Chicago - The Musical Tickets
Saenger Theatre | New Orleans, Louisiana
Following the story of two young women named Roxie Hart, a dreaming showbiz dancer who took the life of her lover, and Velma , who also ended the lives of her husband and sister after finding out about their affair. Chicago delves into the world of crime, celebrity, and moral corruption. The production is written & directed by Maurine Dallas Watkinsand Walter Bobbie. Chicago blends various musical genres including Jazz, Vaudeville, Blues, Rock and Ballad.
While focusing around the two femme fatales Roxie Hart, and Velma Kelly, Chicago also brings supporting characters such as Billy Flynn, a charming and shrewd lawyer, and Matron "Mama" Morton, the head of women's prison, who serves a key role in the lives of the two incarcerated female characters.
Chicago has earned a plethora of awards for its innovative directing and choreography, set design & design, music and lyrics, and cultural critique. This summer the legendary musical is planning a visit in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday 13th June 2025, at the mesmerizing Saenger Theatre.
Tickets are available now, priced from just $99 for this exceptional Friday show!
Based on the 1926 play written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, Chicago is one of the most groundbreaking musicals of all time. The production unpacks the depth and lengths to which people will go to sustain power.
characters
Including leading roles such as Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly, Billy Flynn, Matron "Mama" Morton, and more, the production revolves around murder, greed, violence, adultery, exploration, and corruption. Chicago was inspired by a play of the identical name of Maurine Dallas Watkins, which was drawn from real-life events.
storyline
The tale unfolds with Roxie, a young and ambitious vaudeville performer, who shoots her lover "Fred Casely" after he refuses to support her vaudeville career, and disregarding their relation. The story unravels, and Roxie becomes aware of the fame she has brought as a female criminal. Like Roxie's desire to escape her mundane life, through time Chicago will showcase countless like-minded characters, with the same or similar intentions. Among them is Velma, an seasoned, confident, sharp-minded, and competitive vaudeville icon who killed her partner and sister after finding them in the same bed. However afterward, she starts to struggle with reclaiming her fame since Roxie has already taken attention from her.
Chicago also features Billy Flynn, a cunning, and charming lawyer who is defending Both Roxieand and Velma, and is also highly driven by money, and seemingly indifferent to the justice he is serving. Chicago also shifts around to the other side to unveil that the desire for power isn't only for the elite, rather it's a part of everyone's uncontrolled shadow, circling back to Matron "Mama" Morton, a tough, sensible, and "a stone cold jail queen", who's not seen reaching the climax but yet isn't above taking favors for her benefit.
history & awards
It's safe to say Chicago is the musical version of "The Godfather", showcasing the game mankind plays to reach life's climax. The musical has won over 20 major recognitions including: 6 Tony Awards in 1976 for, Best Musical, Book of a Musical, Original Score, Choreography, Featured Actress in a Musical (Gwen Verdon), and Director of a Musical (Bob Fosse), 6 additional Tony Awards in 1997, Drama Desk Awards, Olivier Awards, and a Grammy Award for its cast recordings. Additionally, the 2003 Academy Award for Best Picture for the film adaptation.
Chicago remains one of the seminal theatrical productions of our time, although it has ignited so many discussions on moral ambiguity, celebrity culture, justice and legal norms, and feminism and empowerment.
Eager to witness the artistry of the criminal, secure your tickets now before Chicago makes its sensational appearance in New Orleans, at the awe-inspiring Saenger Theatre, on Friday 13th June 2025 for as little as $99 per seat!
