Chicago: Musical Information & 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 their quests for fame take new turns.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1975)
Cast: Medium (19+ Roles) • Female Leads
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1920s / USA (Illinois)
Creative Team
Music: John Kander
Lyrics/Book: Fred Ebb
Book: Bob Fosse
Based On: Chicago➝ by Maurine Watkins
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1975)➝
Licensing
Chicago is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing Options
USA/Canada Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1970s, Based on a Play, Dark, Dramatic, Edgy, Infidelity, Jail, Jazz, One-Word, Popular, Tap Dance
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