Chicago
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A Musical Vaudeville
Opening Date
Sep 12, 1977
Closing Date
Aug 05, 1978
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Open Date: Sep 12, 1977
Close Date: Aug 05, 1978
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
Chicago, Illinois. The late 1920s.
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PeopleProduced by Robert Fryer and James Cresson; Produced in association with Martin Richards, Joseph Harris and Ira BernsteinBook by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb; Based on the play 'Chicago' by Maurine Dallas Watkins; Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; Dance arrangements by Peter Howard; Musical Director: Arthur WagnerScenic Design by Tony Walton; Costume Design by Patricia Zipprodt; Lighting Design by Jules Fisher; Sound Design by Abe Jacob; Hair Styles by Romaine GreenGeneral Manager: Joseph Harris and Ira Bernstein; Associate Manager: Frank Scardino; Company Manager: Bruce LaffeyCasting Consultant: Michael Shurtleff; General Press Representative: The Merlin Group, Ltd.; Advertising: Matthew Serino and The Blaine Thompson CompanySwings: Melanie Adam and Ron SchwinnUnderstudies: Kirsten Childs (Velma Kelly), D. Kottke (Mary Sunshine), James Lockhart (Amos Hart), Susan Streater (Roxie Hart), Karen Tamburrelli (Matron) and Geoffrey Webb (Billy Flynn)
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Songsmusic by John Kander; lyrics by Fred EbbAct 1Sung ByAll That JazzVelma Kelly and CompanyFunny HoneyRoxie HartCell Block TangoVelma Kelly and the GirlsWhen You're Good To MamaMatronTap DanceRoxie Hart, Amos Hart and BoysAll I Care AboutBilly Flynn and GirlsA Little Bit of GoodMary SunshineWe Both Reached For The GunBilly Flynn, Roxie Hart, Mary Sunshine and CompanyRoxieRoxie Hart and BoysI Can't Do It AloneVelma KellyChicago After MidnightThe BandMy Own Best FriendRoxie Hart and Velma KellyAct 2Sung ByI Know a GirlVelma KellyMe and My BabyRoxie Hart and BoysMister CellophaneAmos HartWhen Velma Takes the StandVelma Kelly and BoysRazzle DazzleBilly Flynn and CompanyClassVelma Kelly and MatronNowadaysRoxie HartNowadays (Reprise)Roxie Hart and Velma KellyR.S.V.P.Roxie Hart and Velma KellyKeep It HotRoxie Hart and Velma Kelly
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Produced by Robert Fryer and James Cresson; Produced in association with Martin Richards, Joseph Harris and Ira Bernstein
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb; Based on the play 'Chicago' by Maurine Dallas Watkins; Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; Dance arrangements by Peter Howard; Musical Director: Arthur Wagner
Scenic Design by Tony Walton; Costume Design by Patricia Zipprodt; Lighting Design by Jules Fisher; Sound Design by Abe Jacob; Hair Styles by Romaine Green
General Manager: Joseph Harris and Ira Bernstein; Associate Manager: Frank Scardino; Company Manager: Bruce Laffey
Casting Consultant: Michael Shurtleff; General Press Representative: The Merlin Group, Ltd.; Advertising: Matthew Serino and The Blaine Thompson Company
Swings:
Melanie Adam
and Ron Schwinn
Understudies:
Kirsten Childs
(Velma Kelly), D. Kottke
(Mary Sunshine), James Lockhart
(Amos Hart), Susan Streater
(Roxie Hart), Karen Tamburrelli
(Matron) and Geoffrey Webb
(Billy Flynn)
music by John Kander; lyrics by Fred Ebb
Act 1
Sung By
All That Jazz
Velma Kelly and Company
Funny Honey
Roxie Hart
Cell Block Tango
Velma Kelly and the Girls
When You're Good To Mama
Matron
Tap Dance
Roxie Hart, Amos Hart and Boys
All I Care About
Billy Flynn and Girls
A Little Bit of Good
Mary Sunshine
We Both Reached For The Gun
Billy Flynn, Roxie Hart, Mary Sunshine and Company
Roxie
Roxie Hart and Boys
I Can't Do It Alone
Velma Kelly
Chicago After Midnight
The Band
My Own Best Friend
Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly
Act 2
Sung By
I Know a Girl
Velma Kelly
Me and My Baby
Roxie Hart and Boys
Mister Cellophane
Amos Hart
When Velma Takes the Stand
Velma Kelly and Boys
Razzle Dazzle
Billy Flynn and Company
Class
Velma Kelly and Matron
Nowadays
Roxie Hart
Nowadays
(Reprise)
Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly
R.S.V.P.
Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly
Keep It Hot
Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly