Chicago

From the moment the orchestra struck its first brassy chord and the lights dimmed into that sultry glow, the Broadway Touring Company’s performance of Chicago at the 5th Avenue Theatre reminded Seattle that razzle dazzle is not a relic of Broadway’s past. It is alive, electric, and intoxicating when executed by artists who know exactly what they are doing. This touring production is the kind that seduces you slowly and then grabs you by the collar. Every note, every kick, every sly smirk lands with precision. What made it unforgettable was not just the glamour or the score we all know so well. It was the near flawless execution from a cast that clearly refuses to phone it in.

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