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Chicago is corruption, seduction, fame and beauty

Jul 08 2022 Updated July 8, 2022

Tijana Birdjan

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Left to right, Sarah Drake (seated) plays Velma Kelly, Courtney McAnespie (standing) plays Matron 'Mama' Morton, James Eddy plays Billy Flynn, and Dannielle Foster plays Roxie Hart in the Dubbo Theatre Company production of “Chicago”. Photo: Supplied.

Set in the roaring ‘20s, Chicago is the story of two murderesses, Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, and their fight to find fame and fortune with the assistance of lawyer Billy Flynn.

Dubbo Theatre Company will be performing the musical mid-August with 36 cast members featuring singers and performers.

Director Jamie Foster said the musical delves into the past, focusing on themes of corruption, sedu...