‘Chicago’

Lansing theater group Evolve Theatrics will stage the long-running Broadway musical “Chicago” Friday (Jan. 19) through Sunday (Jan. 21) and Jan. 26 and 27 at the First Christian Church of Lansing.

The show, featuring beloved songs such as “All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango” and “Mister Cellophane,” follows two vaudevillian actresses in prison for murder and the rivalry that develops as they compete for publicity and fame. 

Evolve, formerly known as the Blue Light Players, was founded in 2005 by Dan Southwell and his wife, Helen Hart. Southwell passed away in 2021, but Hart has continued to direct the troupe’s shows, including “Music Man” in 2022 and “Mary Poppins” in 2023. Andrew Muylle, the troupe’s new artistic director, is serving as choreographer for “Chicago.”

Tickets are $15 for students and seniors and $20 for the public. Due to the limited seating available, Evolve recommends purchasing tickets in advance at evolvetheatrics.com/tickets.html.