Show Title:

Chicago 

Year:

1975

Composer:

john kander 

Lyricist:

fred ebb

Book Writer:

bob fosse 

Venue:

Broadway 

What is the show about?:

about criminals and their crimes. satire on corruption in the criminal justice system. 

What is the vibe of the show?:

flapper girl, jazzy, fun

How would you describe the music of the show?:

jazzy, upbeat, top hat 

What characters are in the show? What do they demand of the actors who play them?:

Roxie Hart- An aspiring vaudevillian who kills her lover after a fight and is sent to jail.

Velma Kelly- killed her sister after she caught her and her husband having an affair.

Amos Hart- Roxies devoted husband 

Billy Flynn- lawyer 

What did you think of the show?:

I think it's very edgy and provocative. 

Does the show have any roles or songs that might be appropriate for folks in the class?:

I think so if you can play a killer 

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