The timeless musical began with just a bowler hat, chair, and a single spotlight on stage.
Velma Kelly, played by Djalenga Scott, appears on stage in a cabaret setting after killing her sister and her husband after having caught them in bed together.
Although the show was set in the 1920’s, it’s more than relevant today.
The story is based on Roxie Hart (Faye Brookes), a woman who shoots her lover in the opening scene because he has no famous connections.
She hires a celebrity lawyer, Billy Flynn, (Russell Watson) to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids.
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With staged press conferences and cries for attention, the newfound notoriety tries to use her criminal fame to launch a career as a cabaret star.
Even though the play is based on crime, the cult of becoming a celebrity is relatable in this day and age - with the rise of influencers, social media stars and publicity stunts to remain relevant.
As Roxies fame grows and grows, she becomes obsessed with making headlines in the newspapers. Velma even tries to latch on to Roxies fame and use her to benefit her own career.
But them wealthy heiress then arrives in jail after she was accused of murdering her husband and two women when she caught them in bed together.
She steals the spotlight from Ms Hart. But the attention-seeking Roxie improvises a pregnancy, to catch the attention of the press once again.
Roxie is ultimately declared not guilty but her victory is instantly forgotten when a woman shoots a man on the courthouse steps.
She later fails an audition, but Velma is waiting in the wings, and the two collaborate in a jazz partnership, joining up as a team to stay successful together.
In the modern day world of Instagram and TikTok, staying relevant is challenging for those trying to make it in the world of social media and the sexy, sassy score may be something that those craving fame connect with.
The show that has won six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards and a Grammy,keeps you on your toes with songs like “Razzle Dazzle”, “Cell Block Tango”, and “All That Jazz”.
Chicago is the longest running American musical in Broadway and West End history and it will remain in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre until April 16 with ticket prices starting from €21 on Ticketmaster.
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