Kathmandu, June 16
Chicago, the classic musical, presented by the Laya School of Performing Arts and directed by Alizé Biannic, was staged on Saturday at Lord of the Drinks (LOD), Thamel. The show revolves around the power of the press and the influence of fame.
Chicago is a 1975 American musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Set in Chicago during the Jazz Age, the musical is based on a 1926 play of the same title by Maurine Dallas Watkins, inspired by real criminals and crimes she reported on. The story is a satire of corruption in the criminal justice system and the phenomenon of the “celebrity criminal.”
“I’ve always had a strong love for musicals ever since I could walk,” said Biannic. “Chicago has always moved me with its dazzling music and sharp storytelling. The songs are electric, the rhythm unforgettable.”
The performance featured 25 actors, including the director Alize Biannic herself, as well as Srijana Regmi, Eelum Mani Dixit, Loonibha Tuladhar, Bijaya Ananda Tamrakar, and Abhishek Khadka.
According to the organizers, the objectives behind the show were to promote cultural diversity, foster community engagement, stimulate economic development, and build partnerships.
