Chicago by Ann Reinking Bebe Neuwirth James Naughton Joel Grey

29 Nov

Written by Lee Prosser
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Soon to be released as a major motion picture, this is the musical production that tells the story of two Jazz Age women performers/singers in the 1920s who murder their men and hope to escape the consequences! Ann Reinking stars in the singing role of Roxie Hart, and Bebe Neuwirth stars in the singing role of Velma Kelly.

The fun of this remarkable Jazz Age tale is in watching the story unfold vocally in the 22 numbers. The music starts with a lively jazz band number right out of the 1920s mode of musical expression and moves right into the enduring "All That Jazz" sung by Bebe Neuwirth & Company. Among the songs are "Funny Honey," "When You're Good To Mama," "All I Care About, "We Both Reached For The Gun," "Roxie," "My Own Best Friend," "Me and My Baby," "Mister Cellophane" sung by Joel Grey, "When Velma Takes The Stand," "Razzle Dazzle," "Hot Honey Rag," among others.

If you like the flavor of the music from the 1920s era, you will find this a most enjoyable listening adventure. "Chicago" is being released as a movie in the fall of 2002 starring Catherine-Zeta Jones and Richard Gere.

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Ann Reinking Bebe Neuwirth James Naughton Joel Grey
CD Title: Chicago
Genre: Jazz Vocals
Year Released: 1997
Record Label: RCA Victor/BMG
Musicians: Cast musical, featuring Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton, Joel Grey, among others. Based on the book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. Original production directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. This production choreographed by Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fosse.
Label Website: http://www.rcavictor.com
Rating: Five Stars