Chicago is a sassy and satirical musical set in the roaring twenties of Chicago. It tells the story of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, two murderesses vying for fame and acquittal during a time obsessed with media sensationalism.
The plot revolves around Roxie, a housewife who kills her cheating lover and seeks the help of a cunning lawyer, Billy Flynn, to manipulate the justice system and turn her into a celebrity. Velma, a vaudeville star already convicted for her crime, sees Roxie as a threat to her fading spotlight. The musical unfolds through a series of sharp dialogues, witty lyrics, and dazzling jazz-inspired choreography, all delivered with a healthy dose of cynicism and dark humor.
Chicago is a celebrated musical, having held the record for the longest-running American musical on Broadway until surpassed by The Phantom of the Opera. It has garnered numerous awards throughout its history, including Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Revival of a Musical, and Best Choreography. The show's popularity extends beyond Broadway, with successful tours and revivals around the world.
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1976 | Best Musical | |
1997 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
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Something Rotten
Chaska Valley Family Theatre (3/28 - 4/6)
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Come From Away
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (3/4 - 3/9) | |
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This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing
Ten Thousand Things (2/27 - 3/16)
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Dear Evan Hansen
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (3/11 - 3/16) | |
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A Soldier''s Play
American Theatre (3/28 - 3/30) | |
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Caroline Baniewicz
Dudley Riggs Theatre (6/19 - 6/19) | |
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The Last 5 Years
Ashland Productions (3/7 - 3/16) | |
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& Juliet
Orpheum (5/13 - 5/18) | |
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BalletMet
Northrop Auditorium (3/28 - 3/28) | |
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