Redhill School Presents: CHICAGO

ABOUT

"Come on babe, why don't we paint the town... and all that jazz!"

Redhill School proudly presents: Chicago The Musical!

Brought to you by the producers of the highly acclaimed CABARET in 2022, Chicago The Musical promises to be an experience unlike any other!

ABOUT THE SHOW!

Chicago The Musical is a Tony Award-winning show that first premiered on Broadway in 1975. The musical is set in the Roaring Twenties in Chicago, where the audience is transported back to a time of jazz, flappers, and prohibition. The story follows two murderesses, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, who are both on death row and seeking fame and fortune. They hire the same lawyer, Billy Flynn, who uses his charm and legal skills to manipulate the media and the court system to turn their trials into a media circus.

Director Joseph Gerassi decided to modernise the musical and bring it from the 1920s into the 2020s by incorporating the use of social media. "To make the content more relevant for a modern-day audience, we have chosen to portray the media frenzy surrounding the trial through social media: Instagram, Twitter and TikTok instead of the scripted use of radio and newspaper coverage. Our aim is to portray the enormous power that social media has to influence people and their decisions in the 21st century within the context of this dazzling and unforgettable trial of the century," says Gerassi.

Chicago The Musical continues to be Broadway’s longest-running American musical. The audience can look forward to its catchy songs and iconic dance numbers, such as "All That Jazz," "Cell Block Tango," and "Razzle Dazzle.", its distinctive choreography that has become synonymous with the show, and powerful performances that will stay with you long after the show has ended.

NOTE:

• Last year's production was a sellout success - do book early to avoid disappointment.
• The show has content of an adult nature. As such, parental guidance is advised.

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