Wichita State University's School of Performing Arts music theater program will present the musical "Chicago" based off the book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. "Chicago" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 21-23, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24, in Wilner Auditorium.

Based on the play “Chicago” by Maurine Dallas Watkins, this award-winning musical is a sharp-edged satire of murder, fame and the public’s fascination with celebrity, which is as relevant today as it was in the 1920s. The original staging by Bob Fosse and the memorable score have made the show a classic. The most recent revival is still running on Broadway and was turned into an Oscar-winning movie directed by Rob Marshall in 2002.

The student cast includes Hannah Fernandes as Velma Kelly, Madi White as Roxy, Anthony Gasbarre as Billy Flynn, Max Wilson as Amos, Keshanna Cook as Mama Morton and Liz Jarmer as Mary Sunshine. The show is directed by WSU alumnus Stephen Kopel, with choreography by Amy Baker Schwiethale and Sabrina Vasquez.

Tickets for the event can be purchased at the Fine Arts Box Office in the lobby of the Duerksen Fine Arts Center or online at wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice. General admission is $16, with $14 discount tickets available for seniors, military and faculty or $6 tickets for children and students. WSU students are eligible for one free ticket (visit http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4363 for details). For ticketing assistance, contact the Fine Arts Box Office from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, at 316-978-3233 or fasttickets@wichita.edu.