CHICAGO THE MUSCAL EXPERIENCE:
Opened: October 23, 1996
Genre: Musical
Chicago Director: Walter Bobbie
Chicago Music By: John Kander
Chicago Lyrics By: Fred Ebb
Theatre: Ambassador Theatre
Theatre Location: 219 West 49th Street, New York, NY
Tony Award Nominations: 11
Tony Awards Won: 6
Notable Actors: Usher (Hip-hop mogul), Brenda Braxton (Tony-nominated for Smokey Joes Cafe)
Greed. Violence. Corruption. Adultery. Murder. Exploitation. Prohibition era Chicago comes to life in this classic twentieth century musical. Inspired by two sensational murder trials in the 1920’s, Chicago: The Musical uses the traditional Vaudeville standards of the time - chorus lines, torch songs, and comedy sketches - to make a biting comparison between modern society, show business, and the criminal underclass. In 2002 this Broadway show-stopper was adapted into a hit film that became an instant classic.
Hot piano, sizzling ladies and cool, cool gin made Chicago an international sensation. This tongue in cheek look at the Cult of Criminal Celebrity tells the story of lives intertwined behind and beyond the cold, gray bars of the state penitentiary. Velma Kelly, Vaudeville star, murders her husband and sister when she catches them in flagrante delicto. Roxie Hart, chorus girl, murders her lover and covers herself with the story that he was a burglar. Amos, her dim-witted husband, eventually puts two and two together. Velma and Roxie share a lawyer, golden-tongued Billy Flynn, who would could easily have his own court anaylsis tv show. This sexy and brash musical explores the social, historical, and political issues of society and has hosted a Who’s Who list of modern theatre.
Chicago: The Musical, with its catchy score, sophisticated script, and Bob Fosse inspired choreography, won 6 Tony Awards including Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Costume. The original cast recording won a Grammy with classics like “All That Jazz” and “Razzle Dazzle.” The revival production of Chicago has played over 5,600 performances and has been enjoyed over and over by thousands of people. Buy Chicago tickets today and experience the excitement of Chicago in-person!
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