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REVIEW: Chicago @ The Opera House, Manchester

CHICAGOThere is no doubt that this Opera House production of the smash hit musical, Chicago, has pulled out all the stops to give audiences all that jazz… and more.

The show fizzes with energy and faultless performances from every cast member from chorus line to leading characters.

 

Based on real life observations of Chicago Tribune reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins in the roaring 1920s,  the show tells the story of nightclub singer Roxie Hart who shoots her lover and  cell block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, who fight to keep from death row with the help of sliver-tongued lawyer, Billy Flynn. Continue reading “REVIEW: Chicago @ The Opera House, Manchester”