Singer-Actor Ivy Successfully Wraps Up 3-Week Run of 'Chicago' in New York

Musical actor Ivy (Park Eun-hye) has successfully concluded her performances of "Chicago" on Broadway in New York.

Ivy recently shared her thoughts through her social media, saying, "I have safely finished my three-week journey," and expressed her emotions about her final performance at the Ambassador Theatre on Broadway in New York.

She stated, "It was a great source of strength that so many people, especially Korean audiences, came to watch so I could successfully finish the musical 'Chicago' in its home turf. Having the extraordinary and honorable experience of playing 'Roxie Hart'—a piece and favorite character that has been inseparable from my life since 2012—right in New York was deeply moving."

She continued, bowing her head in gratitude, "Thanks to all the heavy support behind the scenes allowing a Korean actor to stand on the Broadway stage, I was able to finish safely. I sincerely thank you for your support," while adding, "I plan to stand on stage as 'Roxie Hart' in Korea as well, so please look forward to it."

Previously, Ivy drew attention by posting a cute photo of herself in front of a large Times Square billboard featuring her face and the phrase "IVY IS ROXIE HART," along with the caption, "Mom, I'm on a Broadway billboard." This marked the first time in the history of the Broadway production of "Chicago" that a Korean actor took on the lead role of Roxie Hart, earning praise for elevating the status of Korean musicals.

Having earned praise as an "unrivaled Roxie" by portraying the character over 592 times in Korea, Ivy captivated local audiences in New York with her skillful stage presence and captivating acting.

Having completed her short yet intense journey in New York, Ivy is now preparing to meet domestic audiences again. The Korean production of the musical "Chicago," starring Ivy, is set to open this coming December at the LG Arts Center Seoul.

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Kyung-yoon)
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