Chicago
Tour
A Musical Vaudeville
Opening Date
Mar 25, 1997
Closing Date
Apr 30, 2000
MusicalComedyRevivalNational Tour
Open Date: Mar 25, 1997
Close Date: Apr 30, 2000
Closed Flag: Y
Is Final Week: 1
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
Setting
Chicago, Illinois. The late 1920s.
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PeopleProduced by Barry & Fran Weissler; Produced in association with Kardana/Hart Sharp Entertainment; Presented in Association with: PACE Theatrical Group, Inc.; Associate Producer: Alecia ParkerOriginally directed by Bob Fosse; Originally choreographed by Bob Fosse; Based on the presentation by City Center's Encores! Great American Musicals in ConcertBook by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb; Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins; Musical Director: Vincent Fanuele; Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; Dance arrangements by Peter Howard; Script Adaptation by David Thompson; Supervising Music Director: Rob FisherDirected by Walter Bobbie; Choreographed in the style of Bob Fosse by Ann ReinkingScenic Design by John Lee Beatty; Costume Design by William Ivey Long; Lighting Design by Ken Billington; Sound Design by Scott Lehrer; Additional Hair Design by David Brian BrownGeneral Manager: Susan Bristow and Devin KeudellTechnical Supervisor: Arthur Siccardi; Production Supervisor: Clifford SchwartzCasting: Betsy D. Bernstein and Howie Cherpakov; Casting Consultant: Stuart Howard; Casting Consultant: Amy Schecter C.S.A; National Press: The Pete Sanders Group; Tour Marketing & Press: Anita Dloniak & Associates, Inc.Understudies: Belle Calaway (Roxie Hart), Tamara Jenkins (Velma Kelly), Sharon Moore (Velma Kelly, Matron "Mama" Morton) and Angie L. Schworer (Roxie Hart)Company Manager: Ken DavenportProduction Stage Manager: Kim VernaceAssociate Conductor: David Skouson; Pianist: Scott Cady; Accordian: David Skouson; Drums/Percussion: Steve Singer; Trumpet: Steve EidemDance Captain: Sandahl Bergman and Michael Gorman
Cast
Roxie Hart
May 18, 1999 - ?Velma Kelly
May 18, 1999 - ?Velma Kelly
Jul 07, 1998 - ?Billy Flynn
Jan 26, 1999 - ?Velma Kelly
Jul 14, 1998 - ?Billy Flynn
Aug 25, 1998 - ?Billy Flynn
Oct 27, 1998 - ?Mary Sunshine
Oct 20, 1998 - ?Court Clerk
"Tap Dance" specialty
Doctor
Judge
"Tap Dance" specialty
"Tap Dance" specialty
Court Clerk
"Tap Dance" specialty
"Me and My Baby" specialty
"Me and My Baby" specialty
Understudies: Roxane Carrasco (Matron "Mama" Morton), Eric L. Christian (Fred Casely), Lloyd Culbreath (Billy Flynn), Michelle DeJean (Roxie Hart), Jason Gillman (Amos Hart, Billy Flynn), A. Saunders (Mary Sunshine), Jeff Shade (Amos Hart, Fred Casely) and Jennifer West -
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 KellyMy Own Best FriendRoxie Hart and Velma KellyAct 2Sung ByEntr'acteThe BandI 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 Hart and Velma KellyHot Honey RagRoxie Hart and Velma KellyFinaleCompany
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Tour Stops
Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Jun 22, 1999 - Jun 27, 1999Jacksonville, FLJan 20, 1999 - Jan 24, 1999Austin, TXJan 12, 1999 - Jan 17, 1999Raleigh, NC
Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler; Produced in association with Kardana/Hart Sharp Entertainment; Presented in Association with: PACE Theatrical Group, Inc.; Associate Producer: Alecia Parker
Originally directed by Bob Fosse; Originally choreographed by Bob Fosse; Based on the presentation by City Center's Encores! Great American Musicals in Concert
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb; Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins; Musical Director: Vincent Fanuele; Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns; Dance arrangements by Peter Howard; Script Adaptation by David Thompson; Supervising Music Director: Rob Fisher
Directed by Walter Bobbie; Choreographed in the style of Bob Fosse by Ann Reinking
Scenic Design by John Lee Beatty; Costume Design by William Ivey Long; Lighting Design by Ken Billington; Sound Design by Scott Lehrer; Additional Hair Design by David Brian Brown
General Manager: Susan Bristow and Devin Keudell
Technical Supervisor: Arthur Siccardi; Production Supervisor: Clifford Schwartz
Casting: Betsy D. Bernstein and Howie Cherpakov; Casting Consultant: Stuart Howard; Casting Consultant: Amy Schecter C.S.A; National Press: The Pete Sanders Group; Tour Marketing & Press: Anita Dloniak & Associates, Inc.
Understudies:
Belle Calaway
(Roxie Hart), Tamara Jenkins
(Velma Kelly), Sharon Moore
(Velma Kelly, Matron "Mama" Morton) and Angie L. Schworer
(Roxie Hart)
Company Manager: Ken Davenport
Production Stage Manager: Kim Vernace
Associate Conductor: David Skouson; Pianist: Scott Cady; Accordian: David Skouson; Drums/Percussion: Steve Singer; Trumpet: Steve Eidem
Dance Captain: Sandahl Bergman and Michael Gorman
Cast
Roxie Hart
May 18, 1999 - ?
Velma Kelly
May 18, 1999 - ?
Velma Kelly
Jul 07, 1998 - ?
Billy Flynn
Jan 26, 1999 - ?
Velma Kelly
Jul 14, 1998 - ?
Billy Flynn
Aug 25, 1998 - ?
Billy Flynn
Oct 27, 1998 - ?
Mary Sunshine
Oct 20, 1998 - ?
Court Clerk
"Tap Dance" specialty
Doctor
Judge
"Tap Dance" specialty
"Tap Dance" specialty
Court Clerk
"Tap Dance" specialty
"Me and My Baby" specialty
"Me and My Baby" specialty
Understudies:
Roxane Carrasco
(Matron "Mama" Morton), Eric L. Christian
(Fred Casely), Lloyd Culbreath
(Billy Flynn), Michelle DeJean
(Roxie Hart), Jason Gillman
(Amos Hart, Billy Flynn), A. Saunders
(Mary Sunshine), Jeff Shade
(Amos Hart, Fred Casely) and Jennifer West
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
My Own Best Friend
Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly
Act 2
Sung By
Entr'acte
The Band
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 and Velma Kelly
Hot Honey Rag
Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly
Finale
Company
Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Jun 22, 1999 - Jun 27, 1999
Jacksonville, FL
Jan 20, 1999 - Jan 24, 1999
Austin, TX
Jan 12, 1999 - Jan 17, 1999
Raleigh, NC