Chicago - Kander & Ebb Character Inspirations

Kander & Ebb based the leads in their musical Chicago on real Vaudeville / Broadway performers. These posters were designed in the style of Taylor Swift's "1989 tour" to represent that these performers were the kings and queens of popular entertainment.

Bert Williams was the inspiration for Amos Hart.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Williams

Texas Guinan was the inspiration for Velma Kelly.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Guinan

Ted Lewis, "Mr. Entertainment", was the inspiration for Billy Flynn.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lewis_(musician)

Helen Morgan was the inspiration for Roxie Hart.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Morgan

Sophie Tucker, "The Last of the Red Hot Mamas", was the inspiration for Mama Morton.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Tucker

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