Premiering in 1975 and the hit of the 1997 Broadway season, “Chicago” won six Tony Awards and later the Academy Award as Best Picture of the Year.“Chicago” tells the story of chorine Roxie Hart in roaring twenties Chicago.She murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband Amos to take the rap…until he finds out he’s been duped 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. A dark parable of American justice, “Chicago” is a sexy musical extravaganza that includes several show-stopping numbers such as “All That Jazz”, “Razzle Dazzle” and “Class.”
The musical, directed by K. Sandy O’Brien, will be performed at the Whidbey Playhouse, September 10-October 3, 2010.For information contact the Playhouse at 360-679-2237, email at office@whidbeyplayhouse.com, or visit the website at www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.
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CHICAGO Cast of Characters
Billy - Doug Langrock
Roxie - Gail Liston
Amos - Ken Martinez
Velma - Allenda Jenkins
Mama Morton - Mary Kay Hallan
Narrator - Allen Young
Fred Casely - Ned Farley
Ensemble : Patricia Duff, Jennifer Bondelid, Tara Hizon, Erica McCraine, Caitlin Lewis, Dara Camacho, Darren McCoy."
The Whidbey Playhouse is a volunteer-supported 501 c3 non-profit charitable organization, dedicated to providing quality theatrical experiences to people of all ages.
