Monday, August 16, 2010

Vivien Carter, Descendant of Junius B. Booth Sr, Still Starring in the Musical Chicago in London


Vivien Carter is currently starring in the role of Velma Kelly in a production of Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre in London. Vivien is the great-great-great-great granddaughter of Junius Brutus Booth Sr. and his first wife Marie Christine Adelaide Delannoy Booth via Booth's eldest son Richard. Ms. Carter is a native of Australia, and this is her first starring role.

What started out as a six-week "gig" for Vivien turned into a six-month contract. She will continue in her role as Velma Kelly until October 24, 2010.

For more information about the Cambridge Theatre and its production of Chicago:

http://www.reallyuseful.com/theatres/cambridge-theatre

For more information about Chicago:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_%28musical%29