The Evergreen Chorale presents Chicago, the number one longest-running American musical on Broadway, “Chicago“ relays the stories of Roxie and Velma, two murderesses on death row in 1920s Chicago, the press and public’s fascination with their stories, and their lawyer’s attempts to keep them in the limelight in hopes of winning their freedom. Set to the music of John Kander, lyrics of Fred Ebb and choreography of Bob Fosse, this show has been a winner ever since it debuted in 1975. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the “celebrity criminal” still relevant today.
The cast includes Rebecca Sides as Roxie, Colleen Lee as Velma, Adam Shelton as Billy, David Kelly as Amos, Onna Poeter as Mama and Evan Glaser as Mary Sunshine, as well as a talented group of actors and dancers from the foothills and the greater Denver area. Director Tim Kennedy is approaching the production from a historical perspective painting a picture of post-World War I loss of values, the effects of prohibition and the corruption of the legal system, as well as modeling the main characters after their real life counter parts, Beulah Annan and Belva Gaertner.
As part of their efforts to benefit the community, the Evergreen Chorale is pleased to be able to showcase the work of PeaceWorks Inc., the only provider of services and shelter for victims of domestic violence in a 2,700 square mile area which includes the mountain area of Jefferson County and Park County. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and PeaceWorks will have volunteers at our performances to share information about the important work they are doing in our community. A portion of ticket sales for the show will be donated to PeaceWorks by the Chorale. Susan Kramer, the Chorale’s executive director, said “I met Janet Shown, executive director of PeaceWorks last spring, and we both recognized this fantastic opportunity to help spread the word about the service they provide to people in need here in our mountain community.”
The Evergreen Chorale presents “Chicago“ September 11 through October 4 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO, 80439. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $24 Adults; $20 seniors (62+)/Students, $16 children, $19 groups of 10 or more and available by phone 303-674-4002 or online at www.evergreenchorale.org.
Cast of Chicago in courtroom scene
