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
