Chicago: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Chicago revolves around Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, both accused of murder and vying for the spotlight. Both women hire the slick and manipulative lawyer, Billy Flynn, to defend them, turning their trials into a spectacle of manipulation, corruption, and sensationalism. As the story unfolds, the lines between innocence and guilt blur, and the quest for fame takes unexpected turns.


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Musical Information

Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1975)

Cast Size: 19+

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1920s / USA (Illinois)


Creative Team

Music: John Kander

Lyrics/Book: Fred Ebb

Book: Bob Fosse


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1975)➝

Broadway Cast (1996)➝

London Cast (1998)➝


Licensing

Chicago is available for licensing through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing Options

USA/Canada Licensing Options


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1970s, Dark, Dramatic, Edgy, Female Leads, Jazz, One-Word, Popular, Tap Dance


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