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Come on, babe - experience it live and in person! The one, the only CHICAGO.
"Chicago has no peer on Broadway in matters of wit, style and sheer musical riches," says Charles Isherwood, Variety.
It’s Broadway’s most popular musical - a razzle dazzle tale of sin and celebrity. And now, you can see it LIVE. The recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations, CHICAGO is the sensation that just keeps getting bigger and bigger
"Chicago" Interpreted Performance:
Thursday, May 31 at 7:30pm
Keller Auditorium
Interpreters: Jean A. Miller and Julie Gebron
Murder. Greed. Corruption. Jealousy. Violence. Exploitation. Adultury. Treachery.
July 25-29, 2007
August 22-September 2, 2007
April 8 - 13, 2008
June 24-29, 2008
October 2-7, 2007
March 11-16, 2008
August 13-September 7, 2008
Interpreted Performances To Be Announced
Trivia (from Wikipedia)
1. The double snap in "Razzle Dazzle" was added as an afterthought at the suggestion of Fred Ebb to John Kander. Kander didn't like the idea, but Ebb thought Fosse would love it. He did.
2. Until the tryouts, there was another principal character, played by David Rounds and known simply as "The Agent," whose role was to exploit the notoriety of the prisoners for his own gain. He also served as the evening's emcee. This character's role was eventually folded into that of Matron Mama Morton, his song "Ten Percent" was cut, and various members of the chorus shared his emcee duties.
3. During rehearsals, "Razzle Dazzle" was originally staged as an orgy on the steps of the courthouse. Fosse was talked out of allowing this staging to make it into the final production
4. The original finale was "Loopin' the Loop", and based on music submitted to Kander and Ebb by Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera. It was decided that the piece was too lighthearted, so the piece was cut and replaced with "Nowadays". Sections of "Loopin' the Loop" can still be heard in the Overture.
5. Velma Kelly was a very minor character in all versions of Chicago prior to the musical. The role was fleshed out to balance Chita Rivera's role opposite Gwen Verdon's Roxie Hart.
6. In a reversal of roles, Fosse decided the lyrics to the number "Class" were too offensive and censored Kander and Ebb's original version of the song. The original lyrics were restored for the film version, which although not present in the final release print, was included as a DVD bonus feature.
7. "All That Jazz" was performed for United States President Bill Clinton at his second Inauguration in January of 1997.
8. Bob Fosse was romantically involved with the original Roxies of both Broadway versions. He was married to Gwen Verdon when she originated the role. While still married to Verdon, Fosse also romanced Ann Reinking, who would later choreograph the revival (one of Fosse's roles in the original) as well as play Roxie.
9. American pop singer Ashlee Simpson played the role of Roxie Hart for a limited run in the London production of Chicago and received positive reviews.
10. Bebe Neuwirth, who originated the role of Velma Kelly in the Broadway revival, played Roxie Hart in the latest Broadway cast until April 22, 2007.
