News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Chicago 1975 - Articles Page 2

Ages: 12+
Opened: June 3, 1975
Closing: August 27, 1977

Chicago - 1975 Broadway History , Info & More


46th Street Theatre
226 W.46th St. New York, NY

Based on the play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins

Escrito por Fred Ebb y Bob Fosse, con música de John Kander y letras de Fred Ebb, Chicago ha sido visto por más de 17 millones de espectadores en todo el mundo, y ha recaudado la espectacular cifra de más de 850 millones de dólares. Ambientado en medio de la extravagante decadencia de los años 20, este musical cuenta la historia de Roxie Hart y Velma Kelly, dos mujeres ambiciosas encerradas por crímenes pasionales, que luchan por conseguir el favor de Billy Flynn, un famoso abogado que utiliza a la prensa sensacionalista para conseguir la libertad de sus clientes.


Chicago - 1975 - Broadway Cast

Get Chicago Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

Chicago - 1975 - Broadway Articles Page 2

BWW Reviews: AMERICAN BUFFALO, Wyndham's Theatre, April 27 2015
by Gary Naylor - Apr 28, 2015


Gary Naylor sees an important work of 20th century drama delivered with great confidence by superstar actors but, ultimately, finds it just a little too bloodless for his tastes.

Photo Coverage: John Kander, James Rado & More Celebrate Abe Jacob
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 7, 2014


Long-time friends, associates and family gathered last night (October 6) to celebrate the 70th birthday of one of the theatre community's most treasured members - award-winning sound designer Abe Jacob.

BWW Interview: Triple Threat Icon Chita Rivera Talks Her Show at Valley Performing Arts Center and the Joys of Her Career
by Don Grigware - Jan 15, 2014


Triple threat Broadway legend Chita Rivera will bring her iconic class and showmanship to the Valley Performing Arts Center January 25 for one performance only at 8 pm. In our chat she tells us a little bit about the new show and talks in great detail about the joys of her career.

Spare Stage Presents David Mamet's OLEANNA, Now thru 6/16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2013


Spare Stage, the award-winning Bay Area theatre company, presents Oleanna, David Mamet's exploration of sexual politics in academia, for two weekends only, tonight, June 6-16 at EXIT's Studio Theatre, 156 Eddy Street in downtown San Francisco. The drama features AaRon Murphy and Frannie Morrison, and is directed by Stephen Drewes.

Spare Stage Presents David Mamet's OLEANNA, 6/6-16
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 22, 2013


Spare Stage, the award-winning Bay Area theatre company, presents Oleanna, David Mamet's exploration of sexual politics in academia, for two weekends only, June 6-16 at EXIT's Studio Theatre, 156 Eddy Street in downtown San Francisco. The drama features Aaron Murphy and Frannie Morrison, and is directed by Stephen Drewes.

Spare Stage Presents David Mamet's OLEANNA, 6/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013


Spare Stage, the award-winning Bay Area theatre company, presents Oleanna, David Mamet's exploration of sexual politics in academia, for two weekends only, June 6-16 at EXIT's Studio Theatre, 156 Eddy Street in downtown San Francisco. The drama features Aaron Murphy and Frannie Morrison, and is directed by Stephen Drewes.

CURTAINS, from The Creators of Cabaret & Chicago, Set for European Professional Premiere Tonight, July 25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2012


Curtains, the backstage musical comedy whodunit from the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, will get its European professional premiere production in a strictly limited 6-week season at the Landor Theatre from tonight, 25 July - 1 September.

CURTAINS, from The Creators of Cabaret & Chicago, Set for European Professional Premiere July 25
by James T Harding - May 28, 2012


Curtains, the backstage musical comedy whodunit from the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, will get its European professional premiere production in a strictly limited 6-week season at the Landor Theatre from 25 July - 1 September.

Chita Rivera, Maria Friedman, et al. Set for Kander & Ebb Gala at Drury Lane Theatre, 4/24
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2011


According to published reports, stage veterans Chita Rivera, Tommy Tune, Elaine Paige, Janie Dee, Maria Friedman and Marvin Hamlisch will perform in a Kander & Ebb gala tribute on April 24. The event, which will take place at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, will feature songs from some of their best-know shows, including Chicago, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, and Cabaret.

TheatreZone Founders On Broadway For Gwen Verdon: I'm Not Lola Tribute
by Beau Higgins - Jul 20, 2011


Gwen Verdon, one of Broadway's biggest stars during its golden era and beyond, and winner of four Tony Awards, was recently honored by the Dancers Over 40 organization in New York at the star-studded tribute 'Gwen Verdon: I'm not Lola.'

KC Rep Adds CABARET To 10-11 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2011


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.

KC Rep Adds CABARET To 10-11 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2011


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.

KC Rep's CABARET Plays 3/18-4-10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2011


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.

KC Rep's CABARET Plays 3/18-4/10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2011


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.

KC Rep Adds CABARET To 10-11 Season Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 4, 2010


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.

Thodos Dance Chicago Presents Ann Reinking's FOSSE TRILOGY, 11/13 & 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2009


Thodos Dance Chicago's Fall Concert 2009, featuring the company's premiere of Fosse Trilogy set by legendary Broadway and film veteran Ann Reinking, will be presented in two performances: Friday November 13, 2009 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie and Saturday, November 28 at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago.

Thodos Dance Chicago Presents Ann Reinking's FOSSE TRILOGY, 11/13 & 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2009


Thodos Dance Chicago's Fall Concert 2009, featuring the company's premiere of Fosse Trilogy set by legendary Broadway and film veteran Ann Reinking, will be presented in two performances: Friday November 13, 2009 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie and Saturday, November 28 at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago.

Thodos Dance Chicago Presents Ann Reinking's FOSSE TRILOGY, 11/13 & 11/28
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 6, 2009


Thodos Dance Chicago's Fall Concert 2009, featuring the company's premiere of Fosse Trilogy set by legendary Broadway and film veteran Ann Reinking, will be presented in two performances: Friday November 13, 2009 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie and Saturday, November 28 at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago.

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 - 1975 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1976 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Fred Ebb
1976 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Bob Fosse
1976 Tony Awards Best Choreography Bob Fosse
1976 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Patricia Zipprodt
1976 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Bob Fosse
1976 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1976 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert Fryer
1976 Tony Awards Best Musical James Cresson
1976 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre John Kander
1976 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Fred Ebb
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Jerry Orbach
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Chita Rivera
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Gwen Verdon
1976 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Tony Walton

Videos