The wait has ended for Thais who want to experience a legendary Broadway musical. Singha Corporation, BEC-Tero Entertainment and Scenario proudly present Chicago, the Broadway musical phenomenon that has thrilled audiences worldwide for more than a decade. It won six Tony Awards in 1997 (for Best Actor, Actress, Choreography, Direction, Lighting Design, and Revival), two Olivier Awards in 1998 (for Best Actress and Musical Production), and one Grammy Award in 1997 (for Best Musical Album). The show has received standing ovations and critical praise the world over and now it is Thailand’s turn.
Chicago is a tale of murder, sex, greed, betrayal and war. Set in the Chicago slums of the 1920s, the story follows Velma Kelly, a vaudevillian who murders her husband and her sister when she finds them in bed together, and Roxie Hart, a housewife and working girl who plans to kill her lover after he threatens to leave her. The individual stories of these two women quickly make newspaper headlines.
This thrilling drama is depicted through amazing choreography performed by leading Broadway actors and actresses. Audiences worldwide have been left stunned, scene after scene. Chicago’s original song, All That Jazz, had been sung more than 250,000 times in five different languages. It has been performed by symphony orchestras, dance troupes, in Olympic ice skating routines, and at the inauguration of US President Bill Clinton in January 1997.
The Broadway musical Chicago is a phenomenon that people around the world continue to rave about. This fantastic production is the longest-running musical in London’s West End. Aside from the English capital, the musical has seen audiences in Abu Dhabi, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Dubai, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, and Taiwan. In 2008, it reopened in Korea, Denmark, and Japan. 2009 is the year Thailand finally gets to see this awe-inspiring production.
Experience the grandeur and spectacle of Chicago at Muangthai Rachadalai Theater from 12 – 22 of February, 2009. Ticket prices are 4,000/3,500/3,000/2,500/2,000/1,000 Baht. For more information, please contact Thaiticketmajor outlets or call 0-2262-3456. Or log on to www.thaiticketmajor.com
WINNER OF SIX 1997 TONY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL
Murder. Greed. Corruption. Violence. Exploitation. Adultery. Treachery. Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGOis the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids.
With a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, CHICAGO is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Recording.
Production staging re-created by Scott Faris, Production directed by Walter Bobbie, Choreography re-creation by Gary Chryst, and Original New York production choreography by Ann Reinking, CHICAGO features set design by John Lee Beatty, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by KenBillington and sound design by Scott Lehrer. The production also features orchestrations by Ralph Burns, supervising music direction by Rob Fisher.
Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, CHICAGO has become a worldwide phenomenon. The London production of CHICAGOcontinues to hold the record as the longest running American Musical in West End history.
Other previous international engagements include productions in Abu Dhabi, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Dubai, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and Taiwan. Return engagements of CHICAGOare slated for Korea, Denmark and Japan in 2008, and Australia,Holland and Thailandin 2009.
CHICAGO is a production not to be missed. And all the reviewers agree. Time Magazine calls it “A Triumph,” Newsweek raves “Smashing” and Entertainment Weekly sums it up by calling CHICAGO “Broadway’s Most Electrifying Show.”
2 Olivier Awards
1998 Best Actress in a Musical - Ute Lemper
1998 Outstanding Musical Production - lyrics by Fred Ebb, music by John Kander, book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
1 Grammy
1997 Best Musical Show Album (40th Annual GRAMMY Awards )
Cast – Chicago
MICHELLE DeJEAN (Roxie Hart) Direct from starring in her dream role of Nancy in Oliver! Michelle is thrilled to be joining this company. She is no stranger to Chicago, she has been a member of the company for 10 years and performed the role of Roxie on Broadway as well as all over the world for the past three or more years. Michelle has also toured nationally and internationally in West Side Story (Anita), Mame (Gloria Upson), and Jesus Christ Superstar. She has also appeared in over 20 other regional productions in her career."Whoever my guardian angel is...you're working overtime!" www.michelledejean.com.
