The upcoming shows in Shanghai will feature a new cast starring Sarah Soetaert as Roxie Hart and Laura Tyrer as Velma Kelly.

Soetaert used to play Roxie in the West End production of Chicago and toured extensively with the show. She also performed in West End musicals such as Fame, Kiss Me Kate and Cats.

Tyrer also played Velma Kelly on Broadway. Her other credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, From Here to Eternity, Cabaret, and Ruthless!.

After performing in Shanghai, the musical's China tour will head to Hangzhou in Zhejiang province, Fuzhou and Xiamen in Fujian province, Dongguan and Shenzhen in Guangdong province, with more cities yet to be announced.