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2 hours 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 14, 1996

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Mondays at 7pm
Tuesdays at 7pm
Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm
Sundays at 2pm and 7pm

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​Looking for some Broadway razzle dazzle? Since its Broadway revival in 1996, Chicago has captivated audiences with its razor-sharp satire, unforgettable score, and timeless story of fame, scandal, and corruption.



What's it all about? Set in the Prohibition-era jazz age, Chicago follows the trials of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, two women accused of murder, as they vie for the spotlight and a chance to escape conviction with the help of smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn. The show is a biting commentary on media sensationalism and the public’s fascination with celebrity, making it as relevant today as when it first premiered.



The original production of Chicago debuted on Broadway in 1975, with a score by John Kander and Fred Ebb​ and choreography by the legendary Bob Fosse. While it received critical acclaim, the show truly found its enduring success with the 1996 revival, directed by Walter Bobbie and featuring Ann Reinking’s Fosse-inspired choreography. The revival swept the 1997 Tony Awards, winning six, including Best Revival of a Musical, and has become a staple of Broadway ever since.



A minimalist yet striking production design sets Chicago apart. Eschewing elaborate sets, the show relies on sleek black costumes, a prominently featured jazz band on stage, and Fosse’s signature choreography. The stripped-down aesthetic highlights the performers and the music, creating an intimate and electrifying atmosphere that feels fresh even decades later.



The score is a major highlight, with iconic numbers like “All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango,” and “Razzle Dazzle” capturing the glitz, grit, and irony of the show’s world. The music, paired with Ebb’s witty lyrics, delivers a captivating blend of humor, cynicism, and drama that has made Chicago a musical theater classic.



Now the longest-running American musical in Broadway history, Chicago has also found international acclaim with productions around the world and a 2002 Academy Award-winning film adaptation, starring Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones.



Whether you’re drawn to its sizzling dance numbers, unforgettable music, or its sly critique of society, Chicago remains a landmark of musical theater, proving that some things truly never go out of style.


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Ryoko Yonekura Will No Longer Return to CHICAGO in November Due to Injury
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2022


Ryoko Yonekura has withdrawn from her previously announced engagement in CHICAGO, which she was scheduled to perform on Broadway from November 7th thru November 20th, under doctor's orders due to a lower back injury.

Photos: CHICAGO Welcomes Angelica Ross, Brandon Victor Dixon And More!
by Show Highlights - September 19, 2022


See first look photos at the new cast of Chicago on Broadway featuring Angelica Ross as Roxie Hart, Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly, Brandon Victor Dixon as Billy Flynn, and more!

VIDEO: Angelica Ross and Brandon Victor Dixon Take First Bows in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2022


Last night, September 12, Angelica Ross ('Pose,' 'American Horror Story') made her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago.  Also joining the company on Monday were Brandon Victor Dixon in the role of 'Billy Flynn' and Amra-Faye Wright who returned to the role of 'Velma Kelly'. Check out video of their first curtain call!

Photos: Angelica Ross and Brandon Victor Dixon Take Their First Bows in CHICAGO
by Bruce Glikas - September 13, 2022


Last night, September 12, Angelica Ross ('Pose,' 'American Horror Story') made her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago. Also joining the company on Monday were Brandon Victor Dixon in the role of 'Billy Flynn' and Amra-Faye Wright who returned to the role of 'Velma Kelly'. Check out photos from their first curtain call here!

Brandon Victor Dixon and Amra-Faye Wright Will Join CHICAGO This Month
by Stephi Wild - September 1, 2022


Chicago will welcome back Amra-Faye Wright in the role of “Velma Kelly” and welcomes Brandon Victor Dixon in the role of “Billy Flynn” joining previously announced Angelica Ross as “Roxie Hart” starting Monday, September 12 at the Ambassador Theatre.

VIDEO: Meet CHICAGO's New Roxie- POSE Star Angelica Ross
by Sneak Peek - August 25, 2022


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome actress and human rights advocate Angelica Ross making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart beginning Monday, September 12, 2022. Ross just met the press ahead of her opening night and we are taking you inside the big day at the Civilian Hotel. Watch this video as she chats about how she landed the role, what Broadway means to her, and so much more!

Photos: CHICAGO's Angelica Ross Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - August 24, 2022


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome actress and human rights advocate Angelica Ross ('Pose,' 'American Horror Story') making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart beginning Monday, September 12, 2022. See photos of Angelia Ross at CIVILIAN Hotel here!

VIDEO: First Look at Angelica Ross in Rehearsal For CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - August 22, 2022


Angelica Ross will take on the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway next month. Ross makes her Broadway debut in the role beginning Monday, September 12, 2022. Ross has given an inside look into rehearsals with a video on her official Twitter account of the song 'Nowadays'.

VIDEO: Erich Bergen is All About His New Broadway Gig in CHICAGO
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - August 12, 2022


Erich Bergen joined the company of Broadway's Chicago earlier this month and he's checking in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to chat about the experience so far.

Photos: First Look at Erich Bergen, Charity Angel Dawson, and the Cast of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - August 9, 2022


All new production photos have been released for Chicago. The cast of Chicago currently features Charlotte d'Amboise as Roxie Hart, Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly, Erich Bergen as Billy Flynn, Evan Harrington as Amos Hart, Charity Angél Dawson as Matron “Mama” Morton and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.

Angelica Ross Will Play Roxie Hart in CHICAGO Beginning Next Month
by Stephi Wild - August 4, 2022


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome actress and human rights advocate Angelica Ross (“Pose,” “American Horror Story”) making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart beginning Monday, September 12, 2022.

