Recommended Ages: 14+
Details: Sex, drug taking and violent themes
Presented by:
Ben McDonald
Directed by: Michael Hurst
A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin….. so the story unfolds in the award-winning global and West End musical Chicago, coming to Christchurch this August.
The global smash-hit musical CHICAGO is coming to Christchurch this August, in a spectacular new production that brings all the glitz, glamour, and scandal of 1920s Chicago to life like never before.
The brand-new production, directed by Kiwi creative institution Michael Hurst, will play at the Isaac Theatre Royal for a limited time from 20 August.
The fully-professional cast will feature international and New Zealand singers, dancers and actors, telling a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another including Razzle Dazzle, Cell Block Tango and All That Jazz; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.
Enter a world of jazz, crime, and razzle dazzle at Chicago. Set in the Prohibition-era 1920s and based on real events, this satirical show follows wannabe jazz age stars who get their fame not just for their singing or dancing talent, but for committing murders that make sensationalised headlines all across the city of Chicago.
Winner of six Tonys, two Oliviers, one Grammy, two Baftas and six Academy Awards, plus thousands of standing ovations, CHICAGO is the longest-running musical revival in global history and truly is “The sharpest, slickest show on the block” (The Times, UK).
“The most exciting musical of its generation” – THE TIMES, UK
“Still the hottest show in town” – THE INDEPENDENT, UK
Running Times:
Times are approx. and subject to change at any time.
Box Office Opening Time: 1 hour prior to event start
Door Opening Time: 30 Minutes prior to event start