Show Plot Chicago

Authors: Maurine Dallas Watkins, Book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Time Period: late 1920's

Setting: Chicago, Cook County jails and courtrooms

Summary: Chicago is a famous musical satirizing the justice system and media. Two women, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, murder men and use a slick lawyer to turn themselves into famous celebrities. They chase fame to avoid prison.