Chicago
The 1997 Davitt College Production
ALL THAT JAZZ
In February 1997, the glittering, high-stakes world of 1920s Broadway took over Davitt College with a dazzling production of the hit musical Chicago.
✦ The Story
First staged on Broadway in 1973, Chicago brought a thrilling blend of vaudeville, crime, and sensational jazz to the school stage. Following the scandalous exploits of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in the county jail, the production delivered sharp satire, dazzling choreography, and iconic numbers like "All That Jazz" and "Razzle Dazzle".
■ The Production
Led by producer Michael Brett and musical director Phil Duffy, with stage direction and dialogue coaching by Ruth Phelan, the 1997 show exemplified the core of the Transition Year project. Students managed all facets of production—from art sets designed by Agnes Nyland and Breda Burns to props, publicity, and programme compilation.
Production Year
The era of glitz and glamour arrived at Davitt College.
Broadway Origin
Celebrating the iconic 1973 musical brought to our school stage.
Musical Numbers
An unforgettable score featuring classics from All That Jazz to Razzle Dazzle.
Student-Led
A Transition Year project where students managed all production aspects.
Musical Numbers
Relive the energy and rhythm of the original score that powered our 1991 production.
Act One
9 NumbersBack To School
Full Chorus
School Anthem
Ms. Hamilton (Noelle Horan) & Chorus
You Don't Own Me
Dave (John King)
I Need A Little Time
Maria (Mary Reddington) & Dave (John King)
Forever Young
Ms. Hamilton (Noelle Horan)
Fame
Viv (Monica Ellicott) & Chorus
Hungry Eyes
Spike (Richard Heneghan)
Hey Baby
Angel Face (Sean Mulroy)
Cool Rider
Toni (Anita Deasy)
Act Two & Three
15 NumbersOver Load
Dave (John King)
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Viv (Monica Ellicott) & Girls Chorus
Footloose
Spike (Richard Heneghan)
Lady In Red
Dave (John King)
Out Here On My Own
Maria (Mary Reddington)
Woman In Love
Maria (Mary Reddington)
Should've Known Better
Dave (John King)
Wicked Game
Dave (John King)
Be My Baby
Toni (Anita Deasy)
Stay
Angel Face (Sean Mulroy)
Show Me Heaven
Maria (Mary Reddington)
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
Maria (Mary Reddington) & Spike (Richard Heneghan)
Life Ain't Worth Living
Toni (Anita Deasy)
Everybody
Angel Face (Sean Mulroy) & Michael Horkan
Time of My Life
Maria (Mary Reddington) & Spike (Richard Heneghan)
The Cook County Jail Archives
Explore highlights from our historical photo archive showcasing the cast and creative team behind the 1997 production.
Ms. Burns, Carol McDonagh & Kate Wright
Laura Butler (Matron)
Anne Marie Reaney (Roxie)
The Cast
Karl Cafolla (MC)
Darragh McHugh (Billy Flynn)
Frances Toner (Mary Sunshine)
Marian Gallagher (Velma)
The Boys Chorus
Ruth Phelan (Director)
Tony Staunton (Amos)
Frank Scully (Sergeant Fogarty)
The Production Team
Michael Brett
Ruth Phelan
Phil Duffy
Richard Heneghan (Bass), Michael Buckton (Guitar), Michael Baynes (Percussion), Gary Wynne (Piano), Debbie Lester (Trumpet)
Jason Guthrie & Louise Cresham
Gerry Duffy, Mick Monaghan & Martin Lydon
Agnes Nyland, Breda Burns
TY Team: Sabrina Sweeney, Esther O'Grady, Lizzie Noone, Nadine Doyle, Tony Staunton, Paul Killian, Kate Wright, Nuala Doyle, Anne Philbin, Carol MacDonagh, John Ralph, Una Hall, John Flanagan, Gillian Conroy, Stephanie Hopkins.
Donna Jennings
Frankie McDonald
Terry Coleman
Maria Ketterick
Ger King & Catríona Owens
Administration & Support
Ms. Claire Conlon & TY Team: Siobhan McGrath, Pamela Quigley, Hillary Tolan, Lorraine Lavelle, John Flanagan, Emmet Hunt
Patsy Gibbons
Patsy Noone
Ioseph McGowan
The Cast
Annmarie Reaney
Marian Gallagher
Darragh McHugh
Tony Staunton
Laura Butler
Frances Toner
Karl Caffola
Paul Killian
Brendan Duffy
Lizzie Noone
Leah McDonnell
Laura Walsh
Sinead Kelly
Denise McDonagh
Fiona Bartley, Breita Butler, Patricia Corcoran, Cathriona Dever, Breda Doyle, Nadine Doyle, Ester O'Grady, Una Hall, Sharon Hoban, Lorraine Horan, Stephaine Hopkins, Marguerite Joyce, Sinead Kelly, Ashling McDonagh, Denise McDonagh, Anne Marie McDonnell, Leah McDonnell, Lorraine McGreevy, Fiona McHale, Elaine Moylette
Karl Cafolla, Brendan Duffy, Paul Killian, Damian McLoughlin, Peter O'Malley, Ger Walsh
Special Thanks
With sincere gratitude to the staff, students, and supporters who made our 1997 production of "Chicago" possible.
School Leadership
Principal Patsy Noone, for his support and encouragement. Thanks also to the staff and students of Davitt College for their ongoing commitment.
Creative Team
Voice Coaching: Ruth Phelan. Art Design: Agnes Nyland, Breda Burns & students. Make-up: Ger King & Catríona Owens.
Publicity & Operations
Programme: Ms. Claire Conlon & TY team. Front of House: Patsy Gibbons. Poster Design: Denise McDonagh.
Sponsors & Support
Our many local advertisers for their generosity, and a special thanks to the parents who chauffeured the cast to rehearsals.
