Star Power on Stage

Music and film stars are giving a boost to the theatre world this fall with numerous appearances by celebrities on stages around the world.

R&B singer Usher is performing as greedy lawyer Billy Flynn in the Broadway production of Chicago until October 1. London will also be injected with celebrity status as Ashlee Simpson prepares to fill the role of Roxie Hart in the West End production of Chicago beginning on September 25. The San Jose production of Sweet Charity will welcome 80's film star Molly Ringwald in the lead role on September 19.