Cuba Gooding Jr, Ruthie Henshall and the West End cast of Chicago: first look

Images have been released offering a first look at the company of Chicago ahead of their official West End opening later this month.

Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr plays lawyer Billy Flynn, while Ruthie Henshall becomes the first British actor to play all three lead female roles, taking on prison warden Mama Morton. Sarah Soetaert returns to play Roxie following her turns in previous runs at the Cambridge and Garrick Theatres, and Josefina Gabrielle plays Velma, having also starred in previous West End runs of the musical as Roxie.

The musical is based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins and has a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics from Fred Ebb. It is set in Prohibition-era Chicago and follows two women who murder their lovers and become celebrities off the back of the court cases. It originally ran in London for 15 years and won an Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Production.

Featuring songs including "Razzle Dazzle", "We Both Reached For The Gun" and "Cell Block Tango", the West End run is based on the UK and internationally touring production.

Chicago runs from 11 April to 6 October, with previews from now.