Mira Sorvino will be taking the stage at the Ambassador next month, making her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in “Chicago.”
The “Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion” star confirmed to Playbill that she’ll portray the leading lady from Sept. 15 until Nov. 2.
“I have wished to dance and sing in a Broadway musical since I was a small child,” the 57-year-old Oscar-winning “Mighty Aphrodite” actress told the outlet in a statement. “To join ‘Chicago,’ such a legendary show, and such an incredible cast past and present, is literally a dream come true!”
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The role of Roxie, originated by Gwen Verdon in 1975, is currently being played by Dylis Croman. The role has also been tackled by the likes of Liza Minnelli, Bebe Neuwirth, Bro