Theatre review of Michelle Williams in Chicago, Cambridge Theatre
The Destiny's Child singer takes on the role of bad girl Roxie Hart in the long-running West End musical
14 July 2009
Rating 3/5
Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams – the comparative wallflower of the group – successfully sheds her 'nice girl' image to take on the role of ruthless murderess Roxie Hart.
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Seductive in bobbed wig and black lace dress, she looks comfortable in the starring role, her American accent bringing a nice authenticity and her dance moves graceful and expressive.
With a smooth, strong singing voice, she expertly plays up Roxie's deceptively sugary nature and gives the character all the feistiness and fun you’d expect from a member of the trio that unleashed Survivor and Independent Women on the world.
David Ganley garners all the audience’s sympathy as her faithful, put-upon husband Amos, while the superb ensemble throw some particularly impressive shapes in Razzle Dazzle.
With its comic-book, frequently slapstick tone and sexy dancers, Chicago is a bit of a subtlety vacuum that won't be to everyone's taste, but centre stage is a sleek and confident debut from Williams, who looks destined for West End success.
Chicago , until 30 October, Cambridge Theatre, Earlham Street, WC2H 9HU, £20-£75, 5pm-8.30pm
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