Theatre review: Chicago
Cambridge Theatre
Earlham Street, Seven Dials
London, WC2 9HH – map
London-production type: West End
Rating: **** (out of 5)
Review by: Alexa Williamson
Who’d have ever thought murderesses could be sexy, but they are in this vaudevillean 1920s musical, which is written by Kander and Ebb and choreographed by Bob Fosse. Roxie Hart is looking for stardom and tries to learn how to achieve it from Velma Kelly, who is in for a double murder of her husband and sister - and has had her story splashed all over the papers.
Hooking up with slick lawyer Billie Flynn to represent her in court, Roxie gets her chance at fame, with Velma as an unlikely sidekick. It takes a while for this musical to grow on you, but it’s a clever piece of dark theatre with great dancing and songs. Worth seeing for its choreography and smart-aleck dialogue.
Further information:
Chicago the Musical (Official site includes synopsis)
