Swing dance captain Serena Kozusko said the uniqueness of this musical is due to the fact that it is a preservation of Reinking’s work, as well as Bob Fosse’s style of dance "through her lens."

For students like marketing senior Jenna Hemmes, who is also a marketing intern at the Wharton Center, the showcasing of the Fosse style of dance was a major factor that influenced her to plan on seeing the show.

"I have really fallen in love with this show based on the music and the Fosse style of dance," Hemmes said. "It's just kind of everything that I love and encapsulated into one musical, and this was actually the first musical I ever got to see on Broadway in New York City, so it kind of holds a special place in my heart in that way as well."

For students like public relations senior Maria Bonucchi, who is also a public relations intern at the Wharton Center, the main reason to see the show is the soundtrack.

"They have a fantastic soundtrack," Bonucchi said. "It's probably one of my favorite soundtracks I listen to, but I've never actually gone to see the show."

"Chicago," as it’s been around since 1975, has been a fan-favorite Broadway musical for many. Kozusko said "Chicago" has been a beloved musical of her’s since she first saw it at a young age. 

"I've always loved the show, I've loved the choreography, I've loved the music," Kozusko said. "I got to learn some of the choreography from visiting artists that visited my dance studio when I was as young as 13, and then I learned more of the choreography. So it's just something that I've always looked up to, and it's just such an iconic piece of theater that I've held it on this pedestal for so much of my life."

Similarly, Hemmes said "Chicago" is special to her because of a personal connection.

"I am also a dancer, so with the very dance heaviness of this show, that's why I love going to it, and why I've gone to see it multiple times," Hemmes said. "Fosse dance is like such a very specific style, and so getting to watch professionals do that on stage, all together, with all those really sharp, really fluid moves, is just something that really intrigues me about the show."

Although Bonucchi’s hasn't seen the musical before, she said the thought of being able to experience it for the first time at the Wharton Center is exciting.

"I feel like Chicago is just such a classic Broadway staple," Bonucchi said. "I feel like anybody who knows and loves Broadway at least has seen it once, or knows of the show. So I feel like that's the main appeal to me... It's just something that everyone's got to experience at least once in their lives."

Whether audience members are familiar with "Chicago" or not, Kozusko thinks there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The music and audience engagement are particularly special in this show, Kozusko said. 

"It's really fun that we get to break the fourth wall with this show and invite the audience in, so you'll feel part of it in a way that I think a lot of shows you don't get that chance," Kozusko said.

Additionally, Kozusko said the musical goes in-depth into understanding certain aspects of society, such as the sensationalization of news stories, the often inaccurate perceptions of celebrities and how the justice system can be twisted or taken advantage of.

"It says even more about human nature and what we value and what we find entertaining, but also what we prioritize," Kozusko said. "So I would love if (the audience) took away just a little bit more of an introspective energy or nature about that and if it causes them to look within and they're like, ‘Huh, that really does say something about the way that I see the world (or) the way that other people see the world.’"

For more information on showtimes, tickets, or "Chicago" itself, visit the Wharton Center’s website here.

For students interested in attending a pre-show event, The Wharton Center Student Marketing Organization will be hosting a College Night on Thursday, April 10 from 6 p.m. to showtime. Any students who purchased tickets for the show for any date are invited to attend. RSVP is encouraged.