the spotlight.

Packed with sharp humour, iconic choreography and a satirical look at fame, justice and the media, Chicago features songs including 'All That Jazz', 'Cell Block Tango' and 'Razzle Dazzle'.

Chicago Celebrates 30 Years on Broadway

The 2027 tour celebrates the 30th anniversary of Chicago's Broadway revival, which opened in New York in 1996. Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, the musical has a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb.

The Broadway revival was directed by Walter Bobbie and choreographed by Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fosse. The musical has won six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards and a Grammy, and has been seen by an estimated 35 million people worldwide.

Chicago 2027 UK and Ireland Tour Dates

Venue	Dates
New Wimbledon Theatre, London	5 February 2027
Theatre Royal Plymouth	16–20 February 2027
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff	22–27 February 2027
Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield	2–6 March 2027
Liverpool Empire	24–27 March 2027
Newcastle Theatre Royal	29 March – 3 April 2027
Bournemouth Pavilion	6–10 April 2027
King's Theatre, Glasgow	10–15 May 2027
His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen	18–22 May 2027
Opera House, Manchester	25–29 May 2027
Grand Opera House, York	31 May – 5 June 2027
Blackpool Opera House	7–12 June 2027
Nottingham Concert Hall	14–19 June 2027
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford	21–26 June 2027
Dublin	29 June – 10 July 2027
Southend	13–17 July 2027
Eastbourne	19–25 July 2027
Birmingham Hippodrome	27 July – 7 August 2027
Norwich	9–14 August 2027
Brighton	16–21 August 2027
Bristol	31 August – 4 September 2027
Milton Keynes	6–11 September 2027
Truro	14–18 September 2027
Oxford	20–25 September 2027
Hull	27 September – 2 October 2027
Llandudno	4–9 October 2027
Sunderland	11–16 October 2027
Woking	1–6 November 2027
Cheltenham	8–13 November 2027
Stoke-on-Trent	15–20 November 2027
Edinburgh	23–27 November 2027

Chicago at Manchester Opera House – Tickets and Information

Manchester audiences can see Chicago at the Opera House from Tuesday 25 to Saturday 29 May 2027. Tickets are on sale through ATG Tickets: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/chicago-the-musical/opera-house-manchester/. For other tour dates, visit the relevant theatre's website for booking information.