Chicago - The Musical Tickets
Providence Performing Arts Center | Providence, Rhode Island
Based on the story of two young women named Roxie Hart, a dreaming vaudeville performer who killed her lover, and Velma , who also killed her husband and sister after discovering their affair. Chicago is a musical of crime, fame, fortune, and the depths one can go to fulfill ones desire. The production is crafted & directed by Maurine Dallas Watkins, Walter Bobbie. Chicago blends various musical genres including Jazz, Vaudeville, Blues, Rock and Ballad.
While focusing around the two murderers Roxie Hart, and Velma , Chicago also brings co-players including Billy Flynn, a magnetic and manipulative lawyer, and Matron "Mama" Morton the powerful matriarch of the county jail, who serves a key role in the lives of the two incarcerated female roles.
This Broadway sensation has seized countless recognitions for its brilliant directing & choreography, staging and design, music & lyrics, and social commentary. This spring the dazzling musical is scheduling one stop in Providence, Rhode Island, on Sunday 4th May 2025, at the breathtaking Providence Performing Arts Center.
Tickets are on sale now, beginning from just $90 for this unforgettable Sunday performance!
Inspired by the 1926 play written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, Chicago is one of the most groundbreaking performances of all time. The performance explores the depth and distance mankind takes to maintain power.
characters
Including leading roles such as Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly, Billy Flynn, Matron "Mama" Morton, and more, the production centers around corruption, betrayal, ambition, and the dark side of fame. Chicago was based on a play of the same name of Maurine Dallas Watkins, which was based on real-life events.
storyline
The tale unfolds with Roxie, a young and ambitious vaudeville dancer, who shoots her lover "Fred Casely" after he refuses to advance her vaudeville ambitions, and disregarding their relation. The story unravels, and Roxie becomes aware of the notoriety she has brought as a female criminal. Like Roxie's desire to escape her mundane life, over time Chicago will introduce you to numerous like-minded characters, with the same or similar intentions. Among them is Velma, an experienced, self-assured, sharp-minded, and competitive vaudeville star who killed her partner and sister after finding them in the same bed. However afterward, she starts to struggle with restoring her fame because Roxie has overshadowed her.
Chicago also features Billy Flynn, a manipulative, and magnetic lawyer who is defending Both Roxie, and Velma, and is also extremely driven by fortune, and much less concerned about the justice he is serving. Chicago also turns around to the other side to feature that the desire for power isn't only for the privileged, instead it's in every one of us, circling back to Matron "Mama" Morton, a tough, sensible, and "a stone cold jail queen", who is not seen reaching the climax but yet isn't averse to exploiting situations for personal advantage.
history & awards
It's safe to say Chicago is the musical equivalent of "The Godfather", showcasing the dance mankind plays to reach life's climax. The performance has won over 20 major awards including: 6 Tony Awards in 1976 for Best Musical, Book of a Musical, Original Score, Choreography, Featured Actress in a Musical (Gwen Verdon), and Director of a Musical (Bob Fosse), 6 additional Tony Awards in 1997, Drama Desk Awards, Olivier Awards, and a Grammy Award for its cast recordings, Additionally, the 2003 Academy Award for Best Picture for the film adaptation.
Chicago remains one of the iconic musical productions of our time, although it has provoked countless discussions on moral ambiguity, celebrity culture, justice and legal norms, and feminism and empowerment.
Ready to witness the artistry of the criminal? secure your tickets now before Chicago makes its sensational appearance in Providence, at the awe-inspiring Providence Performing Arts Center, on Sunday 4th May 2025 for as little as $90 per seat!
