Chicago 2002-2005
Marti was asked to appear in the hit musical "Chicago" after the producers saw him appearing at the Royal Albert Hall in aid for The Teenage Cancer Trust. He made his West End debut on 10th June 2002. He was signed up for 15 weeks but was such a huge success that his run lasted for 5 months!
Marti in Maiden Lane on what should have been his last night (23/09/2002) and what was his last night (16/11/2002). He was such a huge hit in the show that his run was extended until November!
He played the role of the lawyer, Billy Flynn and before long, you would think that the part had been created for him!
As his run in Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre came to an end, his second album Marti Sings The Hits Of Wet Wet Wet And Smile was released. During 2003, Marti toured with Chicago, taking the show to Manchester, Liverpool, Dublin, Tokyo and Birmingham. The shows proved to be so popular that extra matinees were added in both Liverpool and Birmingham. Chicago broke box office records at the Liverpool Empire in May, that was mostly due to Marti's amazing performances!
Marti resumed his role as Billy Flynn in the West End for a limited season in 2004. He was due to stay in the role until 19th June but that was extended by one week, due to popular demand! It is clear to see that Marti is really enjoying this role and he plays it with so much confidence!
On 2nd August 2004, Marti made his Broadway debut at the Ambassador Theatre. He was hugely successful!
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Following straight on from Broadway, Marti took the show to Glasgow. The reception that he got there was amazing with sell out shows and extra matinees being added due to public demand! The tour moved on to the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton then the New Theatre, Oxford!
Following a hugely successful tour with Wet Wet Wet in December 2004, Marti returned to his role as Billy Flynn the following January at the Manchester Opera House.
Nearly all of the shows were sold out shortly after the tickets went on sale! In February the show moved to the Royal Centre, Nottingham and once again received rave reviews! In March, Marti ended his run as Billy at the Edinburgh Playhouse!
Marti's last day in Chicago in Edinburgh!
The end of the last show in Edinburgh!
Chicago Dates and Venues 2002 -2005
- West End, London - Adelphi Theatre - 10th June - 16th November 2002
- Manchester - The Palace Theatre - 17th February - 1st March 2003
- Dublin - The Point - 21st April - 10th May 2003
- Liverpool - Empire Theatre - 12th May - 24th May 2003
- Japan - Akasaka Act Theatre, Tokyo - 26th May - 23rd June 2003
- Birmingham - Alexandra Theatre - 16th December - 3rd January 2004
- West End, London - Adelphi Theatre - 3rd May - 26th June 2004
- New York - Ambassador Theatre - 2nd August - 5th September 2004
- Glasgow - The King's Theatre - 15th -25th September 2004
- Southampton - Mayflower Theatre - 28th September - 9th October 2004
- Oxford - New Theatre - 11th October - 23rd October 2004
- Manchester - Opera House - 11th January - 22nd January 2005
- Nottingham - Royal Centre - 14th February - 26th February 2005
- Edinburgh - Playhouse - 7th March - 19th March 2005
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