But anyone expecting to see the film version on stage will be in for a surprise. The musical contains some seven songs that weren't in the film. Also, where the movie saw the first musical numbers through Roxie's daydreaming eyes, the stage version treats them as more straightforward musical numbers.
For this touring production, the role of Roxie will be played by Tracy Shayne, a Broadway veteran and previously the star of Les Miserable, A Chorus Line and Phantom of the Opera. Velma will be played by Terra MacLeod, who recently had her debut on Broadway and first played Velma in the original French production of Chicago. Stage and small-screen star Kevin Neil McCready will play Billy Flynn.
Organizers warn that tickets are selling fast and anyone wanting orchestra seats should reserve them as soon as possible.
Performance notes:
Chicago runs from this coming Wednesday
WHAT: Chicago
WHEN: Wednesday, July 6 through Sunday, July 17.
Performances start at 7:30pm, with matinee performances at 2:30pm on July 7, 9 and 10 and again on July 16 and 17.
WHERE: Taipei National Theater of the CKS Memorial Hall 21-1, Zhongshan S Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City (
TICKETS: Cost between NT$800 and NT$6,000 and are available through the ticket outlet at the Taipei National Theater, or call ERA Ticketing at 02 2341 9898.
For more information in Chinese, visit http://www.kham.com.tw.
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