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Velma Kelly is one of the main characters in the successful 1975 Broadway musical Chicago. Kelly is based on the character "Velma", who first appeared in the 1926 play, also called Chicago, who was in-turn inspired by the life of Belva Gaertner .
Dec 21, 2023 · The Untold Story of Velma Kelly in Chicago • Velma Kelly: The Untold Story • Discover the captivating tale of Velma Kelly, the vaudevillian turned murderess,...
Jul 15, 2008 · Did Velma do it? Find out at Chicago the Musical.
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Unveiling the Inspiration Behind Velma Kelly in 'Chicago' • The Inspiration Behind Velma Kelly • Discover the fascinating backstory behind the fictional char...
Oct 14, 2020 · On the Broadway stage and on the big screen, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly came alive through catchy tunes and sexy dance numbers. But amid the razzle-dazzle of it all, some viewers forget that this outrageous tale of mirth, murder, and media manipulation was based on a terribly true story.
Jan 24, 2003 · Velma Kelly (played by Catherine Zeta Jones) is a sexy stage performer, who finds herself thrown into prison after a fit of rage results in the death of both her husband and her sister who have been carry on an illict affair with each other.
After making her Broadway debut as a dancer in Guys and Dolls (1950), she went on to originate roles in Broadway musicals such as Anita in West Side Story (1957), Velma Kelly in Chicago (1975), and the title role in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993).
