Chicago

Chicago
1997 Tony, Best Revival of a Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) (Opened 11/14/96)
(Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 239-6200)
Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. 2; Sun., 3.

This steamy production of the Kander and Ebb classic was the winner of six Tonys in 1997, including Best Revival of a Musical. It tells the story of Roxie Hart, a struggling chorus girl who gains notoriety and success on the stage after she takes the life of her boyfriend. This new "career move" touches off a complete feeding frenzy that immediately transforms the killer into a well-recognized, almost revered sensation. The shenanigans that surround her trial, including a suspect attorney and story-hungry media, mimic real life courtroom drama. This play is presented at the Shubert Theatre, which formerly housed the musical A Chorus Line.