*LaVon Fisher-Wilson, who made her Broadway debut in The Color Purple, will join the Tony Award-winning revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago, from Nov. 14 through Jan 1, 2009, reports Playbill News.
Fisher-Wilson will succeed Carol Woods as Matron "Mama" Morton in the long-running production at the Ambassador Theatre (215 West 49th St.). The musical revival will also celebrate its 12th anniversary and its 5,000th performance on Broadway Nov. 14.
LaVon Fisher-Wilson received the Suzi Award for her portrayal of Gran Mimi in Jelly's Last Jam at the Alliance and has also been seen in productions of Once on This Island; Crowns; Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope; Dreamgirls; Tommy; and Beehive.
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