Chicago has come to Fountain Hills; 1920s Chicago, that is, complete with song and dance.

One of the most popular musicals on Broadway, Chicago has been on Artistic Director Peter J. Hill’s wish list for years. Finally, this year, the Fountain Hills Theater is producing this most enjoyable show.

What a production it is. Peter has outdone himself with this one. The audience was abuzz on opening night as the singers and dancers wowed them with every song. Scott Claus tells me that playing double-dealing lawyer Billy Flinn was one of his bucket list roles and boy does he nail it. Velma (Gina Tomkus) and Roxie (Victoria Fairclough) fight for headlines and wow the audience as their murder trials approach.

Matron Mama Morton, played by Morgan Ottersbach, aids in their efforts as they wait in jail; for a small fee, of course. She almost makes it worthwhile going to jail. Billy convinces Mary Sunshine, played over the top by Pat Styles, and other newspaper writers of these poor girls’ innocence.

What can I say? It is one of the best shows I have seen at Fountain Hills Theater. The dancing, choreographed by Noel Irick and executed by eight very talented dancers, is excellent. Each time an actor reappears on stage, they are adorned with another spectacular costume, created by Noel Irick and Gail Oliphant.

It would be a shame for anyone who loves musical theater to miss this one. Chicago runs Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Come relive the Roaring 20s. It will put a smile on your face.