CHICAGO

Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse

Music by John Kander               Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Based on the play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins

Script adaptation by David Thompson

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL

ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH LTD.

Premiering in 1975 and the hit of the 1997 Broadway season in a production that originated at City Center's Encore! series, CHICAGO won six Tony Awards including Best Revival and later, the Academy Award as Best Picture of the Year.

In roaring twenties Chicago, Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband Amos to take the rap... until he finds out he's been dumped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess" Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal.

This sharp edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse.

FREE EVENT - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Run Time: 3 hours, including 20 minute intermission

Cautions: Alcohol, Gun Shots, Strong Language, Mild Adult Themes

High School Groups are encouraged to attend, especially students undertaking HSC music, or are considering tertiary education in the performing arts industries.

Please let us know if you would like to schedule a campus tour following the event and we will be happy to organise this for your group.

Please direct all enquiries to events@aim.edu.au  

John Painter Hall is a 2 minute walk from Central Station.