Dancing With the Stars' Samantha Harris Opens in Broadway's Chicago

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By Brian Scott Lipton • Jul 8, 2009 • New York

Amra Faye-Wright, Samantha Harris, and Brent Barrett
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Dancing With the Stars co-host Samantha Harris has taken over the role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway company of Chicago through August 16, and will perform in Chicago's national tour in Greenville, South Carolina's Peace Center, August 18-23. Harris is joined on Broadway by Amra-Faye Wright, Brent Barrett, Roz Ryan, and Tom Riis Farrell.

Harris previously appeared on stage in Eric Idle Exploits Monty Python and Reefer Madness. Her many television credits include The Insider, Extra, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.

Harris will also be the featured guest at the show's Talkback Tuesdays on Tuesdays, July 14 and August 11.

Chicago features a score by John Kander and the late Fred Ebb, including such hits as "All That Jazz," "Mister Cellophane," "Razzle Dazzle," and "Nowadays." The production is directed by Walter Bobbie with choreography by Ann Reinking. The musical won six 1997 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.

For more information, visit www.chicagothemusical.com.