Greek actress and singer Nadia Boule will appear in the popular Broadway musical Chicago, it was recently announced. Boule is beginning an exciting new phase in her career, playing the renowned Roxie Hart in the international Broadway version of the musical Chicago, which has captivated millions of people throughout the years.
Boule packed her luggage and traveled to London with her daughter, Semeli, recently. There, the mother-daughter duo will spend at least four weeks preparing for this great opportunity for the Greek actress.
Boule’s talent along with her determination to broaden her artistic horizons shined through, as she was selected from thousands of other hopefuls who were seeking to be chosen for the part. Her selection is truly a career milestone, as she will be the first Greek performer to play a starring role in a Broadway production.
Who is Nadia Boule who will play in Broadway’s Chicago?
Boule began her career in the Greek entertainment industry at the age of eleven when she participated in Greece’s iconic TV show Bravissimo with Roula Coromila.
From 2002 to 2006, she worked for the MAD TV channel, presenting shows like Live @ 8 and Room 8. Beginning in 2006, for two seasons, she was the co-presenter of Nikos Papadakis on the show LifeStyle on ALTER TV, following her participation in the popular morning show Beautiful World in the Morning as one of the co-presenters alongside Greek TV star Grigoris Arnaoutoglou.
In 2010, she signed a four-year contract with rival ANT1 TV. During the 2010-2011 season, she presented the cooking reality show Top Chef, and, in 2011, she participated as a contestant in the Greek version of the television dance show Dancing with the Stars, in which she finished fifth. She also presented the show Elatte and appeared on other popular Greek TV shows such as the Black Out.
Intense rehearsals and family bonding
As Boule continues her long and intense rehearsals in London for the production of Broadway’s Chicago, she has been sharing glimpses of her new exciting career journey with her Instagram followers. Boule decided to bring her daughter along from Athens to London for this experience, whilst trying to balance her career duties and parenting.
In a wonderful Q&A with her Greek fans a few days ago, she said excitedly “I have her with me! She is living the London life,” referring to her young daughter. Boule joked that her daughter “is on tour this year” and will follow her mother during this thrilling experience.
The magic of Chicago
Chicago is a popular and beloved Broadway musical that has been successful worldwide since its premiere in 1975, years before Boule was even born. The plot of the story is set in the 1920s jazz era and follows the adventures and life challenges of Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star accused of a brutal murder. The musical is renowned for its stunning choreography, exceptional tunes, and the topics it deals with including fame, ambition, corruption, and tragedy.
Boule’s portrayal of Roxie Hart aims to provide a new perspective on the classic character that so many have loved over the years. Her personality will definitely provide for a new aura on stage, injecting more of a Mediterranean temperament into the musical. The international production of Chicago is about to go on a European tour, visiting a total of eighteen countries around Europe. This long tour will allow Boule to display her talents to a large, international audience.
