She’s perfect as Roxie, the way that she acts out the song and shows how much fame has gone to Roxie’s head and made her act like a big star. Absolutely perfect!
Ann Reinking was without a doubt the master of this character. Every move, dance and note wise came from Ann's choreography. I can't believe no one else has mentioned that.
To be fair and give credit where credit is due... Reinking is classically trained as a ballerina and worked as a professional dancer and choreographer for many years before choreographing and headlining the Broadway revival of Chicago. Not to mention how she dated Fosse, and has been credited as a major inspiration in reviving his style of dance. It's a little unfair to expect other actresses to get anywhere near her level of dance performance, though Henshall, Zimeba, Neuwirth, and countless others have done their damned best at it.
I freaking love Ruthie Henshall and would pay to watch her sing the phone book but yes for me, Ann Reinking will always be Roxie. I was lucky enough to see her and Bebe Neuwirth in the Chicago revival and it was amazing
Amazing talented lady, so privilaged to have seen her perform in Chicago as Roxie, she really drew me in with her portrayal. I really empathised with her Roxie, unlike others I've seen. She really bought something different to the character.
I love this! Unfortunately I have never been able to see her in anything, and won't be any time soon, but I am hopefully going to see Chicago in the west End this summer and I really hope whoever it is playing Roxie will be somewhere near Ruthie's standard. She's great! She really makes this song her own and performed it wonderfully.
I havent seen her in it yet (am hoping too though!) but I totally get what you mean... like she said in her interview on bbc radio 4 the other day she said its better to play Roxie when you're older. (if u missed that interview by the way i will be posting soon!)x
@TheSelfEspresso no not really, I'm not sure which I prefer. I think who she's performing with can make a lot of difference because I think Roxie always has to have a slightly more innocent front than Velma so it depends how fiercely Velma is being portrayed to see how fierce Roxie should be. x
I wasn't really "bowled over" by her interpretation. I'm aware that in "Chicago", there is some variation allowed in dance numbers. She's talented and all, but I much rather prefer how other ladies do "Roxie."
Did anyone else see her almost miss her "I love the audience for loving me" thing?! I think they castes her for her raspy speaking voice, not the way she played the role.
As usual - Ruthie Henshall is amazing and makes all the correct artistic choices with her voice and her body. Yet something doesn't fit... You'd expect Roxie to have a less raspy voice wouldn't you?
she is without a doubt butchering the character of Roxie. This is a musical, not a wolf growling at a Metallica concert. She is awful. This makes me think that I could become a singer. All i would have to do is growl a little and howl a little and strut my legs around. This is ridiculously sad. I can't comprehend how she has fans. I have obviously failed to see something.
A woman who could play Fantine and Roxie both.
Amazing...and the fact the she played both Roxie and Velma is a testament to her talent!
And mama
An endless talent who can perfectly do sing and dance.
To anyone who thinks this performane is too 'aggressive': you do realise roxie shot a man? If that's not aggressive please someone tell me what is!
I absolutely love her portrayal of Roxie and how different it is to others. I love that it’s more aggressive.
She is such a versatile talent. Amazing woman.
She’s perfect as Roxie, the way that she acts out the song and shows how much fame has gone to Roxie’s head and made her act like a big star. Absolutely perfect!
wooow i've never seen ruthie like this- i've only known her as fantine from les mis. omg this performance is fabulous
I've never watched her before..... She's absolutely amazing 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
An unforgettable performance!
#Iconic
i've been looking for this version! Thanks!
Ann Reinking was without a doubt the master of this character. Every move, dance and note wise came from Ann's choreography. I can't believe no one else has mentioned that.
litteralyisntliteral maybe because its just an opinion
To be fair and give credit where credit is due...
Reinking is classically trained as a ballerina and worked as a professional dancer and choreographer for many years before choreographing and headlining the Broadway revival of Chicago. Not to mention how she dated Fosse, and has been credited as a major inspiration in reviving his style of dance.
It's a little unfair to expect other actresses to get anywhere near her level of dance performance, though Henshall, Zimeba, Neuwirth, and countless others have done their damned best at it.
