▲ This poster for the musical "Chicago" is provided by production company Shinswave. In this work, South Korean musical actress Ivy is set to make her Broadway debut in the lead role of Roxie Hart. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

 

SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean musical actress Ivy will make her Broadway debut in the lead role of Roxie Hart in the musical "Chicago," production company Shinswave said Wednesday.

 

According to the company, Ivy auditioned for the role after receiving an offer from the U.S. production team behind "Chicago" last year. She will appear as Roxie Hart in performances scheduled from Aug. 17 to Sept. 6 at Ambassador Theatre.

 

It will mark her first appearance on Broadway.

 

Ivy first played Roxie Hart in the Korean licensed production of "Chicago" in 2012 and went on to perform the role nearly 600 times over six seasons through 2024.

 

"I am honored and delighted to stand on the Broadway stage as Roxie Hart, my first leading role and the character I love most," Ivy said. "I will prepare thoroughly with the mindset that I am representing South Korea."

 

"Chicago" is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history and won six awards at the 1997 Tony Awards.

 

Shinswave first introduced the Korean licensed production in 2000.

 

Set in Chicago in the 1920s, the musical follows criminals Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart as they pursue fame and dream of becoming celebrated performers. The production is known for its jazz-inspired music and choreography, evoking the atmosphere of a vaudeville show.

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