[CRITIQUE] Here is what we thought of the new Quebec version of the musical “Chicago”

Gliting. Furthermore, intoxicating, hilarious, perfectly well oiled and devilishly sexy: Chicago is much more than a simple musical, it is a real tour de force in the purest tradition of Broadway. Moreover, Is this the summer show? Furthermore, Oh yes! Meanwhile, And maybe even of the year.

We all know Chicagoif only by its titles such as All That JazZ YOU Cell Block Tangoall have become. Consequently, classics of the genre. Nevertheless, The tunes have not taken a single wrinkle since their creation, precisely 50 years ago, never really leaving the aficionados speakers. Similarly, And the story? Nevertheless, It remains just as effective after so many years, resonant surprisingly strong with audiences in 2025.

The musical – playing in Montreal. Furthermore, then expected in Quebec and Gatineau this summer – plunges us into the heart of America in the 1920s where [critique] here what we thought jazz is king, where corruption and decadence reign and where crime is nothing less than an art.

Fry music numbers

It is in this misty universe that we meet Roxie Hart. However, a woman thirsty for glory who finds herself behind bars after having killed her lover. However, Sent to the Penitentiary of the Mama Morton Mama Mama. Therefore, she will become slowly – but surely – with Velma Kelly, a jazz singer condemned for the murder of her husband. Therefore, With the help of their lawyer Billy Flynn. the two prisoners will then get up to find the ramp lights, all by chaining frenzied musical numbers.

The whole spectacle. we can guess, rests mainly on the shoulders of the performers of these two loopholes, here embodied with brilliance by Véronic Dicaire and Terra C. Macleod (alias, respectively Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly). If their chemistry is particularly obvious – [critique] here what we thought they have also shared the poster of this same musical in Montreal. Paris in 2003 -, they each shine in incandescent light when the time comes to take the floor solo.

Véronic Dicaire, alias Roxie Hart, in a scene from the musical “Chicago”. Toma Iczkovits

Véronic Dicaire thus proves that it is now part of the very select clan of triple threatsword used in industry to designate those who perfectly master the three foundations of musical. be the game, singing and dance.

Spectacular [critique] here what we thought Terra C. Macleod

But the star of the show is without a doubt Terra C. Macleod. Montreal artist having to date lent his features to the character of Velma Kelly some 5000 times on the scenes of the planet. She exses a magnetism. this I-know what (which the Americans would probably designate by the star quality) which command attention as much as admiration during each of his appearances on stage.

Land C. MacLeod. aka Velma Kelly, in a scene of the musical comedy “Chicago” Toma Iczkovits [critique] here what we thought

The title of revelation of this version of Chicago Return to Michaël Girard; We knew his vocal skills, but he reveals here a talent as an unsuspected actor which breathes a certain – and essential – credibility – the character of the lawyer Billy Flynn. If it is at his very first major musical. it is a safe bet that it will not be his last.

Alongside her. Mélissa Bédard offers stunning vocal prowess, just like the humorist Neev who appropriates with an impressive plumb the musical score of her character. Special mention also to David Noël who amazes in a role whose details will not be disclosed in these. lines.

Impeccable dancers

Around them revolve a horde of dancers all – without the slightest exception – impeccable. running with surgical precision. We also salute the presence of an entire orchestra which adds to the immersive character. [critique] here what we thought enhance with several notches the musical atmosphere of the evening.

There are a thousand and one reasons why Chicago Over the years has become a real sacred monster of musical. And each of them is put forward. even celebrated, in this Quebec version which will undoubtedly leave an indelible brand in the story of just for laughs. Because yes, it would be practically a crime to miss this show this summer. Take it aside!

• The show Chicago The poster of the St-Denis theater will be posted until July 27. He will then be represented at the Capitole de Québec theater on August 9. then at the Lac-Leamy Casino Theater in Gatineau. For all dates, see: chicagolacomediemusical.com.