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Jailhouse rock: Tankiso Mamabolo as Matron Mama Morton and Samantha Peo as Velma Kelly in Chicago. Photos: Showtime Management
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Chicago at 50: A musical that never loses its bite

Chicago storms back onto the South African stage with sizzling performances, biting satire and timeless razzle-dazzle that feels surprisingly fresh after 50 years

  • Keith Bain
7 min read