The Sopranos Take on Chicago!

If you are bummed out that the long running series “The Sopranos” has finally drawn to a close you will be pleased to know that a few of its actors are not prepared to throw in the towel.  Aida Turturro, who portrayed Janice Soprano and Vincent Pastore who played Sal Bonpensiero are expected to join the cast of the major Broadway hit Chicago starting in November.  Turturro is scheduled to take on the role of Matron “Mama” Morton and Pastore will be Amos Hart.  This is a great chance for fans to see these talented actors up onstage rather than just on the television.  Acting on screen verses on the stage is very different, yet there seems to be no doubt that both of these talented performers will be able to pull the production off beautifully.

Aida Turturro initially made her Broadway debut in the 1992 revival of “A Streetcar Named Desire,” and this is the first production for Pastore.  The current Chicago Company features Brian McKnight, Brenda Braxton and Michelle DeJean in the lead roles of Billy Flynn, Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart.  Theatre patrons will most likely be lining the streets when it comes time for the curtain to rise on Broadway’s new additions, so be sure to get your Chicago tickets well in advance by going to Stubhub.com.

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