CHICAGO

St Anne’s College to present timeless musical of crime and passion.

The Theatre – St Anne’s College, by arrangement with Dalro (Pty) Ltd., is to present the musical Chicago based on the book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The musical is based on the play Chicago by Maureen Dallas Watkins

This popular story of crime and passion will be brought to life by a big cast of talented young performers. An eight-piece live band, led by professional jazz musician Jeff Judge, backs up the action. Never before have the issues of press manipulation and the powerlessness of the judicial system been more appropriate for contemporary consumption. In a world teaming with crime and violence, one questions how much has changed from the crazy world of Chicago in the twenties?

The production promises stunning musical and dance numbers, infused with glitz and jazzy rhythms, and a healthy dose of comedy. Chicago is directed by Lynn Chemaly with musical direction by Mark Stenhouse, choreography by Bonwa Mbontsi and Sharl McNeill, and technical direction by Brian McFall.

Chicago runs from March 16 to 19 at 19h00 at The Theatre – St Anne’s College in Hilton. Tickets R50 (R30 concessions). Bookings on 033 343 3300. More information on http://www.stannes.co.za/page_theatre.php