According to Henshall's official website, the actress will join the Fosse company Nov. 24 at the Manchester Opera House. The musical featuring the works of the late Bob Fosse then transfers to the Edinburgh Playhouse, Dec. 1-13. Henshall, who is currently starring as Velma Kelly in the London production of Chicago at the Strand, will leave that Kander and Ebb musical Sept. 6.
Ruthie Henshall made her professional debut in A Chorus Line, and her other West End credits include Cats, Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Oliver!, Crazy for You, She Loves Me and Chicago. She received Olivier Award nominations for her work in Crazy for You and Chicago, and she nabbed the Olivier for her performance in She Loves Me. In New York, Henshall was seen in Chicago, Putting It Together and the City Center Encores! Staging of Ziegfeld Follies of 1936. Her solo albums are entitled "The Ruthie Henshall Album" and "Love Is Here to Stay."
For more information about the actress, visit www.ruthiehenshall.com.