Chicago - May 02 - May 05, 2019
Branson Regional Arts Council
Directors' Note
In 1975, the songwriting team of Kander and Ebb teamed up with choreographer Bob Fosse to bring CHICAGO to Broadway. However, the world wasn’t ready to receive this satirical story. It ran for just two years, then closed only to be presented in community theatres, colleges, and universities around the country. It seemed the American public wasn’t ready to receive a story about murderers.
Fast forward to the mid 1990’s, where citizens became glued to their televisions; watching the stories of true crime playing out before their eyes. It was though they couldn’t get enough of the dark, gripping headlines. Producers took notice, and CHICAGO was revived on Broadway in 1996, and it continues to run to this day.
I am excited to bring this dark humored story to Branson. CHICAGO pays tribute to American Vaudeville, and what better place to enjoy it, than on the intimate stage of the Historic Owen Theatre. Thank you to everyone who has dedicated their time and talents toward the success of this show. I hope you enjoy it.
Lloyd Alexander-Holt
Photos by Marshall Meadows - MeadowsImages.com
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