MIMICRY AND MURDER: FEMALE IMPERSONATION IN CHICAGO

From: The Journal of American Drama and Theatre | Date: October 1, 2006| Author: Striff, Erin | Copyright information

"Ladies and gentleman, you are about to see a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery-all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts."1 So begins the musical Chicago, reminding us that no crime is so heinous that it can't be re-presented as entertainment. Cultural representations of true crime narratives have become exceptionally popular, and the stage is no exception. From the hate crime central to The Laramie Project, to the murders pinned on...

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