Murder. Greed. Corruption. Violence. Exploitation. Adultery. Treachery.A universal tale of fame, fortune and “All That Jazz”
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920’s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie
Hart, (Alexandra McNamara, Jessica Storvik) a housewife and nightclub dancer who
maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her.
Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival
cellmate, Velma Kelly (Tiffany Sweeley), by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal
lawyer Billy Flynn (Todd Turney) to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of
sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from
today’s tabloids. This show also features Layne Sasser as “Mama Morton, and Jonathan
Higdon as Amos.
Chicago is directed and produced by Scarlett Turney with choreography by Kathryn
Turney and music direction by Heather Moulder. The performance schedule for all
shows is Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Chicago is part
of the Arts Center’s 2012 Centerstage Series and is sponsored by Neal Appelbaum,
President, Cannon County Chamber of Commerce, CannonTN.com. Tickets are $12 with
discounts available for students, seniors and groups and may be purchased by
calling the Arts Center box office at 615-563-(ARTS) 2787 or 1-800-235-9073. Tickets
may also be purchased online at www.artscenterofcc.com. This show is rated PG13.
“The Blue Porch @ Arts Center” restaurant serving delicious tradition southern food
is now open before all performances.
