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Jan
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Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts
Drawing from the story of two young women known as Roxie Hart, a ambitious showbiz performer who took the life of her lover, and Velma , who also murdered her husband and sister after finding out about their affair. Chicago delves into the world of crime, celebrity, and moral corruption. The performance is crafted and directed by Maurine Dallas Watkins, Walter Bobbie. Chicago incorporates various musical genres including Jazz, Vaudeville, Blues, Rock and Ballad.
While focusing around the two femme fatales Roxie Hartand and Velma , Chicago also brings co-players including Billy Flynn, a charismatic and shrewd lawyer, and Matron "Mama" Morton, the head of women's prison, who serves a key role in the lives of the two incarcerated female characters.
The performance has earned countless awards for its ingenious directing & choreography, staging and design, music & lyrics, and cultural critique. This winter the legendary performance is making a visit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Saturday 18th January 2025, at the breathtaking Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts.
Tickets are available now, priced from just $62 for this extraordinary Saturday show!
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Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts
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Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts
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Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts
Jan
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Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts
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Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts
The iconic show is reaching Milwaukee this January, at the breathtaking Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts. Starring Ariana Madix, and crewed with Kimberly Marable as Velma Kelly and Max von Essen as Billy Flynn, among others. Tickets for this Saturday 18th January 2025 performance start at $62.
Universally celebrated for its distinctive jazz-influenced theme, mesmerizing choreography, and minimalist staging style which reflects the spirit of vaudeville, Chicago firmly criticizes the infatuation with celebrity culture.
The revamped musical set in the Roaring Twenties, featuring music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse, centers around the themes of corruption, crime, and the pursuit of fame. After being debuted on Broadway in 1975, the musical has sparked intense debate and discussion, mainly for its thought-provoking message, and cultural impact.
Like Michael Corleone from The Godfather who phased from an idealistic role to a ruthless and cunning leader, Chicago is a exploration through the stages one goes through to fulfill one's hunger for fame and fortune.
The show showcases how even crime can be a way to fame, highlighting the imperfection in the justice system. The musical portrays how individuals mold themselves, and their identities to reach their ultimate personal goal. The musical became sensational initially for revolutionizing the criminal game and introducing new roles of "women" to the sector. The 1996 Broadway production held the record as the second-longest-running American musical in Broadway history.
Chicago aims to showcase the superficiality of fame, and the paradox between good deeds and status, demonstrating that not all famous people are successful in the sense of morality. The show sums up various individuals each performing for their personal interest, and how they intersect with each other's lives, through different viewpoints.
The performance has received several awards including the Tony Awards (1997), Drama Desk Awards (1997), Grammy Awards (1998), Academy Awards (2003), Golden Globe Awards (2003), BAFTA Awards (2003), and many others.
Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, , US