[NEohioPAL] Kennelly Review: CHICAGO @ Playhouse Square, Nov. 27 (Laura Kennelly)

[Laura Kennelly]

*Chicago*, now briefly (only six shows) at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace
Theatre, claims to be the longest running musical ever (and yes, it’s still
on Broadway). It won six 1997 Tony Awards. Why? Besides the obvious appeal
of women in jail (ask the producers of *Orange Is the New Black* about
that), it brings together some of Broadway’s greatest hits (such as “All
That Jazz” and “Cell Block Tango”) and a distinct and generous serving of
Bob Fosse-style dancing.

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BOTTOM LINE: If you are already a big fan of *Chicago* then you might enjoy
seeing an old friend one more time. If you don’t make this production,
check out the excellent 2002 film with  Renée Zellweger, Catherine
Zeta-Jones and Richard Gere.  Just remember, this is not a lavish
production and so don’t go expecting to get one. (This last remark is in
memory of an irate customer at intermission who was telling a hapless red
coat something to the effect that “It’s not worth the $80 I paid.”)

Full Review at Cool Cleveland (
https://coolcleveland.com/2018/11/theater-review-chicago-playhouse-square-laura-kennelly/
)
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