CHICAGO at KEITH ALBEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER In February!

Marshall Artist Series will be presenting Broadway's Record-Breaking, Six Time Tony Award Winning Musical Smash Hit Chicago on Monday, February 12th, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. at the historic Keith Albee Performing Arts Center!

Chicago features a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. Don't miss your chance to catch the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history when it comes to Huntington, WV! This event is presented by First Sentry Bank.

Performance Date: Monday, February 12th, 2018 at 7:30 P.M.

Location: Keith Albee Performing Arts Center, 925 4th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701

Ticket Price: $97.87/$81.50/$70.58/$64.04 and can be purchased by calling the Marshall Artist Series Box Office at (304) 696-6656 or online via Ticketmaster. Those wishing to purchase tickets in person can visit the Marshall Artist Series box office located in the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse on Marshall University's campus. Box office hours at Monday through Friday from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Contact Info: artistsseries@marshall.edu or phone (304) 696-6656

Chicago, set during the roaring twenties in the Windy City, tells the story of Roxie Hart, a house wife and nightclub dancer who murders the side-man in her life after he threatens to break off their relationship. Roxie is then arrested and escorted to Cook County Jail, where she meets the six "merry murderesses", including Velma Kelly, her rival and cell mate. Roxie reaches out to Chicago's slickest and most well known criminal lawyer, Billy Flynn, in a desperate attempt to avoid conviction. Flynn seizes the story, manipulating the crime into a sensational publicity opportunity and making Roxie a star in the process. Watch as the story unfolds through extraordinary musical numbers including well known musical favorites such as, "All That Jazz", "When You're Good to Momma", and "Razzle Dazzle".

Chicago is produced by Barry and Fran Weissler and has won countless awards, including a Tony award for best musical revival, two Olivier Awards, and a Grammy. The show has been praised by critics and audiences alike, resulting in countless standing ovations all across the world. Time Magazine declared Chicago a musical "triumph" while Entertainment Weekly has stated that Chicago is "Broadway's Most Electrifying Show."

This performance is also sponsored by Dinsmore, Marshall Health, Dr. Christopher and Mrs. Tammy Hugh, Kendall-York Dentistry, Intercultural Affairs at Marshall University, KEE 100, B97, WSAZ, the Herald-Dispatch, and Marshall University.

Richard Allen is a Broadway World contributing Editor for WV and writes about local theatre. You can contact Richard at richardallenwrites@gmail.com.