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‘Give them the old razzle dazzle’

Published March 16. 2022 11:40AM
by ED COURRIER Special to The Press

The Roaring ’20s heat up the stage with “Chicago: High School Edition,” set for 7 p.m. March 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. March 20 at Catasauqua High School, 2500 W. Bullshead Road, Northampton.

The story follows chorus girl Roxie Hart as she murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap - until he finds out he has been duped and then turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “merry murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American dream”: fame, fortune and acquittal.

With music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Ebb and Bob Fosse, “Chicago” is based on a 1926 play by Maurine Dallas Watkins.

Note the suggested age range for this performance is 9 years and older.

Brenda McGuire, director and costume designer, is joined by Kerry McGuire, assistant director and choreographer; Greg Snyder, music and vocal director; and Rob Arnold, orchestra director.

The venue has accessible parking, is wheelchair accessible and offers wheelchair-accessible seating. Reach out to McGuire at mcguireb@cattysd.org if these services are needed.

All seating is general seating. Advance ticket price is $10; a walk-up ticket is $12.

To purchase tickets, visit onthestage.tickets/show/chs-drama-club2. All ticket sales are final.

For more information, visit cattysd.org/Page/6843.

PRESS PHOTOS BY ED COURRIER Hannah Kurczeski as Velma Kelly, at center, and company members perform the opening number for Catasauqua High School Drama Club's performance of “Chicago: High School Edition” during a March 13 dress rehearsal. Show times are set for 7 p.m. March 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. March 20.
Roxie Hart, portrayed by Angelina Dries, debates her legal defense with her lawyer, Billy Flynn, played by Aidan Heil.
Matron “Mama” Morton, played by Valerie Davidheiser, sings “When You're Good to Mama” at the Cook County Jail.
PRESS PHOTOS BY ED COURRIER Velma Kelly, portrayed by Hannah Kurczeski, plans her defense during a dress rehearsal March 13 for Catasauqua High School Drama Club's performance of “Chicago: High School Edition.” Show times are 7 p.m. March 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. March 20.
Amos Hart, played by Dominic Melendez, performs his big song during the rehearsal.
Company members “give them the old razzle dazzle” during the court scene. To purchase tickets for the performance, visit onthestage.tickets/show/chs-drama-club2.