I freaking love Ruthie Henshall and would pay to watch her sing the phone book but yes for me, Ann Reinking will always be Roxie. I was lucky enough to see her and Bebe Neuwirth in the Chicago revival and it was amazing
Just love her
Great energy!
Lo que debe ser en vivo! Transmite mucho! La amo
I'd prefer her as Velma, I imagine Roxie's voice to be a lot smoother!
She's just awesome! There is nothing else to say!!
Amazing talented lady, so privilaged to have seen her perform in Chicago as Roxie, she really drew me in with her portrayal. I really empathised with her Roxie, unlike others I've seen. She really bought something different to the character.
Haters... she is clearly the shit!
Stephany Lewis Yees
by far the best Roxie ever.
She's amazing
She's the best
She's fantastic! :)
Just the ultimate..
Love this. Probably not my favorite Roxie... but anyone's better than Renee Zellweger.
Zellweger isn’t my favourite but she’s not the worst
to be fair, movie and stage acting is completely different, zellweger did her best
i love this she is so good
Agreeable performance!
Amazing!
Watch and learn!
The best
in love
I love this! Unfortunately I have never been able to see her in anything, and won't be any time soon, but I am hopefully going to see Chicago in the west End this summer and I really hope whoever it is playing Roxie will be somewhere near Ruthie's standard. She's great! She really makes this song her own and performed it wonderfully.
@Trl1824u wow yeah i thought she was fantasic when i saw her in london. would loved to have seen her in nyc. x
Velma is a better role for her.
I havent seen her in it yet (am hoping too though!) but I totally get what you mean... like she said in her interview on bbc radio 4 the other day she said its better to play Roxie when you're older. (if u missed that interview by the way i will be posting soon!)x
@Elisha414 yeah i saw her revival of this role in feb too! =)
@Katinaboxfull I could be wrong, but I think she's played Velma too.
Her voice reminds me of Ann-Margret's
I can see the resemblance.
@TheSelfEspresso no not really, I'm not sure which I prefer. I think who she's performing with can make a lot of difference because I think Roxie always has to have a slightly more innocent front than Velma so it depends how fiercely Velma is being portrayed to see how fierce Roxie should be. x
She's my favorite Roxie
She seems to be growling alot! Too aggressive for me. It doesn't have the cunning of Roxie. And I love her as Fantine.
이사람 커버가 제일좋음 록시가 너무 유혹적 례쁘고 교태부리는 것처럼 그려지는게 싫었는데 이분은 진짜 흥이 있고 약간 강한 느낌이 나서 좋음
와 완벽하구만
본 것 중 최고다
I wasn't really "bowled over" by her interpretation. I'm aware that in "Chicago", there is some variation allowed in dance numbers. She's talented and all, but I much rather prefer how other ladies do "Roxie."
@TheSelfEspresso from the original not the latest x
She's amazing I won't take it from her. But if you want to hear someone sing the hell out of this song just search for Brandy.
She has played Velma too!
@Dado9865 no da! Shes the originall
Did anyone else see her almost miss her "I love the audience for loving me" thing?! I think they castes her for her raspy speaking voice, not the way she played the role.
What?
Before the entire cast of Chicago was full of nobodies from UK soaps 😅
As usual - Ruthie Henshall is amazing and makes all the correct artistic choices with her voice and her body.
Yet something doesn't fit... You'd expect Roxie to have a less raspy voice wouldn't you?
Amit Ben-Hur thats what I didn’t like aswell that raspy voice didn’t suit at all
Yet, the original Roxie, the fantastic Gwen Verdon, had a raspy voice.
Is that Thom Graham??
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I miss her on twitter she used to be so funny and she now deleted her account 😭
MoiEilelA
everyone should delete their twitter.
Jeff Johnson especially guys named Donald
I'm related to her my name is Salena Marie henshall I love you
i dont like this version but its not really her fault.
she is without a doubt butchering the character of Roxie. This is a musical, not a wolf growling at a Metallica concert. She is awful. This makes me think that I could become a singer. All i would have to do is growl a little and howl a little and strut my legs around. This is ridiculously sad. I can't comprehend how she has fans. I have obviously failed to see something.
Meh
I see her understudy is bitter still. lol