Chicago - The Musical Tickets
Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Jackson Hall | Nashville, Tennessee
Based on the story of two young women known as Roxie Hart, a aspiring vaudeville performer who took the life of her lover, and Velma Kelly, who likewise killed her husband and sister after learning of their infidelity. Chicago explores the dark side of ambition and the pursuit of stardom. The production is written & directed by Maurine Dallas Watkinsand Walter Bobbie. Chicago blends various musical genres including Jazz, Vaudeville, Blues, Rock and Ballad.
While focusing around the two femme fatales Roxie, and Velma Kelly, Chicago also brings supporting characters including Billy Flynn, a charismatic and manipulative lawyer, and Matron "Mama" Morton, the head of women's prison, who plays a key role in the lives of the two incarcerated female roles.
The musical has garnered multiple recognitions for its creative directing and choreography, staging and production, music and lyrics, and societal observations. This winter the iconic musical is making an appearance in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday 28th January 2025, at the stunning Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
Tickets are available now, priced from just $111 for this remarkable Tuesday show!
The legendary performance is reaching Nashville this January, at the breathtaking Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Featuring Ariana Madix, and accompanied with Kimberly Marable as Velma Kelly and Max von Essen as Billy Flynn, among others. Tickets for this Tuesday 28th January 2025 performance start at $111.
The musical
Globally celebrated for its unique jazz-influenced theme, electrifying choreography, and minimalist staging style which exhibits the spirit of vaudeville, Chicago firmly criticizes the infatuation with celebrity culture.
The reinvented musical set in 1920, 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 seduction of fame. After being unveiled on Broadway in 1975, the musical has received an enormous amount of positive and negative criticism, mainly for its thought-provoking message, and cultural impact.
The story
Similar to Michael Corleone from The Godfather who phased from an idealistic role to a ruthless and cunning leader, Chicago is a journey through the transformations a person goes through to fulfill one's desire for fame and fortune.
Chicago showcases how even crime can be a way to fame, highlighting the imperfection in the justice system. The musical portrays how individuals transform themselves, and who they are to reach their ultimate selfish goal. The musical became sensational initially for changing the criminal game and introducing new roles of "women" to the industry. The 1996 Broadway production kept the record as the second-longest-running American musical in Broadway history.
Chicago aims to showcase the shallowness of fame, and the inconsistency between good deeds and status, illustrating that not all famous people are successful in the sense of morality. The show portrays various individuals each performing for their personal interest, and how they impact each other's lives, through different perspectives.
The awards
The production has received countless recognitions including the Tony Awards (1997), Drama Desk Awards (1997), Grammy Awards (1998), Academy Awards (2003), Golden Globe Awards (2003), BAFTA Awards (2003), and more.
