Sexy, sophisticated, satirical
19 Jul - 28 Aug 2005
It's RAZZLE DAZZLE time!!! CHICAGO- the Musical is finally coming to South Africa ! This saucy and sexy musical is the hottest hit in musical theatre, with audiences flocking to Broadway and the West End to experience the show that inspired the Academy Award winning film. There's nothing like CHICAGO on stage, the mood is electric, the dance is sophisticated and sexy, and the goosebumps are undeniable. The recipient of six Tony Awards, two Oliver Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations, CHICAGO is Broadway at its best - a vibrant, sassy production with an extraordinary musical score and stunning dance numbers.

A talented, experienced and acclaimed international creative team will mould a powerful, mainly South African cast and orchestra that will wow audiences countrywide, joining the proud tradition of spectacular CHICAGO productions currently playing worldwide.

Sassy...sexy..seductive..sensual..sophisticated..

There's no denying, CHICAGO is one of the biggest musical triumphs of all time. With over 50 awards internationally, including Tony, Grammy, Olivier and Helpman Awards, the production has solidified itself in history as one of the hottest shows the world has ever seen. After its 1996 revival debut in New York and over 10,000 performances later, CHICAGO continues to entertain millions of people across the globe.

Over 12 million people have been captivated by 'all that jazz' and the ' razzle dazzle' of this great Broadway Musical. And both on Broadway and in London, CHICAGO has joined the ranks of such long-running productions as 'Les Miserables ', 'The Phantom of the Opera', 'Cats' and 'A Chorus Line'.

Since its opening, CHICAGO has brought excitement to theatres around the globe. Few shows have moved into the international arena as quickly as CHICAGO . Five months after the Broadway premiere - before the show garnered a single award- an American touring company was cast and opened to further acclaim in Washington D.C. Seven months later CHICAGO crossed its first ocean to make a spectacular debut in London . The show has now been successfully produced, in a multitude of languages, in Italy, Holland, Germany, Australia, Russia, Brazil, Sweden, France, Austria, Mexico, Argentina, France ..and now.SOUTH AFRICA.

This stunning show is due to open at The Johannesburg Civic Theatre, in April 2005 and then will move to the Artscape Theatre, Cape Town , for limited seasons. Auditions for the show are set for October under the eye of the CHICAGO's experienced international team of American director Scott Faris ; choreographer Gary Chryst and British music supervisor Corin Buckeridge .

CHICAGO - the Musical is brought to South Africa by INVESTEC, produced by Hazel Feldman of Showtime Management with a combined South African and international creative team. The Executive Producer is Global Capital.

ARTSCAPE OPERA HOUSE
JULY 20 - AUGUST 7
JULY 15 - 19 CHARITIES
17:00, 19:00 , 20:00 , 21:00
R350 R250 R150
15:00
R300 R200 R100
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CHICAGO - the Musical
Some facts
CHICAGO has played over 10,000 performances worldwide
CHICAGO has been seen by over 12,000,000 people worldwide
CHICAGO has played 16 countries worldwide in 261 different cities
CHICAGO is the 4 longest-running musical currently running on Broadway
CHICAGO is the 4th longest running musical currently in London 's West End