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Following the story of two young women known as Roxie Hart, a aspiring showbiz performer who killed her lover, and Velma Kelly, who likewise murdered her husband and sister after uncovering their secret relationship. Chicago is a musical of crime, fame, fortune, and the depths one can go to fulfill ones desire. The show is written and directed by Maurine Dallas Watkinsand Walter Bobbie. Chicago blends various musical genres including Jazz, Vaudeville, Blues, Rock and Ballad.
While twirling around the two murderers Roxie Hart, and Velma , Chicago also brings side players including Billy Flynn, a charismatic and cunning lawyer, and Matron "Mama" Morton, the head of women's prison, who plays a key role in the lives of the two incarcerated female roles.
Chicago has garnered countless recognitions for its ingenious directing & choreography, staging and design, music and lyrics, and cultural critique. This fall the iconic production is scheduling a visit in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday 23rd November 2024, at the breathtaking BJCC Concert Hall.
Tickets are available now, beginning from just $67 for this unforgettable Saturday performance!
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The historical performance is reaching Birmingham this November, at the breathtaking 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 Saturday 23rd November 2024 performance start at $67.
Universally recognized for its signature jazz-influenced theme, mesmerizing choreography, and minimalist staging style which reflects the essence of vaudeville, the performance boldly criticizes the infatuation with celebrity culture.
The revamped 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 decadence, crime, and the seduction of fame. After being debuted on Broadway in 1975, the musical has received an enormous amount of positive and negative criticism, mainly for its provocative message, and cultural impact.
Similar to Michael Corleone from The Godfather who phased from an idealistic role to a ruthless and cunning leader, Chicago is a journey through the transformations an individual goes through to fulfill their desire for fame and fortune.
The performance illustrates how even felony can be a means for fame, highlighting the imperfection in the justice system. The depicts how individuals shape themselves, and their identities to reach their ultimate selfish goal. The show became groundbreaking initially for redefining the criminal game and introducing new roles of "women" to the sector. The 1996 Broadway production kept the record as the second-longest-running American musical in Broadway history.
Chicago tries to showcase the superficiality of fame, and the inconsistency 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 intersect with each other's lives, through different viewpoints.
The performance has gained numerous awards including the Tony Awards (1997), Drama Desk Awards (1997), Grammy Awards (1998), Academy Awards (2003), Golden Globe Awards (2003), BAFTA Awards (2003), and more.
BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203, US