China Youth Daily Client, Beijing, August 23 (China Youth Daily·China Youth Daily reporter Jiang Xiaobin) The launch ceremony of the national tour of the original English version of the Broadway musical "Chicago" was held today at Beijing Century Theater. The conference site. In

China Youth Daily client, Beijing, August 23 (China Youth Daily·China Youth Daily reporter Jiang Xiaobin) The launch ceremony of the national tour of the original English version of the Broadway musical "Chicago" was held today at Beijing Century Theater.

At the scene, the actors sang the song "my own best friend". The two heroines' voices were rich and expressive, conveying the warmth and power of friendship. At the end of the song, cheerful music sounded, and the affectionate actress instantly transformed into a radiant female star, performing the most famous pas de deux in "Chicago", "hot honey rag" (fanatical suspender dance).

As early as 2018, Beijing Sihai Yiyi Cultural Communication Co., Ltd. served as a joint operator to bring "Chicago" to five cities including Beijing, Guangzhou, and Hangzhou; this year, it served as a joint producer and national tour operator Fang will perform "Chicago" in Shenzhen starting from October, and will then perform in Zhengzhou, Foshan, Beijing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Ningbo, Chengdu, Xi'an, Nanchang, Chongqing and other cities. From November 14th to 24th, it will come to Beijing Century The theater performed 14 consecutive performances.

"Chicago" is adapted from a sensational real case in the 1920s. It tells the story of two female dancers, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, who were imprisoned on murder charges. Under the arrangement of the smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn, he escaped from prison and became a famous person in the era.

The musical "Chicago" has been on Broadway for nearly 50 years since it was performed on Broadway in 1975. It has won 6 Tony Awards, 5 American Drama Desk Awards, 2 Olivier Awards and 1 Grammy Award. Its unique sexy style and black humor occupy an important position in the world's musicals.

Source: China Youth Daily client