TERRA C MACLEOD (Velma Kelly) is thrilled to be back having originated the role of Velma in the french productions of Chicago in Montreal and Paris. Broadway and National tour of Chicago and the 10 year anniversary Gala. Other credits: Kiss of the Spider Woman (Aurora/Spider Woman) LA Havok theatre; The Producers (Ulla) Vancouver Arts Club,Canada; West Side Story (Anita) New Orleans Opera and Vancouver arts club: Jessie award for best supporting actress; The Pajama Game (Gladys) Musical Theatre West LA; Guys and Dolls (Adelaide) San Diego Musical Theatre; Damn Yankees (Lola) Stagewest, Calgary; A Chorus Line(Cassie). Film and TV: The Lizzie Maguire Movie, The Reagans, The Dead Zone, Jeremiah, Cold Squad', and Life Or Something Like It. Love to My Family and friends. This is for Chiara and Calli. Proud equity member. www.terracmacleod.com
JEFF McCARTHY (Billy Flynn). B’way: The Pirate Queen (Dubdhara), Urinetown (Lockstock), Side Show (Terry), Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Smile (Big Bob), Zorba (Niko) and Pirates of Penzance. L.A.: Les Misérables (Javert), The Three Sisters (Vershinin), Search and Destroy (Martin), A Little Night Music (Frederick), City of Angels (Stone). Off-B’way: Sympathetic Magic (2nd Stage), Dream True (Vineyard), On the 20th Century (York). Regional: The Price and The Front Page (Long Wharf), Follies and Mack and Mabel (Barrington Stage), Arms and the Man (Huntington), Bedroom Farce (Center Stage), The Misanthrope (Guthrie), Buried Child (ACT), Henry IV (Indiana Rep.), Sunday in the Park With George (Seattle Rep), A Lie of the Mind (Denver Center). TV: “Schweitzer” (title role), “Love Monkey,” “Star Trek: TNG” and “Voyager,” “Ed,” “Law & Order(s),” “Cheers,” “Designing Women,” “L.A. Law,” “In the Heat of the Night.” Film: Starting Out in the Evening, Consent, RoboCop 2, Eve of Destruction, Rapid Fire, Cliffhanger. Jeff is the voice of Michigan J. Frog.
ROZ RYAN (Matron “Mama” Morton) Roz Ryan made her Broadway debut in the Fats Waller revue Ain't Misbehavin'. She also starred on Broadway in Dreamgirls, One Mo' Time, Pajama Game and A Christmas Carol. National & International tours include Annie, South Pacific, and Blues in the Night. Ryan's film credits include "Went to Coney Island," "Cotton Club," "I Think I Love My Wife" also "This Side Of The Truth," and "Waiting For Forever" to be released in 2009. Animation/Voiceover, Misadventures of Flapjack. GOD IS GOOD. For more information go to www.Myspace.com/MzRozRyan or www.RozRyan.com
BEN ELLEDGE (Amos Hart) Ben is super pumped to be part of the Chicago family, and is very happy to be back playing Amos. Hailing from Minneapolis he is now an NYC resident and has been performing around there the last few years. Ben received his training from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and is now a proud member of AEA. A huge thanks to my family and friends for all of their love and support especially Mom, Dad, Peterman, Rachel, Sue, Judy, and G & G! BYES!!
D. MICCICHE (Mary Sunshine) debuted on Broadway in Chicago as Mary Sunshine earlier this year. Credits: Soloist at Carnegie Hall/The Kennedy Center with the BSO in Bernstein's MASS, Wonderful Town, Gemini and many others. Thanks to friends, teachers, The Gullivers, family & Mom and Dad for everything! Boston Conservatory graduate 2007!
About Chicago
A true New York City institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen.
No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations.
It's also no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences all around the world, from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa.
Whether you're looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you've seen the Academy Award®-winning film and want to experience the show live on stage or whether you've seen it before and want to recapture the magic, CHICAGO always delivers.
CHICAGO ROCKS THE WORLD!
New York - London - Australia - Vienna - Sweden - Germany - Dubai - Holland - Argentina - Mexico - Russia - Italy
"Hervorragend," "espactaculo," and "astonishing"- Critics around the world have praised CHICAGO as the show the world has been waiting for. From Melbourne to Mexico City, CHICAGO has razzle-dazzled the world over with productions running in ten countries and two more set to open in Russia and Italy. The production has played in 16 countries worldwide in over 250 cities. CHICAGO continues to be one of the most successful international musical hits of all time.
CHICAGO's international appeal stems from its enticing tale of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery characteristics the entire world is drawn to.
Think of it: the trademark opening number, "All That Jazz" has been sung over 250,000 times in five different languages. It has been performed with symphony orchestras, dance programs, Olympic ice skating routines and even for the President of the United States at the Inauguration of Bill Clinton in January of 1997.
CHICAGO is also responsible for a cross cultural star exchange as producers Barry and Fran Weissler have brought numerous stars from contries around the world to make their Broadway debuts: Ute Lemper (England), Ruthie Henshall (England), Petra Nielsen (Sweden), Anna Montanaro (Germany and Austria), Bianca Marroquin (Mexico), Marti Pellow (England and Wales), Caroline O'Connor (Australia) and Denise Van Outen (England). These are just a few of the stars who have brought an international flavor and spirit to the American stage. Their Broadway debuts created a sensation of press opportunities and brought an International flavor and spirit to the American stage.
The History of the REAL CHICAGO
A MURDER… AN ARREST… AND A SURPRISE ENDING.
