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A Historic Moment for Greek Theatre
With music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse, Chicago remains one of the most iconic productions in musical theatre. This tour marks a milestone: Nadia Boule stars as Roxie Hart, becoming the first Greek actress to play the role. She performs alongside a dynamic international cast including Laura Tyrer as Velma Kelly, Matt Blaker as Billy Flynn, Amy Webb as Mama Morton, and Danny Becker as Amos Hart.
“We are extremely proud to be part of the incredible Chicago The Musical production,” said Panagiotis Papadimas, General Manager of Papadimas AVL. “This project has not only captivated audiences across Europe but has also given us the chance to showcase the strength of our team and the trust we place in our technology partners.”
Lighting Design That Tells the Story
The tour brings to life the original bold and theatrical lighting design by Broadway legend Ken Billington. Translating this vision for multiple venues across Europe was a complex task. Papadimas AVL took on the challenge, ensuring that the design’s artistic impact remained intact at every stop. To support these technical needs, they chose lighting and control products from ETC, valued for their dependable quality.
“The project has been a rewarding challenge, with performances already held in Athens, Thessaloniki, Cyprus, Ljubljana, Vienna, Tallinn, and soon in Ankara and Istanbul,” Papadimas noted. “We’re humbled by the response from audiences and proud of what our team has accomplished.”
A Look at the Touring Lighting Setup
To meet the artistic and logistical demands of this major tour, Papadimas AVL assembled a powerful and versatile lighting package featuring ETC fixtures and control desks:
Consoles and Fixtures:
- 2 ETC Gio @5 consoles
- 33 ETC Source Four LED Series 2 Lustr
- 51 ETC Source Four LED Series 2 Tungsten
- 18 High End Systems Halcyon Titanium
- 24 High End Systems SolaFrame 1500
- 24 High End Systems SolaPix 7
A Lasting Collaboration
As Chicago The Musical continues its tour across Europe, Papadimas AVL relies on lighting and control solutions from ETC – supplied by Athens-based distributor Audio & Vision – Sound, Light & Visual Systems to meet the technical demands of the production. These trusted tools help ensure consistent, high-quality lighting that supports both the creative vision and practical needs of a touring show.
Images courtesy of People Entertainment Group®
