All that Jazz. Flint Community Players Presents “Chicago”

Starting this weekend and running through January 26, the Flint Community Players will be performing the award-winning musical “Chicago.” Created by Fred Ebb, John Kander, Maurine Dallas Watkins and the legendary Bob Fosse, “Chicago” debuted in 1975 and became a musical phenomenon.

The musical tells the story of Roxie Hart in her quest for fame and fortune in roaring 20s Chicago. Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her pushover husband, Amos, to take the rap until he turns on her. Hart is convicted and sent to death row where herself and another convicted murderess, Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and headlines, ultimately joining forces for in search of the “American Dream” and acquittal with the help of the slick and notorious lawyer Billy Flynn. “Chicago” is filled with memorable songs and dazzling choreography by Bob Fosse.

Tickets for the show are on sale now at flintcommunityplayers.com and at the door. Hurray quick the show is selling out! Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm and a Sunday matinee at 2:30pm. JUST ADDED: Saturday matinee showing January 18 at 2:30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for students, youth and seniors. (The $12 ticket price does not include matinee showings).

The Flint Community Players is one of the oldest theater troupes in the nation and are experiencing their 91^st season. The theatre is located at 2462 Ballenger Hwy, Flint.

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