Ivy to Make Broadway Debut in the U.S. Musical ‘Chicago’ as Roxie Hart

Approximately 600 Performances in Korea…”Happy to Be on Stage as a Beloved Character”,
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Musical Actress Ivy
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, ” (Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Kwon Ji-hyun = Musical actress Ivy has been cast as the lead in the American Broadway musical ‘Chicago,’ announced by Shinsy Company on the 10th.”,
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, ” Ivy was offered a role by the American production company of ‘Chicago’ last year and participated in auditions. As a result, she will appear in the role of ‘Roxie Hart’ at the New York Ambassador Theatre from August 17 to September 6. With this performance, she will make her Broadway debut.”,
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, ” Ivy first took the stage as Roxie Hart in the Korean licensed production of ‘Chicago’ in 2012 and has appeared in nearly 600 performances across six seasons until 2024.”,
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, ‘ Ivy expressed, “I am honored and happy to be on the Broadway stage as Roxie Hart, my first leading role and beloved character,” and added, “I will prepare well with the mindset of representing South Korea.”‘,
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, ” ‘Chicago’ is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history and swept six Tony Awards in 1997. In Korea, Shinsy Company first introduced the licensed production in 2000.”,
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, ‘ Set in 1920s Chicago, the story follows criminals Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart becoming famous singers. It features jazz music and dance performances reminiscent of vaudeville—a popular show combining comedy, songs, and dance.’,
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