Nancy Lemenager to Make Chicago Debut

Lemenager last appeared on Broadway as Brenda in Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's hit dance musical Movin' Out. Her other Broadway credits include a starring role in the Jerome Kern musical Never Gonna Dance and appearances in Kiss Me, Kate, Dream, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Guys and Dolls.

Braxton played her final performance on May 11. Nicole Bridgewater will appear in the role until Lemenager steps in. Lemenager is scheduled to continue as Velma until July 13.

Chicago currently stars Bianca Marroquin as Roxie Hart, Jeff McCarthy as Billy Flynn, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart and Kecia Lewis-Evans as Matron "Mama" Morton.

On June 2, Michele DeJean will return to the role of Roxie Hart, replacing Bianca Marroquin.