CHITA as Velma "All That Jazz" CHICAGO 10th 

100% agree!

I was thinking the same thing.

Dancer’s body for sure

I was lucky to have been able to see that show when they came to preview in Los Angeles at the Ahmanson. Saw it last night again with the 2023 touring company. They were good and delivered a solid performance but some of the grit has been lost over the years.

There are some clips of the 1975 production. Not the best quality but it's the original cast. I think there's a few more clips if you search but here's one for starters.

I agree; a fabulous show. But I suspect the original 'Chicago' was thought too cynical at the time. It opened just a month or so before 'A Chorus Line', which capitalised on the background stories and inner traumas of its cast of 'gypsies'. Meanwhile in 'Chicago' Roxy Hart tells the audience (I'm paraphrasing) "Oooh,I'm a star, and the audience loves me... and I love them. And they love me for loving them and I love them for loving me.... And that's because none of us got enough love in our childhood. And that's showbiz, kid." In other words, who cares? Perhaps a sentiment audiences were uncomfortable with.

@@miamiracer Yes, it's a bit too 'polished' (and not in a good way) now.

She did it perfectly hahaha the vocal damage vibratto, the husky sound ahhaha all on point!