Chicago The Musical
Friday Nov 8 20:30 …
Celovška 25
Currently, the longest-running musical on Broadway is coming to Slovenia!
3 performances, 8.11. And 9.11. in Hala Tivoli, in Ljubljana.
On this European tour, the audience will be able to enjoy an original Broadway production with exceptional performers selected from the very elite of the West End and Broadway. With their unparalleled skills and magnetic stage presence, each cast member will bring their own unique style to the iconic roles of Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly, Billy Flynn and other unforgettable characters that inhabit the world of "Chicago."
Step back into the glitzy decadence of the 1920s and witness a captivating tale of crime, passion and glory as Chicago embarks on its long-awaited European tour. As one of the most iconic Broadway productions of all time, this award-winning musical promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her lover after he threatens to leave her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she fools the public, the media, and Velma Kelly, her cellmate, by hiring Chicago's most cunning criminal lawyer to turn her malicious crime into an avalanche of sensational headlines that could just as easily also seen in today's tabloids.
Chicago was created by the musical talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse. The sexy and daring music of the musical CHICAGO includes magical songs like “Razzle Dazzle”, “Cell Block Tango” and “All That Jazz”. The recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards and a Grammy, CHICAGO is the longest-running American musical in Broadway and West End history.
Don't miss the chance to enjoy the spectacular experience of "Chicago" as it conquers Europe!
Credits to CHICAGO the musical
Text: Fred Ebb
Music: John Kander
Screenplay: Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
The original production was directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse.
Based on the play by Maura Dallas Watkins.
Original New York production directed by: Walter Bobbie
A recreation of the original New York production directed by Nigel West
Original production choreographed by: Ann Reinking
A recreation of the original New York production choreographed by: David Bushman
Scenography: John Lee Beatty
Costume Design: William Ivey Long
Lighting Design: Ken Billington
Sound design recreated by: Matt Grounds
Voice Instruction: Rob Fisher
Text adaptation: David Thompson