Bianca Marroquín (In the Heights), a frequent presence in the record-breaking revival of Chicago, will return to the Tony-winning production as Velma Kelly beginning August 11 at the Ambassador Theatre.
Hailing from Mexico City, Marroquín is part of a short list of actors to have played both Roxie and Velma in the long-running John Kander and Fred Ebb musical, debuting her Velma as part of the revival's post-COVID re-opening cast in 2021. When she joined the company for the first time as Roxie in 2006, Marroquín became the first Mexican woman to play a leading role on Broadway. Over the years, Marroquín has periodically stepped into the role of both Roxie and Velma.
The record-breaking production will also welcome to the cell block for the first time Tam Mutu (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) as Billy Flynn and Jacqueline B. Arnold (Smash) as Matron Mama Morton, both also beginning August 11...READ MORE