Calling all musical theatre geeks! The School of Theatre at Florida State is kicking off the 2019-2020 season with their production of the musical, “Chicago”! The School of Theatre is a very prestigious program that strives to entertain not only the students of FSU but also the greater Tallahassee area through their diverse array of performances throughout each season. Recently being ranked No. 7 on The Princeton Review’s list of “Best College Theater,” quality entertainment is pretty much guaranteed when attending one of the various shows put on each year.
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“Chicago” is a musical set in the 1920s and draws from the real-life trials of Beulah Annan and Belva Gaertner. This Broadway classic tells a story about the turmoil of love and show business through two women who have found themselves in situations they never expected. Roxie Hart, an aspiring vaudeville star and one of the newest members of the Cook County Jail, is put on trial after murdering her lover she was seeing behind her husband’s back. Velma Kelly, an acclaimed vaudevillian and another new member of the Cook County Jail, is also put on trial for the murders of her sister and unfaithful husband.
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Both women are represented by the infamous lawyer, Billy Flynn who is known for his winning streak of cases for every female defendant in his career. Roxie and Velma quickly go from fellow inmates to arch nemeses as they fight for the attention of both the public and Billy in fear of being lost in the mix of female murderers also being represented by the high-profile lawyer. The fate of these women and their journey to being free is told through multiple songs and dance numbers that are not only guaranteed to captivate viewers, but also leave them humming these famous tunes even when the show is over. This timeless musical has kept audiences on edge for years wondering who will win over the hearts of the media and who will be dropped from the memory of the public forever.
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Along with “Chicago,” The School of Theatre has other performances set to premiere in the upcoming season. From historical dramas to classic Broadway performances, there is sure to be something every viewer can enjoy. “Marie Antoinette,” “In the Heights,” “The Story of the Three Little Pigs,” and more are expected to be hitting the stage in the near future and more information about these productions can always be found on The School of Theatre’s website.
The production of “Chicago” will be offering audiences many opportunities to see it as the show will be running from Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 27 with showings Wednesday through Sunday of every week. The tickets will be offered for a price of just $5 on Wednesdays and Thursdays and $10 Fridays-Saturdays to all students with a valid FSU ID. Tickets can be purchased through the Fine Arts Ticket Office Website or by contacting the Fine Arts Ticket Office at 850.644.6500. Come see this iconic musical theatre staple performed by our very own Florida State students and find out which murderess will come out on top.
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