Steel City and CSU Pueblo present Chicago, the musical

April 1, 2, 3, 9, 10: 7:30 pm
April 11: 2:30 pm
CSU-Pueblo Hoag Hall

For the first time, a local Pueblo theatre company will be performing the sardonic, spoof musical, Chicago.

This iconic dance musical features two “merry murderesses” as the lead characters, and chronicles America’s love affair with criminals-turned-celebrities. “It’s a really fun (but somewhat dark) show,” says SCTC Artistic Director Jason Laughrey. “It’s funny because it’s true. Americans get obsessed with these murderers and trials and it’s kind of crazy when you think about it.”

The show follows the story of two murderesses/wanna-be Vaudeville stars, Roxie Hart (played by Bethany Nafziger) and Velma Kelly (played by Michaela Shutts). Both starlets see their “recent sensational activities” (i.e. murders) as stepping stones to the big-time. The production features some classic Broadway numbers such as “All That Jazz” and “Razzle Dazzle.” Originally Chicago was directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, and the current production attempts to stay somewhat true to the original vision. “Being a choreographer for a ‘Fosse show’ makes life interesting. You have to walk the line of attempting choreography in his style as well as creating your own dances,” says SCTC Managing Director Andrea Garrett.

“It’s a BIG undertaking,” says Laughrey. “It’s only our second year working with the CSU-P Music Department, and there are so many dance numbers. Some of our cast has never even performed in a musical before! I have to say they have happily surprised me. They are working so hard to make this show fantastic.”
“I’m really happy we’re doing this show,” says Garrett. “When I came on with SCTC three years ago, I said we would be doing Chicago, and here we are. No one in Pueblo has attempted anything like this one.”

Steel City Theatre Company and CSU-Pueblo Music Department Presents: Chicago.
Tickets are $5 with a donation of a canned good to benefit local Care and Share. Please call 719.258.8399 for tickets or visit www.sctcpueblo.com.

Featuring: Michaela Shutts, Bethany Nafziger, Marlo Angel, and Joey Gonzales
Due to language and strong sexual content, we do not recommend this production for
younger children.

SCTC exists to bring quality theatrical productions to the Pueblo community. SCTC strives to create a theatre environment in which actors, directors, volunteers and audience members have the opportunity to understand themselves, their world, and their art in a new and more profound way.