Rare glimpse at the original "Chicago"

Here is some rare footage from the original 1975 production of Chicago shot during a dress rehearsal, which includes a couple minutes of "Loopin' the Loop," the original finale that would be replaced by "Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag" (and whose theme remained in the show's overture).

Liza singing "Nowadays"

This is an appearance with Dinah Shore, Liza sings accompanied by Kander while Ebb looks on enamored. Little did anyone anticipate the surprise that awaits them. Enjoy.

Gwen Verdon & Chita Rivera: "Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag"

From The Howard Cosell Show in 1975, we get Chicago as it should be performed. (Costumes...? For real??) Can you believe it's almost eight years since we lost Gwen? Such a natural treasure. And how lucky are we that Chita is still performing? I've come to the conclusion that Ms. Rivera should receive a standing ovation any time she walks into a room. Enjoy this:



Here's another one, plus interview with Mike Douglas and Hal Linden. The two ladies are nothing short of classy and gracious. I love how proud Gwen is of her flop play, Children Children. 65 minutes, no intermission on its one and only performance. And Chita even talks about 1491, "marked down from 1776." And Jerry Orbach joins in too and performs "Razzle Dazzle."