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Run Time:
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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Langford, Goodwin, Hewitt And Lewis-Evans Return To Broadway's CHICAGO 9/7
by BWW News Desk - September 7, 2009


On Monday, September 7, Broadway's Tony Award-winning, razzle-dazzle hit musical CHICAGO will kick-off the fall season by welcoming back four spectacular audience favorites: Bonnie Langford as Roxie Hart, Deidre Goodwin as Velma Kelly, Tom Hewitt as Billy Flynn and Kecia Lewis-Evans as Matron 'Mama' Morton.

Langford, Goodwin, Hewitt And Lewis-Evans Return To Broadway's CHICAGO 9/7
by Charlie Piane - August 27, 2009


On Monday, September 7, Broadway's Tony Award-winning, razzle-dazzle hit musical CHICAGO will kick-off the fall season by welcoming back four spectacular audience favorites: Bonnie Langford as Roxie Hart, Deidre Goodwin as Velma Kelly, Tom Hewitt as Billy Flynn and Kecia Lewis-Evans as Matron 'Mama' Morton.

Jerry Springer 'Razzle Dazzles 'Em' In Broadway's CHICAGO 8/18
by Eddie Varley - August 18, 2009


Talk show legend Jerry Springer joins Broadway's mega-hit CHICAGO in the role of Billy Flynn beginning Aug. 18th.

CHICAGO Announces Talkback Tuesday Series To Feature Samantha Harris 7/14, 8/11
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2009


The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce exciting new details for 'Talkback Tuesdays,' the unique new series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical.

RIALTO CHATTER: Springer Looks Set To ' Razzle Dazzle 'Em' In Broadway's CHICAGO
by Eddie Varley - August 9, 2009


Telecharge.com is revealing that talk show legend Jerry Springer will indeed be joining Broadway's mega-hit CHICAGO in the role of Billy Flynn beginning Aug. 18th.

Jerry Springer Due To 'Dazzle' In CHICAGO At Atlanta's Fox Theatre 9/8 - 9/13
by Eddie Varley - July 24, 2009


Atlanta's Theater of the Stars in Atlanta has announced that Jerry Springer will be starring as slick lawyer Billy Flynn in CHICAGO when it runs at the Fox Theatre, September 8th through 13th.

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO's Samantha Harris Rings The Opening Bell Of The New York Stock Exchange
by Eddie Varley - July 21, 2009


Two-time Emmy Award nominee and celebrated TV personality Samantha Harris ('The Insider,' 'Dancing with the Stars') is making her Broadway stage debut in the starring role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a six-week limited engagement now through Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). The very busy Harris dropped by The New York Stock Exchange this morning and BroadwayWorld.com was there as she 'razzle dazzled' Wall Street!

Save Big With A Special 'Razzle Dazzle' BWW Discount To Broadway's CHICAGO!
by Eddie Varley - July 20, 2009


Now celebrating more than twelve glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, CHICAGO is the 'razzle dazzle' hit of the town ... and it still shows no sign of ever slowing down! But you can catch it at a special price with our BWW Discount!

RIALTO CHATTER: Will Springer Bring His West End 'Razzle Dazzle' To Broadway's CHICAGO?
by Eddie Varley - July 15, 2009


The New York Times is reporting that talk show host Jerry Springer, who just finished up a successful six-week run as Billy Flynn in the musical CHICAGO in London's West End, is now in talks to play the role on Broadway.

CHICAGO Announces Talkback Tuesday Series To Feature Samantha Harris 7/14, 8/11
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2009


The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce exciting new details for 'Talkback Tuesdays,' the unique new series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical.

DESTINY'S CHILD Star Michelle Williams Set To Appear As 'Roxie' in West End's CHICAGO 7/13
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2009


Michelle Williams will make her West End stage debut starring as 'Roxie Hart' in the smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 13 July until 22 August. Michelle Williams, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer and actress, rose to fame as one third of Destiny's Child. Destiny's Child, comprising Michelle Williams, Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland, is the top selling female group of all time.

CHICAGO Announces Talkback Tuesday Series To Feature Samantha Harris 7/14, 8/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 9, 2009


The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce exciting new details for 'Talkback Tuesdays,' the unique new series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical.

DESTINY'S CHILD Star Michelle Williams Set To Appear As 'Roxie' in West End's CHICAGO 7/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 9, 2009


Michelle Williams will make her West End stage debut starring as 'Roxie Hart' in the smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 13 July until 22 August. Michelle Williams, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer and actress, rose to fame as one third of Destiny's Child. Destiny's Child, comprising Michelle Williams, Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland, is the top selling female group of all time.

Photo Coverage: Samantha Harris Makes Her Broadway Debut As 'Roxie Hart' In CHICAGO!
by Eddie Varley - July 8, 2009


The Great White Way continues to heat up this summer as two-time Emmy Award nominee and celebrated TV personality Samantha Harris ('The Insider,' 'Dancing with the Stars') made her Broadway stage debut in the starring role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a six-week limited engagement on Tuesday, July 7th. Harris will appear in CHICAGO through Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

'Dancing' and 'Insider' Host Harris Joins CHICAGO 7/7
by BWW News Desk - July 7, 2009


The Great White Way continues to heat up this summer when two-time Emmy Award nominee and celebrated TV personality Samantha Harris ('The Insider,' 'Dancing with the Stars') makes her Broadway stage debut in the starring role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a six-week limited engagement, Tuesday, July 7 through Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Photo Coverage: 'Talkback Tuesdays' at CHICAGO with Chandra Wilson
by Peter James Zielinski - June 25, 2009


Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of CHICAGO, the most recent 'Talkback Tuesdays' took place on Tuesday, June 23rd, and featured a post-show conversation with three-time Emmy Award nominee and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson. She will perform in the production through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as she met the 'Talkback' crowd!

Photo Flash: Samantha Harris To Star as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 22, 2009


The Great White Way continues to heat up this summer when two-time Emmy Award nominee and celebrated TV personality Samantha Harris ('The Insider,' 'Dancing with the Stars') makes her Broadway stage debut in the starring role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a six-week limited engagement, Tuesday, July 7 through Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Welcomes Chandra Wilson - Arrivals and Stage Door Fun!
by Walter McBride - June 9, 2009


Emmy Award nominee and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson is now Broadway's Matron 'Mama' Morton in the smash hit musical CHICAGO, for a four-week limited engagement. She joined the show last night Monday, June 8th and will appear through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). Her famous friends and fans came out to see her and BWW was there!

Photo Coverage: Chandra Wilson Takes Her Broadway Bows In 'CHICAGO'
by Walter McBride - June 9, 2009


Broadway heats up this summer now that three-time Emmy Award nominee and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson has stepped into the celebrated role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the smash hit musical CHICAGO. Chandra Wilson joins the production for a four-week limited engagement which began last night, Monday, June 8 through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as she took her first bows as 'Mama' Morton!

Grey's Anatomy Star Chandra Wilson Joins CHICAGO as 'Mama Morton' 6/8
by BWW News Desk - June 8, 2009


Broadway heats up this summer when three-time Emmy Award nominee and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson steps into the celebrated role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the smash hit musical CHICAGO, for a four-week limited engagement, Monday, June 8 through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Chandra Wilson Set For CHICAGO Talkback Tuesdays 6/23, Joins Cast 6/8-7/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 3, 2009


The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce details for the next three installments of 'Talkback Tuesdays,' the unique new series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical.

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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