Five Motives to Go and Watch Chicago: the Musical
23 July 2010For those of us caught in the often tense, boring-at-best present day, nothing can spark more enthusiasm than a visit back to the past?more than ever when that past is set in the roaring 20?s, the era of prohibition in which unabashed debauchery and foolhardy nihilism soared to new heights. Chicago: The Musical is just such a blast from the past, offering endless drama that starts from the very opening scene. The entertainment value of the narrative alone is rationale enough to watch this show, but for those who seek further reason, here are five motives to go watch Chicago: The Musical. 1. The Music Sure to keep you interested, each number in Chicago is founded on a conventional vaudeville act; several of them are actually influenced by particular famous vaudeville performers, including Judy Garland and Mae West. The score was composed by John Kander, winner of the Tony, Laurence Olivier, Emmy, and Grammy Awards. Songs consist of ‘All that Jazz’ as well as ‘Razzle Dazzle’ 2. The Awards Chicago: The Musical itself has received a number of awards, which include eleven Tony nominations in the 1976 original run of the performance and a Tony in 1997, the Drama Desk Awards, Outer circle Awards, and Drama League Award. An Academy Award-winning film version of the musical was produced to abundant critical acclaim in 2002. 3. The Choreography The musical Chicago has become synonymous with its dance numbers, designed by recognized choreographer Bob Fosse, who has gained eight Tony Awards for his career. Of special interest here are the musical numbers ?Razzle Dazzle,? ?Cell Block Tango,? as well as ?We Both Reached for the Gun.? 4. The Staging Stage sets, style, choreography, and utter aesthetic spectacle for this show are unparalleled and the performance often destroys the fourth wall, attracting the audience straight into its visceral world. 5. The Concept If nothing at all about musicals enraptures you, then the intelligent fodder put out by the subjects in the story of Chicago: The Musical is sufficient to get anyone?s mind operating. Chicago isn?t timid about mentioning how glamourised criminals become once they enter the public eye, nor does it stay away from the central theme that people everywhere you go are completely in love with scandal, no matter how depraved. Find out more info and buy tickets for Chicago the Musical
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