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This widely acclaimed musical, depicting the shady side of life in the Windy City during the 1920s, has become an icon of
the American Musical scene. Since its debut over 30 years ago, it has been revived time and time again. Told through a
series of vaudeville routines, the story sets the tone with the electric All That Jazz, and continues with Roxie Hart’s
shooting of her lover and the ensuing jury trial which takes multiple twists and turns, including Roxie’s feigned claim
of impending motherhood as her shyster attorney manipulates the media and wins her acquittal. And after two “not guilty”
verdicts, Roxie and cohort Velma join forces to form a “sensationally memorable” vaudeville act. Conceived and initially
directed/choreographed by the legendary Bob Fosse, the inventive musical/dance score features the songs Razzle Dazzle,
Nowadays, and the celebrated Mister Cellophane. Fresh from its highly successful ongoing national tour, and specially
released to Riverside Center, this show will alternately amuse, shock, and charm you into its ever-widening circle of
ardent admirers!
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