Chicago by fred ebb and bob fosse

Chicago is a kander and ebb musical set in prohibitionera chicago. Chicago, american musical film, released in 2002, that was based on bob fosses 1975 broadway play, with songs by john kander and fred ebb. The longestrunning american musical in broadway history, chicago is based on a 1926 play about actual criminals and features the work of legends john kander, fred ebb and bob fosse. Cast album of cabaret 1967, musical show album of chicago 1998. Chicago is an american musical with music by john kander, lyrics by fred ebb, and book by ebb and bob fosse. Fred ebb, bob fosse and john kander skilfully gave the criminal proceedings the vaudeville treatment, with jazzinfluenced music evoking the style of the 1920s. Original production directed and choreographed by bob fosse. Chicago the musical on stage in london through to 6. The original story is based on lives of actual criminals and their crimes and is a lively, highly musical satire.

Viscerally modern, chicago the longestrunning american show on broadway explodes with energy. The movie, directed and choreographed by rob marshall, was a popular and critical success, winning six academy awards, including best picture. Manus fred ebb, bob fosse, musik john kander, sangtexter fred ebb, oversattning calle norlen, baserad pa pjasen chicago av maurine dallas watkins, regi och koreografi roine soderlundh, scenografi viktor brattstrom, kostym lars wallin, musikaliskt ansvarig joakim hallin, kapellmastare maria kvist, ljus palle palme, ljud oskar johansson, mask katrin wahlberg, medverkande roxie hart. John kander, fred ebb and bob fosses classic chicago tells the jazz age story of roxie hart and velma kelly, two women jailed for murder who compete for the best lawyer and best vaudeville. Based on the play, chicago, by maurine dallas watkins. The kissandtell tale of roxie hart, a nightclub dancer who kills her lover. Filled with hit songs such as all that jazz and razzle dazzle and featuring sizzling dancing in the style of bob fosse, this electrifying tale of greed, murder and show biz is every bit as thrilling as it was when it opened on broadway more than 20 years ago. Apr 05, 2011 chicago is a musical set in prohibitionera chicago.

Book by fred ebb and bob fosse music by john kander lyrics by fred ebb directed and choreographed by bob fosse opened 6175 in new york. Dark comedy musical recommended for ages thirteen and up. With catchy, sexy music and timeless lyrics by john kander and fred ebb, and a funny, intelligent, and utterly engaging book by kander and bob fosse, chicago is a musical spectacular that is as addictive as gossip rags and as unforgettable as any trial of the century. Chicago a musical vaudeville in two acts theater magdeburg. Kander and ebb, american songwriting duo made up of john kander b. Set amidst the razzledazzle decadence of the 1920s, chicago is the story of roxie hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her ontheside lover after he threatens to walk out on her. The original story is based on lives of actual criminals and their crimes and is a lively, highly musical satire on corruption in criminal justice and the. The original broadway production of chicago opened on jun 3. Chicago music by john kander lyrics by fred ebb book by fred ebb and bob fosse directed by susan marie rhea and mark a.

During the 199697 broadway season, a superb concert version of the 20yearold chicago won six tonys, while steel pier, a new kander and ebb musical about a dance marathon held in. In roaring twenties chicago, chorine roxie hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband amos to take the rap. Premiering in 1975 and the hit of the 1997 broadway season in a production that originated at city centers encore. Chicago finds legroom at keegan theatre the washington. Set in chicago in the jazz age, the musical is based on a 1926 play of the same name by reporter maurine dallas watkins, about actual criminals and the crimes on which she reported. Fosse, who grew up in chicago in the 1930s and 1940s, lived in a city where the daily papers roared with the. Chicago spectacle still resonates in todays america. Reinking and verdon kept fosse s unique choreography alive after his death. Book by fred ebb and bob fosse music by john kander lyrics by fred ebb based on the play by maurine dallas watkins script adaptation by david. Chicago a musical by john kander, fred ebb and bob fosse. Bob fosse was originally going to direct, but withdrew, and the show was not successful. Donna mckechnie on fosse and bennett, chicago and a chorus. Winner of six tony awards, two olivier awards, and a grammy. With a book by fred ebb and bob fosse, music by john kander, and lyrics by fred ebb, chicago is the longestrunning american musical in.

A huge blockbuster and broadways longest running american musical, chicagos original production won 10 tony awards, and the 1996 revival won eight more. Jun 05, 2019 why bob fosses chicago is more relevant than ever. Chicago, american musical film, released in 2002, that was based on bob fosse s 1975 broadway play, with songs by john kander and fred ebb. Chicago february 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 music by john kander, lyrics by fred ebb, book by fred ebb and bob fosse. Book by fred ebb and bob fosse music by john kander, lyrics by fred ebb based on the play by maurine dallas watkins script adaptation by david thompson. Chicago and sophie tuckerll shit, i know, to see her name get billed below foxy roxie hart. Reinking played the role of roxie hart in the new york revival of chicago, which opened in 1996. Music by john kander, lyrics by fred ebb, book by fred ebb and bob fosse. Brief history of chicago, a musical by john kander, fred ebb and bob fosse, plus links to all cast albums and sheet music currently in print. Chicago by fred ebb, john kander and bob fosse, directed by walter bobbie, with bianca marroquin, brenda braxton and gregory harrison. Based on the play by maurine dallas watkins 9m, 10f premiering in 1975 and the hit of the 1997 broadway season in a production that originated at city centers encore. Chicago is one of the most iconic american musicals. Jun 05, 2019 chicago, presented by the society for the performing arts, is definitive bob fosse, but was plagued by sound problems. Chicago book by fred ebb and bob fosse, music by john kander, lyrics by fred ebb based on the play by maurine dallas watkins july 25august 10 velma kellyashley whalley.

