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Chicago - The Musical

Chicago - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

Why see Chicago - The Musical?

All that jazz...

Come on babe, we're gonna paint the town! Your local production of the scorching musical sensation, Chicago, is coming to town. Be transported to 1920s Jazz-age Chicago, and join Roxy Hart and Velma Kelly, both accused of murder, on their journey to freedom. With music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb who bring a range of blisteringly hot songs including, 'Cell Block Tango', 'Razzle Dazzle' and the iconic 'All That Jazz' plus more!

What is Chicago about?

Centered on a power struggle between two merry murderesses, Velma Kelly is a glamorous cabaret performer awaiting trial for the double murder of her philandering husband and twin sister in Cook County Jail. Having grown used to her infamy and celebrity status as the 'wronged woman', she is enraged when she finds herself upstaged by a deceptively innocent wannabe singer Roxie Hart, who is thrown in jail after shooting dead her married lover. Armed with an ambitious and morally corrupt lawyer, Billy Flynn, the two women embark on the ultimate feud, continually upstaging each other to reclaim the public's love and to escape the hangman's noose. 

Key Information

Run Time

Two hours and 30 minutes with one interval

Dates

Dec 6 - 8

Upcoming Performances

Reviews

Customer reviews

maureen bolognone

Chicago in Detroit

My 13yo son and I saw CHICAGO yesterday ay the Fisher theater---amazing. We really enjoyed the show. After we went to the stage door for my son to get autographs of the cast. The actors were all very kind and he was able to get his program signed. Excellent experience. ... Read more

Sonny Bozeman

I LOVE IT!

This version of "Chicago" is one of the best productions of all. How could anyone who loves musical theatre deny it? ... Read more

Ellen

High Energy Entertainment

We caught the Saturday matinee performance in New Haven. This tour emulates the production revived by the late Ann Reinking. Everything about the show and the company is spectacular. We especially liked the actors playing Roxie Hart, Billy Flynn, Matron Mama Morton, and Mary Sunshine. Having the orchestra on stage was a fun plus. The choreography is great and you could tell all the actors were having a fun time. We have had subscriptions to the Shubert Theater for several years now and they have been worth every penny. The seats assigned to us have remained the same and could almost be considered house seats. Claire's Corner Copia, directly across the street from the theater, is our go-to restaurant for a delicious vegetarian pre-show lunch. Finally, convenient parking in a large multi-level lot is just a few feet away nearly next to the theater. ... Read more
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