Long Awaited by Mainstage Audiences: CHICAGO
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Billed as “a musical vaudeville,” Chicago is based on a play by the same name written in 1926 by Maurine Dallas Watkins. It tells the story of Roxie Hart, who finds herself on Murderer’s Row in the Cook County Jail after shooting her lover. Smooth-talking attorney Billy Flynn agrees to take on Roxie’s case and manipulates the Chicago press to make Roxie a celebrity. Roxie has a rival for the media’s attention, however: another Billy Flynn client named Velma Kelly. Chicago is a cynical look at America’s celebrity culture and its corrupt judicial system, presented through the highly stylized language of song and dance.
Leading the production of Chicago are director/choreographer Francine Odri, an MCA veteran director, actor, and choreographer, along with Co-director/choreographer, Grace Szczepkowski, veteran Mainstage director, and Harmony Show Choir choreographer. Musical Direction is provided by Jillian Clark, the Music Director for Addams Family, Grease, and Legally Blonde.
Appearing as Roxie Hart is a newcomer to Mainstage, Isabella Negrete, who is a student at the University of the Arts. Cassie Matteo, who appeared in MCA’s Legally Blonde, will play the role of Velma Kelly, while lawyer Billy Flynn is played by Anthony Magnotta, a Mainstage favorite. Playing the role of Mama Morten is Lexi Schreiber, who just completed vocal directing You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Gabriel Echevarria, who recently returned from touring with the Young Americans in Japan, portrays Amos. A talented group of supporting characters and ensemble round out the vaudeville cast.
Leading the production of Chicago are director/choreographer Francine Odri, an MCA veteran director, actor, and choreographer, along with Co-director/choreographer, Grace Szczepkowski, veteran Mainstage director, and Harmony Show Choir choreographer. Musical Direction is provided by Jillian Clark, the Music Director for Addams Family, Grease, and Legally Blonde.
Appearing as Roxie Hart is a newcomer to Mainstage, Isabella Negrete, who is a student at the University of the Arts. Cassie Matteo, who appeared in MCA’s Legally Blonde, will play the role of Velma Kelly, while lawyer Billy Flynn is played by Anthony Magnotta, a Mainstage favorite. Playing the role of Mama Morten is Lexi Schreiber, who just completed vocal directing You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Gabriel Echevarria, who recently returned from touring with the Young Americans in Japan, portrays Amos. A talented group of supporting characters and ensemble round out the vaudeville cast.
Chicago (High School Edition) runs November 16, 7 p.m. and November 17th, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. For tickets, click here or call (855) 936-2467, ext. 3.
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