Nov 10, 1996 no, its the revival of the 1975 fred ebb, john kander and bob fosse musical chicago, which opens on broadway thursday. Set in the legendary city during the roaring jazz hot 20s, chicago tells the story of two rival vaudevillian murderesses locked up in cook county jail. Chicago s slickest lawyer, billy flynn, is set to defend them and soon turns. Roxie hart is sent to prison for killing a man who tried to walk out on her. A huge blockbuster and broadways longest running american musical, chicago s original production won 10 tony awards, and the 1996 revival won eight more. In roaring twenties chicago, chorine roxie hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her. Based on the play by maurine dallas watkins9m, 10fpremiering in 1975 and the hit of the 1997 broadway season in a production that originated at city centers encore. Book by fred ebb and bob fosse, music by john kander, lyrics by fred ebb. Oct 27, 2017 donna mckechnie on fosse and bennett, chicago and a chorus line. John kander and fred ebbs musical chicago has a rich history dating back to 1970s, a time of true revolution. With music by kander and ebb this award winning musical is more than just a lot of memorable songs all that jazz,razzle dazzle. Nightclub sensation velma murders her philandering husband, and.

Based on the play chicago by maurine dallas watkins. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration. Please followlike the page to keep up to date with all of the latest info about the production, including auditions times and more production team roles to be released. Class,hot honey rag original choreography by fosse on this one and many more it is a tribute to the greatness of bob. The directorchoreographer cowrote the shows book with lyricist fred ebb.

Based on the play, chicago, by maurine dallas watkins directed by andrew john mitchell choreography by katie gordon music direction by matthew casarino. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice, and the concept of the celebrity criminal. Fred ebb, john kander, maurine dallas watkins, bob fosse. Kander and ebb american songwriting duo britannica. Aspiring celebrities roxie hart and velma kelly will stop at nothing to see their names in lights, and everyones eager to helpfor a price. Later she wrote a satirical play about the two women, which was the basis for the musical. Kanders music and ebbs lyrics, combined with choreographer bob fosse, result in a show that not only musically reflects brilliance, but also thematically.

Gwen verdon persuaded her husband bob fosse to develop a musical version of chicago in which she would play accused murderess roxie hart. The music is by john kander with lyrics by fred ebb and a book by ebb and bob fosse. Why bob fosse s chicago is more relevant than ever. Verdon was joined by chita rivera as velma kelly in the. Book by fred ebb and bob fosse music by john kander lyrics by fred ebb based on the play by maurine dallas watkins script adaptation by david thompson. John kander and fred ebb s musical about celebrity murderer roxie hart is as period as period. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters.

This story, lightweight but cheerfully lurid, fueled bob fosse, john kander and fred ebbs original stage production of chicago, which opened in 1975 and has been playing somewhere or other ever aftersince 1997 again on broadway. Book by fred ebb and bob fosse music by john kander, lyrics by fred ebb based on the play by maurine dallas watkins. John kander and fred ebbs musical about celebrity murderer roxie hart is as period as period. Chicago, with book by fred ebb and bob fosse, music by john kander and lyrics by fred ebb, runs through sunday, jan. In roaring twenties chicago, chorine roxie hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, amos, to take the rap. All shows dates have passed thank you to our sponsors. Chicago fred ebb, bob fosse, maurine dallas watkins, john kander on. In roaring twenties chicago, roxie hart lands on murders row along with famed nightclub star velma kelly. Book by fred ebb and bob fosse music by john kander, lyrics by fred ebb based on the play chicago by maurine dallas watkins script adaptation by david thompson. List of characters in chicago chicago karaoke accompaniment cd. Rhea music directed by jake null choreographed by rachel leigh dolan extended to april 14 wednesday performances added in roaring twenties chicago, roxie hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband amos to take the rap.

Given the enthusiastic response that greeted last springs four. Highlights from kander, ebb and fosses classic chicago. It currently holds the record for longestrunning broadway revival, thanks to the dazzling score, captivating story and sensational. Chicago tells the story of two murderesses, roxie hart and velma kelly, set against the lively backdrop of jazzy, boozy, corrupt, fameobsessed 1920s america. The bob fosse gwen verdon fellowship was established by their daughter, nicole fosse, in 2003 at the alvin ailey american dance theater.