Musical ” Chicago “

With its universal history of fame, fortune and lots of jazz, spectacular songs and amazing choreography, Chicago is considered one of Broadway’s best-known, most celebrated and enduring musicals.

The unforgettable songs will transport the viewer to the roaring metropolis of Illinois in the 1920s, a universe teeming with stories, intrigue, thirst for success, and manipulation of public opinion by the media

OCTOBER 29, 2023

NATIONAL THEATER – MILAN

3:30 PM

Following the great success in the past two years with Pretty Woman and Sister Act the Musical, Stage Entertainmentand Matteo Forte are pleased to announce a new production for 2023, Chicago The Musical.

On Oct. 5, for the first time, one of Broadway’s most expressive, substantive and well-known shows will debut at the CheBanca! National Theatre.

Written by three outstanding authors-John Kander (music), Fred Ebb (lyrics and libretto), and Bob Fosse (libretto, direction, and choreography)-Chicago is one of the great classics of the musical, whose international fame has increased dramatically worldwide since the release of the film in 2002 (winner of 6 Academy Awards), directed by Rob Marshall, written by Bill Condon and based on and starring Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Geere, and John C. Reil.

With its universal history of fame, fortune and lots of jazz, spectacular songs and amazing choreography, Chicago is considered not only one of Broadway’s best-known musicals, but also one of its most celebrated and enduring.

After debuting on Broadway in 1996, in more than 25 years it has been performed in 36 countries and honored with 6 Tony Awards for Best Director, Best Choreography and Best Revival of a Musical, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations.

The backdrop is the roaring metropolis of Illinois in the 1920s, a universe teeming with stories, intrigue, thirst for success and manipulation of public opinion by the media.

The plot follows the events of Roxie Hart, a nightclub singer who kills her lover when she discovers he is about to leave her for her best friend. After being convicted of her murder, she ends up in prison where she meets her idol
Velma Kelly
, both murderer and jazz singer.

The two join forces with wily lawyer
Billy Flynn
and quickly plot to regain their freedom and fame in underground Chicago.

The unforgettable scenes, dances and songs will transport the viewer to the Chicago of the Roaring Twenties for an evening of pure entertainment!