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BJCC Concert Hall
Based on the story of two young women called Roxie Hart, a dreaming vaudeville performer who murdered her lover, and Velma , who likewise murdered her husband and sister after finding out about their affair. Chicago explores the dark side of ambition and the pursuit of stardom. The production is written & directed by Maurine Dallas Watkins, Walter Bobbie. Chicago blends various musical genres including Jazz, Vaudeville, Blues, Rock and Ballad.
While dancing around the two murderers Roxie, and Velma , Chicago also brings side players like Billy Flynn, a charismatic and shrewd lawyer, and Matron "Mama" Morton, a corrupt prison warden, who plays a key role in the lives of the two incarcerated female characters.
The musical has earned multiple recognitions for its creative directing and choreography, set design & production, music & lyrics, and societal observations. This fall the dazzling production is scheduling an appearance in Birmingham, Alabama on Sunday 24th November 2024, at the breathtaking BJCC Concert Hall.
Tickets are on sale now, priced from just $85 for this unforgettable Sunday performance!
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The legendary production is reaching Birmingham this November, at the magnificent BJCC Concert Hall. Featuring Ariana Madix, and crewed with Kimberly Marable as Velma Kelly and Max von Essen as Billy Flynn, among others. Tickets for this Sunday 24th November 2024 performance start at $85.
Globally recognized for its signature jazz-influenced theme, mesmerizing choreography, and minimalist staging style which exhibits the spirit of vaudeville, the musical strongly criticizes the infatuation with celebrity culture.
The reimagined musical set in the Roaring Twenties, featuring music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse, focuses on themes of corruption, crime, and the allure of fame. After being debuted on Broadway in 1975, the musical has received an enormous amount of positive and negative criticism, mainly for its thought-provoking message, and cultural impact.
Like Michael Corleone from The Godfather who turned from an innocent, outsider to a legacy, power inheritor, Chicago is a journey through the stages an individual goes through to satisfy one's desire for fame and fortune.
The musical demonstrates how even felony can be a way for fame, highlighting the flaw in the justice system. The depicts how individuals shape themselves, and who they are to reach their ultimate selfish goal. The show became sensational initially for redefining the crime game and introducing new roles of "women" to the industry. The 1996 Broadway production kept the record as the second-longest-running American musical in Broadway history.
Chicago seeks to showcase the shallowness of fame, and the paradox between good deeds and status, that not all famous people are successful in the sense of morality. The show portrays various individuals each performing for their personal interest, and how they impact each other's lives, through different viewpoints.
The show has gained countless awards including the Tony Awards (1997), Drama Desk Awards (1997), Grammy Awards (1998), Academy Awards (2003), Golden Globe Awards (2003), BAFTA Awards (2003), and many others.
BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203, US