Ryoko Yonekura Will Return to CHICAGO as Roxie in November
by Stephi Wild - August 1, 2022


Japanese superstar Ryoko Yonekura will return to the Broadway production by popular demand in the role of “Roxie Hart” for 16 performances only, Nov 7 to Nov 20, 2022, at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Charity Angel Dawson to Join CHICAGO as Matron Mama Morton
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 22, 2022


Charity Angel Dawson will be joining the cast of Chicago on Broadway as Matron Mama Morton! With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, Chicago is now the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history.

CHICAGO: A History, Part 1- Merry Murderesses Set the Scene
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2022


Discover the story behind one of the greatest musicals in history as we dive deep into the history of Broadway's longest-running American musical, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse's, 'Chicago.'

Erich Bergen Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO as Billy Flynn in August
by Stephi Wild - July 18, 2022


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes Erich Bergen in the role of “Billy Flynn” starting Monday, August 1 through Sunday, September 11 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC) 

Photos: CHICAGO Celebrates 10,000 Performances on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - June 24, 2022


Last night, Chicago celebrated a landmark 10,000 performances on Broadway! The musical will mark the milestone at the June 25 matinee, but the company celebrated with a special curtain call following the June 23 performance at the Ambassador Theatre.

Emma Pittman Extends Run as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 20, 2022


Emma Pittman has taken to Instagram to share that she will be continuing to star as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway for another week! Check out her post here!

Photos: First Look at Jennifer Holliday, Emma Pittman, and Lana Gordon in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - June 14, 2022


All new production photos have been released of Jennifer Holliday as “Matron Mama Morton” and Emma Pittman as “Roxie Hart” in Chicago, Broadway’s longest running American musical, now celebrating it’s 25th year on Broadway.

CHICAGO to Welcome Back Bianca Marroquín as Roxie
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 10, 2022


The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome back Latina sensation Bianca Marroquín in the role of “Roxie Hart” starting Tuesday, June 21 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

Jennifer Holliday Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO Beginning Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2022


The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome Tony and Grammy Award winning Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday back to Broadway in the role of “Matron Mama Morton” beginning Thursday, June 9, 2022. Find out how long Holliday will be in the show and how to get tickets.

Emma Pittman Will Join CHICAGO Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2022


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome “The Search for Roxie!” winner Emma Pittman, making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart beginning Monday, June 6, 2022.

Photos: First Look at Pamela Anderson, Lana Gordon & More in CHICAGO
by Nicole Rosky - April 26, 2022


Get a first look at photos of Pamela Anderson in costume starring as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway and the rest of the cast!

Photos: CHICAGO Star Pamela Anderson Takes Her First Bows on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - April 12, 2022


Check out photos as Chicago welcomed actress and activist Pamela Anderson making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart! Go inisde Pam's opening night as she takes her first Broadway bows!

Pamela Anderson Will Make Broadway Debut Tonight in CHICAGO
by Nicole Rosky - April 12, 2022


The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Pamela! The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome actress and activist Pamela Anderson making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart beginning tonight, April 12, 2022. She will play an 8-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC) through Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Lana Gordon, Ryan Silverman, and Brenda Braxton Will Return to CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - April 6, 2022


Lana Gordon and Drama Desk nominee Ryan Silverman will return to Chicago in the roles of Velma Kelly and Billy Flynn, respectively, on Tuesday, April 12 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.; New York, NY). They join Tony Award nominee Brenda Braxton, who previously played Velma Kelly and now takes on the role of Matron “Mama” Morton.

Chicago FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I get Rush Tickets for Chicago on Broadway?

Price: $49.00
Where: Box Office only
Limit: Two per customer
Restrictions: Not available for Saturday evenings - Subject to availability.

How do I get Standing Room Only for Chicago on Broadway?

Price: $27
Where: Box Office
Limit: Two per customer
Restrictions:  Available day of performance only when the performance is sold out.

How long has Chicago been running on Broadway?
Chicago opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (Broadway) on Thursday Nov 14, 1996 and has now been running for 27 years.
What are the songs in Chicago and what's the order?
All That Jazz
Funny Honey
Cell Block Tango
When You're Good to Momma
Tap Dance
All I Care About
A Little Bit of Good
We Both Reached for the Gun
Roxie
I Can't Do It Alone
Chicago After Midnight
My Own Best Friend
I Know a Girl
Me and My Baby
Mister Cellophane
When Velma Takes the Stand
Razzle Dazzle
Class
Nowadays
R.S.V.P.
Keep It Hot
Ten Percent
No
It
Loopin' De Loop
Rose Colored Glasses
Pansy Eyes
Overture
Entr’acte
Hot Honey Rag
Finale
Chicago does not include any gunshot noises. In the show, the drummer creates 'gunshot' like sounds, but these would not be confused with actual gunshot noises.

Chicago History

Other Productions of Chicago

1975   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1979   West End London Production
West End
1996   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
1996   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1997   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1997   West End London Revival
West End
1997   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
2012   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2014   US Tour National Tour (2014-2015)
US Tour
US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2018   West End West End Return Engagement
West End
2022   US Tour US Tour
US Tour

Chicago Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Bebe Neuwirth
1997 Tony Awards Best Choreography Ann Reinking
1997 Tony Awards Best Costume Design William Ivey Long
1997 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Walter Bobbie
1997 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Ken Billington
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical James Naughton
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Marcia Lewis
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Bebe Neuwirth
1997 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Barry and Fran Weissler
1997 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Kardana Productions, Inc
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Bebe Neuwirth
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Ann Reinking
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Walter Bobbie
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Joel Grey

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