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Broadway opening: June 1st, 1975 - Run: 947 performances Directed by Bob Fosse - Book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse - Based on the Play by Maurine Dallas Watkins - Choreography by Bob Fosse - Orchestrations by Ralph Burns Starring: Gwen Verdon (Roxie Hart), Chita Rivera (Velma Kelly), Jerry Orbach (Billy Flynn), Barney Martin (Amos Hart), Mary McCarty (Matron "Mama" Morton), M. O'Haughey (Mary Sunshine) |
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The plot: Chicago, the roaring 20s. Roxie Hart, a married chorus girl, murders her faithless lover and ends up at the Cook County Jail, where she meets the famous Velma Kelly, a vaudeville actress who murdered her husband and sister. With the help of Matron “Mama” Morton they both get Billy Flynn as their lawyer, who in turn of money is willing to do everything to make them famous and pronounced innocent. Once free from jail, Roxie and Velma became a successful nightclub attraction. |
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On November 14th 1996 a revised production opened on Broadway. Directed by Walter Bobbie - Choreography by Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fosse Starring: Ann Reinking (Roxie Hart), Bebe Neuwirth (Velma Kelly), James Naughton (Billy Flynn), Joel Grey (Amos Hart), Marcia Lewis (Matron "Mama" Morton), D. Sabella (Mary Sunshine) New Tracks: I Know a Girl - Hot Honey Rag
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Awards: Tony for Best Musical Revival, Actress (Bebe Neuwirth), Actor (James Naughton), Director, Choreography, Lighting Design Awards Nominations: Tony for Best Featured Actress (Marcia Lewis), Costumes |
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