"If you'd been there, if you'd seen it. I betchya you would have done the same!" So declares the chorus to "Cell Block Tango" that the merry murderesses of CHICAGO affirm to an engaged audience. But the lyrics that the women sing are not far from the truth behind the real story of CHICAGO. Both the characters of Roxie and Velma are based on two actual murderers: Beulah Annan and Belva Gaertner.
The real scenes took place in 1924 in Chicago when Beulah Annan (Roxie) was accused of killing the "intruder" Harry Kalstedt while Belva Gaertner (Velma) was charged with murdering her husband. Both murders become front-page stories in the Chicago Tribune when reporter Maurine Watkins realized the sensational appeal the two personalities could draw through her tongue-in-cheek reports. The supposed pregnancy used to speed up the trial, the sleek lawyer who helped define the media frenzy and the acquittal of both ladies sounded like a page out of Hollywood, when in fact they were actually real life. Tribune reporter Maurine decided to turn her experience with Chicago's famed murder-row darlings into a comedy titled CHICAGO that reached Broadway in 1926. A film version was created two years later and a second film version, "Roxie Hart," starred Ginger Rogers in 1942.
These original productions of CHICAGO eventually inspired the musical that continues to wow audiences today. Nearly 70 years after Beulah Annan rocked Chicago, media manipulation in the justice system continues to seem all too familiar, which explains why audiences are still captivated by the blunt tale of criminal celebrity.
The storied tale of CHICAGO's rise from real life court drama to certifiable Broadway smash hit is one only showbiz can claim.
WHO SAYS MURDER'S NOT AN ART?
Plot
As the OVERTURE ends, we're introduced to Velma Kelly -- a vaudevillian who shot the other half of her sister act when she caught her husband with her sister. Velma invites us to sample ALL THAT JAZZ while showing us the story of chorus girl Roxie Hart's cold-blooded murder of nightclub regular Fred Casely. Roxie convinces her husband Amos that the victim was a burglar, and he cheerfully takes the rap.
Roxie expresses her appreciation in song (FUNNY HONEY) until the police reveal to Amos that Roxie knew the burglar, shall we say, intimately, and Amos decides to let her swing for herself. Roxie's first taste of the criminal justice system is the women's block in Cook County Jail, inhabited by Velma and other merry murderesses (CELL BLOCK TANGO). The women's jail is presided over by Matron "Mama" Morton whose system of mutual aid (WHEN YOU'RE GOOD TO MOMMA) perfectly suits her clientele. She has helped Velma become the media's top murderer-of-the-week and is acting as booking agent for Velma's big return to vaudeville (after her acquittal, naturally.)
Velma is not happy to see Roxie, who is stealing not only her limelight but her lawyer, Billy Flynn. Eagerly awaited by his all-girl clientele, Billy sings his anthem, complete with a chorus of fan-dancers to prove that (quote) (ALL I CARE ABOUT IS LOVE.) Billy takes Roxie's case and re-arranges her story for consumption by sympathetic tabloid columnist Mary Sunshine, who always tries to find A LITTLE BIT OF GOOD in everyone. Roxie's press conference turns into a ventriloquist act with Billy dictating a new version of the truth (WE BOTH REACHED FOR THE GUN) while Roxie mouths the words. Roxie becomes the new toast of Chicago and Velma's headlines, trial date and career are left in the dust. Velma tries to talk Roxie into recreating the sister act (I CAN'T DO IT ALONE) but Roxie turns her down, only to find her own headlines replaced by the latest sordid crime of passion. Separately, Roxie and Velma realize there's no one they can count on but themselves (MY OWN BEST FRIEND), and the ever-resourceful Roxie decides that being pregnant in prison would put her back on the front page.
Back after the ENTR'ACTE, Velma cannot believe Roxie's continual run of luck (I KNOW A GIRL) despite Roxie's obvious falsehoods (ME AND MY BABY). A little shy on the arithmetic, Amos proudly claims paternity, and still nobody notices him, MR. CELLOPHANE. Velma desperately tries to show Billy all the tricks she's got planned for her trial (WHEN VELMA TAKES THE STAND). Billy's forte may be showmanship (RAZZLE DAZZLE), but when he passes all Velma's ideas on to Roxie, down to the rhinestone shoe buckles, Mama and Velma lament the demise of CLASS. As promised, Billy gets Roxie her acquittal but, just as the verdict is given, some even more sensational crime pulls the pack of press bloodhounds away, and Roxie's fleeting celebrity is over. Left in the dust, she pulls herself up and extols the joys of life NOWADAYS. She teams up with Velma in that sister act (NOWADAYS), in which they dance their little hearts out (HOT HONEY RAG) 'til they are joined by the entire company for the grand FINALE.
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