Nonprofit Dancers Over 40 celebrates the 50th anniversary of Chicago (John Kander and Fred Ebb) on Wednesday, June 18 with two shows, at 7 PM and 9:30 PM at 54 Below. The evening is hosted by Golden Globe nominee and former Roxie Marilu Henner and directed by former Velma Stephanie Pope, with music director Michael Lavine. Part of the proceeds will go to Dancers Over 40.
Cast members from the 1975 Broadway premiere and the 1996 Broadway revival will tell tales and sing songs to pay tribute to Bob Fosse, Chita Rivera, Ann Reinking, Gwen Verdon, and the other legends who had a hand in the musical’s creation.
From the original Broadway production:
Marsha Bagwell (original Mama Morton u/s in Chicago), Candy Brown (original June in Chicago), Cheryl Clark (original Liz in Chicago),Gene Foote (original Aaron in Chicago), Gary Gendell (Fred Casely in Chicago), Lenora Nemetz (original Roxie/Velma standby in Chicago, Velma in Chicago), Michon Peacock (original Annie and Velma understudy in Chicago), Monica Tiller (original Dance Alternate in Chicago) and Candace Tovar (Hunk and Roxie standby in Chicago)
Plus many more performers will be on hand for the celebration, including Fred Barton and Lee Roy Reams.
Tickets for the 7 PM show range from $57 to $106 plus fees. For the 9:30 show, the range is from $40.50 to $84.50 plus fees. Go to 54below.org to reserve. There is a $25 food/beverage minimum.
54 Below is located at 254 West 54th St. (Cellar), NYC
