CHICAGO

Book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse.

Music and Lyrics by John Kander & Fred Ebb.

“Give ‘em the old Razzle Dazzle.”

MAY 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2024

Directed by Mona Wood-Patterson

Choreographed by Zachary Chiero

Vocal Direction by Tom Kyser

Scenic Design by Charles Ford

Costumes by JoAnn Nevils

Photography by Kara Cavalca

What Audience Members said about our production of CHICAGO:

“Chicago was extraordinary!! I was wow-ed by every step, every note, every sequence. The energy was contagious. Thank you for bringing so much talent into one room. The set was fantastic. The comedy was refreshing. I could not stop smiling and cheering. Be proud of this hard work I was truly razzled, and dare I say…dazzled.”

“I was at last Saturday’s performance of Chicago, and WOW!!!!  It was fantastic, the best show yet.  Kudos to you and to everyone involved with the production!  We are so lucky to have Merely Players here in Durango.”

“Merely Players always hits the high mark. This Chicago was simply stunning. I found that this presentation was not just entertainment but transportation. Merely Players transported me from Durango (and our cool theatre space) to a hyper-real razzle dazzle of 1920’s Chicago. I would normally like to give a review, but after watching back to back performances, I feel like I have awoken from a beautiful dream and am still trying to process. Wow!”

“Loved, loved, loved Chicago. An enormous undertaking and a huge accomplishment.”

“Merely Players’ production of CHICAGO was brilliant! As good as anything I’ve ever seen in big cities.”

“Merely Players’ CHICAGO! WOW! What a fantastic show. The singing, the choreography, costumes all perfect. The actors were present, believable, in character and a coordinated whole throughout. We are for fortunate in Durango to have Mona, Charles, Zachary, and the rest of the production team, the crew, and such a talented cast and ensemble.”

“The quality of this show was unbelievable. Striking and professional with visual surprises in every scene. I am completely blown away. Thank you!”

Charles’ column for Chicago: