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Velma Kelly Is a Glamorous Cabaret Performer Awaiting Trial in Cook County Jail for the Murder of Her Philandering Husband and Twin Sister THE NAME ON EVERYBODY'S LIPS IS GONNA BE....? Velma Kelly is a glamorous cabaret performer awaiting trial in Cook County Jail for the murder of her philandering husband and twin sister. Having grown used to her infamy and celebrity status as the 'wronged woman' she is furious when she finds herself upstaged by a seemingly innocent ingénue, chorus girl Roxie Hart, a firstly timid but later ambitious go-getter who threatens Velma's carefully cultivated limelight. With an equally ambitious and money-minded lawyer, Billy Flynn, the two women embark on a cold war of sorts, upstaging each other to reclaim the public's love, and to escape the hangman's noose. This starts a battle over the charismatic Flynn's attentions, which Velma and Roxie must compete to get themselves off death row and onto the stage where they believe their infamy will draw in the crowds. Throw into the mix a corrupt prison warden called Mama Morton, who accepts money in exchange for privileges, and the action behind bars heats up whilst their fellow prisoners are left to fend for themselves at the mercy of the public defenders. Will they both escape the executioner or will their bickering prevail in sending them both to the gallows . instead of the vaudeville stage? With original songs that have become Broadway standards, the world's longest musical revival is currently high-kicking its way across North America on tour, coming to E J Thomas Hall in Akron, OH, so break out the fishnet gloves and tap shoes and practice your jazz hands! As outrageous as the story appears, it was in fact inspired by the 1926 play of the same name, and based on the records of court reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins of the high-profile trials of murderesses Beulah Annan and Belva Gareter for the Chicago Tribune. The state's press and public were immediately enamored of the sensationalist reporting, making the women into celebrities overnight and changing attitudes whilst the Jazz Age freed women from previous societal bounds Coach departure time is 4:15 pm from St. Michael’s Church parking lot 3534 St. Michael’s Blvd., Canton, Ohio (off Fulton Road, east of the Fulton/Whipple Ave. intersection). Our return to St. Michael’s is scheduled for 11:00 pm. Crave Restaurant, Akron, Ohio - Menu Choices Patagonian Salmon Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese, Blackened Chicken Hanger Steak All entrees include a house salad, dessert and a choice of coffee/tea/soda Deposit: $ 50 Price: $136 per person, Grand Tier Final Payment Due: March 22, 2017 Make checks payable to: Palmer Travel Mail to: Palmer Vacations and Destination Planners 5366 Fulton Dr. NW Canton, OH 44718 Cancellation Policy Deposit is fully refundable if the cancellation notice from the participant is received on or prior to the final payment date of March 22, 2017 . Unless the participant is able to find a substitute passenger, the total cost of the trip is nonrefundable if canceled after March 22, 2017. Please feel free to contact Pat at [email protected] /330-704-2802 or Mustafa at [email protected]/330-966-2252 if you have questions regarding this trip. Visit www.palmervacations.com for additional trip flyers. UPSCALE EXCURSIONS AND DISCOVERY TOURS Designed / Managed by: Mustafa Saraclar & Patricia Schrader .
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