Does Roxie Hart Sing in Chicago the Musical
Roxie Hart is a singing role in the Broadway musical Chicago, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The character performs multiple solo numbers, including "Roxie" and "All That Jazz," and shares ensemble songs such as "Funny Honey" and "We Both Reached for the Gun." The show is produced by Broadway In Chicago at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, and has had long runs on Broadway and in touring companies across North America. For casting details and current Broadway casting, see the official Chicago Broadway page Broadway In Chicago.
In the original 1975 Broadway production, Roxie Hart was originated by Chita Rivera, and the role has since been played by many Broadway and West End performers. The musical is based on the 1926 play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins and was adapted into a 1996 revival that became one of the longest-running Broadway shows. The show's book is by Ebb and Bob Fosse, and the production has won multiple Tony Awards, including Best Musical for the 1996 revival. Licensing for amateur and professional productions is handled by Music Theatre International Music Theatre International.
Does Roxie Hart Sing in the 2002 Movie Chicago
In the 2002 film Chicago, Roxie Hart is played by Renée Zellweger, who performs the singing role in the movie. Zellweger's performance includes the songs "Roxie" and "All That Jazz," with choreography adapted for the screen by director Rob Marshall. The film was produced by Miramax Films and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company at the time. The movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture and received multiple nominations for acting, choreography, and costume design.
The soundtrack for the 2002 film Chicago features vocal performances by Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Richard Gere, with orchestrations by John Kander and orchestrations adapted for the film by Rob Marshall and the production team. The film's music was released on the Decca Records label and charted on the Billboard 200 and other charts. For box office and studio details, see the film's official page on IMDb Chicago (2002) on IMDb. The movie is also cataloged by the Library of Congress and referenced in studio press materials from Miramax and Buena Vista Pictures.
Who Plays Roxie Hart in Current Productions and Recordings
Current Broadway and touring productions of Chicago cast performers in the role of Roxie Hart, with casting changing over time as contracts and schedules shift. The role requires a soprano or mezzo-soprano vocal range, strong dance ability, and acting skills to portray Roxie's journey from fame-seeker to acquitted defendant. Notable Broadway Roxies have included Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, and more recent performers in the 2020s, with casting announcements managed by the show's producers and Creative Team.
Original cast recordings and cast albums of Chicago feature Roxie Hart songs performed by the respective Broadway leads, with the 1996 revival cast album released on the RCA Victor label. For information on current casting, ticket availability, and production details, see the official Chicago musical website Chicago the Musical. The show's licensing, casting, and production information is also available through Music Theatre International and Broadway In Chicago, which manage the show's North American engagements.