Chicago The Musical

[Barsel]

Have any of you been to see the stage show of Chicago or know someone who has?
I believe it's on in Glasgow this week.
I've been trying to find a trailer for it but not having any luck.

[bednobs]

do you normally get trailers for regional stage shows?

[rockyracoon]

I saw it in the West End. I thought it was rubbish, but my mum enjoyed it

[naomi24]

I loved it! Google You Tube 'Chicago stage musical' for clips. Sorry, my internet is so slow today I can't post a link.

[douglas9401]

The second city of the empire "regional".

Speaks volumes.

[Mamyalynne]

This is from The Riverside Theatre - may give an idea though.

[bednobs]

every city is regional to its region

[calmck]

Saw it in London. Enjoyed it but I like musicals and the choreography of Bob Fosse

[naomi24]

‘Regional’ theatres very often host the London productions on tour.

[Barsel]

calmck when did you see it in London and who were the main stars?

The clips on YouTube are not very recent and I think they probably change the cast.
The one at the moment has Faye Brooks (Corrie) and Darren Day.

[naomi24]

I’ve just checked the Glasgow show out and there are some well known people in it so I imagine it is the London production on tour. We saw Darren Day in Joseph. Excellent.

[roopower]

Yes, I saw it , I think Marti Pellow was Billy Flynn. It was good, but not one of my favourites
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[calmck]

I saw the 1999 West End revival as a friend of mine was in it. It was revived again in 2018. If you are a fan of Bob Fosse's choreography it should be worth seeing

[Barsel]

The cast in the Glasgow show are ;

Faye Brooks as Roxie
Djalenga Scott as Velma
Sinitta as Mama Morton
Darren Day as Billy Flynn
Joel Montague as Amos Hart.

[margarettom]

I have seen Chicago twice in touring shows. I loved it both times, obviously with different casts. I think Mamy’s clip is brilliant, if you want to know what it’s going to be like. Whoever’s starring in it, they will be good and the performance won’t be dissimilar from Mamy’s clip.

[maggiebee]

Love this musical. Got tickets for the touring show in Aberdeen early next year. Also going to see an amateur production in my home town, again next year.

[emmie]

i did see it years ago in London, i enjoyed it very much, it has a great musical score.

[Theblip]

I saw Chicago in London many times in the Noughties. It has a very flimsy storyline, just enough to tie together some fabulous songs and dance routines - the latter being Bob Fosse style - which are what the show is all about. The performers and performances I saw were truly brilliant. I love it. My Favourite number is Me & My Baby

[Theblip]

Not the best version, but: https://youtu.be/VuzgI2Q9s_0

[burlyshirley]

I have seen Chicago three times in all and I LOVE it, will go to see it again if I ever get the chance. One of my favourite musicals.

[burlyshirley]

My favourite one was when Marti Pellow from Wet Wet Wet appeared. Always liked that band and it was great to be sat just a few seats away from him when he appeared on the stage !