One would be forgiven for thinking Mr Ahlbom had come to opera from a long career providing the entertainment at children’s birthday parties.At times the staging seemed little more than a variety show padded out to opera length, complete with contortionists, acrobats and a disappearing act.

Chicago.Teatro Nuevo Apolo (Madrid).11 de junio de 1999.Música: John Kander;letra y canciones: Fred Ebb;Producción original dirigida y producida por : Bob Fosse;Basada en la obra teatral de Maurine Dallas Watkins.