Chicago

Season

3-19 July 2025

Venue

TSB Showplace

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About Chicago
Set in the 1920s world of showbiz, the story of Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, whom, accused of murder meet in the Cook County Jail.
A true and loved classic, CHICAGO has everything that makes musical theatre great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the slickest dancing in town. Created by the talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, CHICAGO’s sexy, sassy score includes “All That Jazz”, “Cell Block Tango” and "Razzle Dazzle”. No wonder CHICAGO has been honoured with 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations.
Character Roles

Velma Kelly [female / 25-45 years old] 

Sarcastic, extremely sexy, tough, funny, murderer with a keen eye for publicity. Actress must be a strong dancer in the Fosse style, with a big, first-rate Broadway belt voice. (Vocal range E3 - D5)

 

Roxie Hart [female / 20-45 years old] 

Sexy, funny and innocent, with the ability to murder. Actress must be a fantastic actress, singer and dancer in the Fosse style. (Vocal range F3 - B4)

 

Billy Flynn [male / 35-60 years old] 

Suave, educated lawyer who can talk and wheedle and persuade anyone to do anything. His clients literally get away with murder. Sexy, handsome, charming, masculine. Actor must have a wonderful baritone voice and move well. (Vocal range Bb2 - G4)

 

Amos Hart [male / 35-55 years old] 

Charming, funny, vulnerable, milquetoast of a man, so in love with his wife that he would mortgage anything to pay for her outrageous extravagances; must sing well and be physically adept; a comic-sad character actor. (Vocal range C3 - F#4)

 

Matron “Mama” Morton [female / 35-55 years old] 

Sexy, funny, powerful and tough. The matron of the Cook County Jail who believes that all favours she gives should be reciprocated or paid for. Great, belt voice. (Vocal range F#3 - Bb4)

 

Mary Sunshine [male or female / 18+] 

Soprano or countertenor who can sing legitimately up to a high B flat. A woman who acts like a good-natured talk show hostess, but is actually a high-powered gossip columnist. Actor/Actress must be a good comedian and a great singer. Although this role is traditionally played by a male dressed as a woman, we also welcome female-identifying performers to audition for this role. (Vocal range Bb3 - Bb5)

 

Merry Murderesses [female / 18-45 years old] 

Prisoners at Cook County Jail. (Vocal range A3 - C#5)

Director: Helena McHugh

Choreographer: Drew Noble

Musical Director: Fraser Bremner

Vocal Director: Karla Kimi

Production Manager: Joe Deegan

Company Coordinator: Colleen Deegan

Roxie Hart: Becky McEwan

Velma Kelly: Andrea Michelle

Billy Flynn: Callum Stuart

Amos Hart: Simon Coles

Mama Morton: Julie Trigger

Mary Sunshine: Philippa Drinkwater

Merry Murderess Annie (Six): Aaliyah Reade

Merry Murderess Hunyak (Uh-Uh): Hannah Bethall

Merry Murderess June (Squish): Kirsty Shields

Merry Murderess Liz (Pop): Korena Cunningham

Merry Murderess Mona (Lipshitz): Tyla Hadland

ENSEMBLE:

Adriana Thomas

Brylee Copestake

Cameron Monkley

Chris Murray [+ understudy Billy Flynn]

Fede Iriartes

Greer Anderson

Hana Klenner [Merry Murderess Swing]

Kate Dawkins

Niquay Langton

Ria Cummings

Sydney Becker

Taylor Salton [+ understudy Amos Hart]

Zane Coleman [+ Fred Casley]

BACKING VOCALISTS:

Amy Bellomo

Briana Dolan

Chanelle Robertson

Debbie Bygate

Jenny Bennett [+ understudy Mama Morton]

Kellan Bartlett

Stephanie Lewin

"Overture" – Orchestra

"All That Jazz" – Velma and Company

"Funny Honey" – Roxie

"Cell Block Tango" – Velma and the Murderesses

"When You're Good to Mama" – Mama Morton

"Tap Dance" – Roxie, Amos, and Boys

"All I Care About" – Billy Flynn and Girls

"A Little Bit of Good" – Mary Sunshine

"We Both Reached for the Gun" – Billy, Roxie, Mary and the Reporters

"Roxie" – Roxie and Boys

"I Can't Do It Alone" – Velma

"I Can't Do It Alone (Reprise)" – Velma

"My Own Best Friend" – Roxie and Velma

"Finale Act I: All That Jazz (Reprise)" – Velma

"Entr'acte" – Orchestra

"I Know a Girl" – Velma

"Me and My Baby" – Roxie and Company

"Mr. Cellophane" – Amos

"When Velma Takes the Stand" – Velma and Boys

"Razzle Dazzle" – Billy and Company

"Class" – Velma and Mama Morton

"Nowadays" - Velma and Roxie

"Hot Honey Rag" – Orchestra

"Finale Act II: All That Jazz (Reprise)" – Company

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Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Based on the play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins
Script adaptation by David Thompson
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL
ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH LTD.,
A CONCORD THEATRICALS COMPANY

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