Chicago

The Lowdown

The premise is simple: murder is just another form of celebrity PR. Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly dance their way through a legal system that treats justice like a punchline. It is cynical, sparse, and relies entirely on Fosse’s signature sharp angles to keep the energy from flatlining. The production is a relic in the best way, proving that blood and sequins never go out of style in this town. Skip it if you need a revolving set or pyrotechnics to stay awake. Go if you want to see exactly how much mileage one chair and a black bodysuit can actually get you.

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