Bring on the tough stuff. There’s not just one right answer.
- What details remind you that Chicago is set in the 1920s? How would the story be different if it were set today instead of last century?
- Would Roxie Hart be famous if she were real and existed today and committed a murder? What would Roxie have to do to be famous today?
- What about Chicago convinces you to empathize with the merry murderesses? Is Roxie a strong protagonist? Do you root for her to succeed?
- How would Chicago be different if it weren't a musical? What do the songs add to the story?
- Which is your favorite song, and why?
- What can be done in the film version of Chicago that can't be done on stage?
- Have you seen a stage production of Chicago? How did it differ from the big-screen version?
- Would the story be convincing if it were set in a men's prison? (Oz: The Musical?) How would it be different with gender roles swapped?