Some facts about 'The Musical' Chicago

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   The Musical Chicago is the beloved theatrical renewal of the 1975 Broadway output of "Chicago." The topics of the display ring factual in the up to date world, and the article blends with promenading and pieces of music to conceive an unforgettable musical.
   Original Production of the Musical Chicago
   Bob Fosse conceived the initial output of "Chicago." The display opened on Broadway in 1975, starring Fosse's wife, Gwen Verdon, as Roxie Hart and Chita Rivera as Velma Kelly. The article rotates round Hart killing her sister and married man upon finding them simultaneously and hitting up a rivalry and companionship in jail with Kelly, an infamous murderess. The output was not broadly loved by assemblies and detractors, and was overshadowed by the occurrence of "A Chorus Line," which opened the identical year. After 936 performances, the output shut in August of 1977.
   The Musical Chicago Broadway Revival
   In 1996, "Chicago: The Musical" was revived to run on Broadway as part of a sequence giving tribute to disregarded musicals. Ann Reinking choreographed the melodious in "Fosse-esque" method and starred as Roxie Hart. The output furthermore boasted Bebe Neuwirth as Velma Kelly, Joel Grey as Roxie's married man, Amos Hart, and James Naughton as advocate Billy Flynn. The output won six Tony Awards and a Grammy accolade for Best Original Cast Recording. Chicago: The Musical is still running on Broadway as of March, 2011. Over the years, the casting has altered and has encompassed stars for example Melanie Griffith, Taye Diggs, Brooke Shields and Usher.
   Touring Productions of the Musical Chicago
   Six months after its Broadway premiere in 1996, "Chicago: The Musical" hit out on its first nationwide tour. Since that time, there have been 10 distinct nationwide exploring productions of the show. Many casts have explored with the musical; the output has been presented in nine distinct dialects and in 25 distinct countries. Since its premiere in 1996, the melodious has grossed more than $850 million worldwide and has performed more than 15,000 performances for round 17 million persons all through the world.
   The Musical Chicago Film Version
   In 2002, "Chicago" was turned into a film. The video type stars Renee Zellweger as Roxie Hart, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma Kelly, Richard Gere as Billy Flynn and John C. Reilly as Amos Hart. The movie adaptation attached very close to the article and pieces of music of the Broadway melodious entire with its "Fosse-esque" choreography. It was applauded by detractors and assemblies upon its issue and even beloved by hardcore followers of the musical. The video won six Academy Awards, encompassing Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress for Zeta-Jones.

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