CHICAGO: The Musical in Concert
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Rob Fisher, conductor
Emily Skinner, Mama
Lewis Cleale, Billy
Dylis Croman, Roxie
Tari Kelly, Velma
Matthew Deming, Amos & Mary
Seductive hip thrusts, finger snaps, “wah-wah” trumpets and — murder! Or, rather, an alleged murder. Chicago’s electrifying tale of greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and yes, murder, is the longest running American musical in Broadway history and has now been reimagined for the concert hall! Roxie, Velma, Amos, Billy, and the Merry Murderesses of the Cook County Jail will bring you everything you know and love about the “Cell Block Tango,” “Mr. Cellophane,” “Nowadays,” and the rest of the dynamic score, including “All That Jazz.” Whether it's your first experience or you’re a long-time fan, Chicago with the Cincinnati Pops will have a special razzle dazzle for you quite unlike any other.
This performance contains adult themes. Parental discretion is advised.
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Rob Fisher is an internationally recognized music director, conductor and pianist, and a leading figure in American music and musical theatre. He has been a guest of every major orchestra in the country as conductor or pianist, and he has collaborated many times with the San Diego Symphony.
Emily Skinner’s Broadway credits include New York New York, The Cher Show, Prince of Broadway (Outer Critics Circle Award nomination), Side Show (Tony nomination, Drama League Award), Jekyll & Hyde, The Full Monty, James Joyce's The Dead, Dinner at Eight (Outer Critics Circle nomination) and Billy Elliot (BroadwayWorld Award).
Lewis Cleale continues to delight and offend audiences on Broadway as Joseph Smith/Mission President/Jesus (original cast) in The Book of Mormon. His other Broadway credits include Sondheim on Sondheim, Spamalot, Amour, Once Upon a Mattress and Swinging on a Star, for which he received a Drama Desk nomination.
Dylis Croman started her professional career at the age of 17 in New York City dancing with The Feld Ballets/NY. She most recently starred as Roxie Hart in the Broadway musical Chicago.
Tari Kelly is overjoyed to once again join Rob Fisher and company for Chicago in Concert. She is honored to have been a part of seven Broadway shows, most recently Mr. Saturday Night (OBC) starring Billy Crystal, followed by Groundhog Day (OBC), Something Rotten!, Anything Goes (OBC Roundabout Revival—Reno Sweeney understudy/replacement), The Boy from Oz starring Hugh Jackman (OBC), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Mama Who) and Show Boat (OBC Revival).
Matthew Deming made his Broadway debut in the company of Chicago. He also has performed Chicago: The Musical in Concert with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra.
Andrew Resnick is a Broadway music director, pianist and conductor whose credits include Parade, Boop, The Cher Show, The King and I, The Bridges of Madison County, Peter and the Starcatcher, The Book of Mormon, War Paint and Wicked.
Drummer Ray Brinker has received seven Grammy nominations as a recording artist and arranger. His drumming may be heard on Ray Charles' eight-time Grammy-winning Album of the Year, Genius Loves Company, as well as recordings by Joe Cocker, Natalie Cole, Pat Benatar, Norah Jones, David Lee Roth, Diana Krall, Josh Groban, Lea Salonga and James Taylor.
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