"Chicago" in Chicago!

 

Today we went to downtown Chicago to see the musical Chicago!  We had time to stop and get a bite before the show; Randolph's Tavern was right across the street from the theater.

It was 5pm on a Friday afternoon, looked like it was the place to go for the after office workers, pretty crowded. We were seated right away and our server, Alexander, was good. We enjoyed dinner, John had meatloaf and I had the smoked pulled pork. We ended the meal sharing an apple crostata; yummy, served hot and topped with caramel and vanilla ice cream.

We saw "Chicago" at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, one of the most charming theaters I've been to. Beautiful architecture; the marble walls, grand chandeliers and gold ornate staircases greet you in the lobby. The Palace's auditorium has a regal atmosphere; red velvet seats, scallop-shaped balconies and the most amazing gold detailing around the stage and ceiling. This theater opened its doors in the 1920's which makes it the perfect place to see Chicago, the musical set in the jazzy, roaring 20's.

The show was great fun! The cast's dancing and singing throughout the play was awesome! It was good to see John O'Hurley on stage as lawyer, Billy Flinn; I loved O'Hurley as J. Peterman on "Seinfeld" and he did not disappoint on this stage.  Dylis Croman is outstanding as Roxie Hart; she is all in with her singing and dancing, her character is funny, self-centered, sexy, and vulnerable; everything you want in Roxie. Great performance!