Chicago

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"Chicago" is a renowned musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse. It first premiered on Broadway in 1975 and is based on a 1926 play of the same name by Maurine Dallas Watkins. Set in the Roaring Twenties, "Chicago" tells the story of Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who murders her lover and navigates the sensationalized world of crime and celebrity in Chicago. The musical is known for its jazzy score, sharp wit, and satirical commentary on fame, corruption, and the justice system. With iconic songs like "All That Jazz," "Cell Block Tango," and "Razzle Dazzle," "Chicago" captivates audiences with its catchy tunes and memorable choreography. While the original Broadway production received mixed reviews, the show gained a cult following and enjoyed a successful revival in 1996, which is still running on Broadway today. The revival production received critical acclaim and won numerous Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. "Chicago" has since become one of the longest-running and most successful musicals in Broadway history, captivating audiences with its sultry atmosphere, dynamic performances, and timeless themes of ambition, deceit, and the pursuit of fame.}

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Genre: Musical Comedy

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"Chicago" is a renowned musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse. It first premiered on Broadway in 1975 and is based on a 1926 play of the same name by Maurine Dallas Watkins. Set in the Roaring Twenties, "Chicago" tells the story of Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who murders her lover and navigates the sensationalized world of crime and celebrity in Chicago. The musical is known for its jazzy score, sharp wit, and satirical commentary on fame, corruption, and the justice system. With iconic songs like "All That Jazz," "Cell Block Tango," and "Razzle Dazzle," "Chicago" captivates audiences with its catchy tunes and memorable choreography. While the original Broadway production received mixed reviews, the show gained a cult following and enjoyed a successful revival in 1996, which is still running on Broadway today. The revival production received critical acclaim and won numerous Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. "Chicago" has since become one of the longest-running and most successful musicals in Broadway history, captivating audiences with its sultry atmosphere, dynamic performances, and timeless themes of ambition, deceit, and the pursuit of fame.}

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Genre: Musical Comedy

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Based on the play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins

Synopsis

A musical vaudeville involving two murderesses and the lawyer who gets them off.

Trivia & History

The original play was based on Maurine Dallas Watkins' experiences reporting on murder trials in Chicago in the 1920s. In particular, it was based on two trials.

One was that of Beulah Annan (who was the basis for Roxie). She was accused of murdering Harry Kalstedt, her lover. She claimed that he tried to rape her and she shot him in self defense. The police concluded that he tried to leave her and she shot him out of jealousy. Her husband pooled as much money as he could to get her the best lawyers in Chicago. Beulah went to trial in 1924 but was acquitted. Immediately after the trial, she divorced her husband claiming that he was "too slow".

Another trial that figured into Watkins' play was that of Belva Gaertner (the basis for Velma). She shot and killed her lover, Walter Law. He was found in the front seat of Belva's car. She was later found at her apartment with blood-soaked clothes on the floor. She said that she was drunk and couldn't remember what happened. She went to trial. Her defense was that Law had killed himself. Belva was acquitted.

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