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

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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.

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BWW Review: CHICAGO at Music Theatre Wichita, A Dazzling Production
by Craig Richardson - Jul 30, 2019


'Welcome. Ladies and Gentlemen, you are about to see a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery-all those things we all hold near and dear to our hearts. Thank you.'

Theater Latte Da Presents Broadway Hit CHICAGO
by Julie Musbach - Jul 17, 2019


Theater Latte Da today announced casting for CHICAGO, Broadway's longest-running American musical. Winner of 7 Tony awards including Best Musical Revival, CHICAGO features a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The musical, based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, is directed by Theater Latte Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein with Music Direction by Denise Prosek and choreography by Kelli Foster Warder.

What Are The Longest-Running Broadway Shows of All-Time?
by Team BWW - Jul 13, 2019


Which Broadway shows are the longest running of all time? Which current Broadway productions have a chance of breaking the top ten? We've got the full list!

BWW Review: da Bologna a Chicago, la seconda tappa del Summer Musical Festival della BSMT
by Valeria Venturelli - Jun 26, 2019


Si e conclusa anche la VII edizione del Summer Musical Festival, rassegna di teatro musicale firmata BSMT. Non ho potuto assistere all'ultimo spettacolo, Il bacio della donna ragno, ma fortunatamente ero presente il 25 maggio al Teatro Duse, quando i ragazzi dell'accademia di musical bolognese hanno portato in scena CHICAGO, opera del 1975 estremamente popolare e nota anche grazie alla sua trasposizione cinematografica del 2002.

Harpsichordist Jory Vinikour, Chicago Philharmonic Headline World-Premiere Release Of Ned Rorem's 'Concertino Da Camera'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 5, 2019


Harpsichordist Jory Vinikour, a two-time Grammy nominee, and the Chicago Philharmonic, a professional, musician-governed ensemble now in its 30th season, headline the new Cedille Records album 20th Century Harpsichord Concertos, featuring the first professional recording and first commercial release of Ned Rorem's neoclassical 1946 Concertino da Camera.

VIDEO: Chita Rivera Performs 'All That Jazz' in this Original CHICAGO Footage!
by Linnae Medeiros - May 16, 2019


Chicago is giving us a peek at all the razzle dazzle of the show's original 1975 production with this throwback to Broadway's original Velma Kelly, Chita Rivera, performing 'All That Jazz' choreographed by the legendary Bob Fosse! Check out the footage below!

VIDEO: Get Ready for FOSSE/VERDON with Original CHICAGO Footage!
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2019


Check out some original footage from Chicago in 1975, featuring Verdon and the great Chita Rivera!

BWW Review: CHICAGO at Musical Theatre Southwest
by Beth Leitman - Apr 16, 2019


BWW Review: CHICAGO at Musical Theatre Southwest

BWW Interview: Christie Brinkley of CHICAGO at The Venetian Theater In The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
by Debbie Hall - Apr 7, 2019


Supermodel and actress Christie Brinkley heard the call of Broadway again when she joins the national tour of the Tony Award-winning hit musical Chicago as Roxie Hart. Her next stop, after Phoenix, is Las Vegas for a limited seven-show engagement at The Venetian Theatre in The Venetian Resort Las Vegas from April 10-14.

BWW Review: Berkeley Preparatory School Wows Audiences with Their Production of Kander & Ebb's CHICAGO
by Peter Nason - Mar 16, 2019


Beautifully choreographed by Seth Travaglino and directed by Chris Marshall, this is one of the finest high school shows you'll see.

NiCori Teen Performance Ensemble Presents CHICAGO - The High School Edition
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2019


NiCori Studios & Productions will present CHICAGO - The High School Edition today, January 25 at 6pm, Saturday, January 26 at 2pm and 5pm and Sunday, January 27 at 3pm at the United Way of Montclair.

NiCori Teen Performance Ensemble Presents CHICAGO - The High School Edition
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2019


NiCori Studios & Productions will present CHICAGO - The High School Edition on Friday, January 25 at 6pm, Saturday, January 26 at 2pm and 5pm and Sunday, January 27 at 3pm at the United Way of Montclair.

Chicago Philharmonic Heads To South Shore Cultural Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2018


After yet another summer of record participation, Side by Side with the Chicago Philharmonic will perform for the second time at South Shore Cultural Center on December 16 2018 for a holiday community concert with guest conductor Emanuele Andrizzi. The program, presented as a part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks initiative, invites students and community members to play alongside professional Chicago Philharmonic musicians in a series of free, public concerts in Chicago's beautiful parks. Joining the orchestra and community members for this special holiday concert will be members of the Hyde Park Youth Symphony, bringing together diverse young musicians from the South side of Chicago.

BWW Review: Fosse Influences Almost Saves Touring 'CHICAGO' at the Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - Nov 30, 2018


As the red-jacket usher guided us to our seats before the opening curtain of 'Chicago' at the Connor Palace she said, 'I love musical theater, especially if the show has a Fosse influence.'

BWW Review: CHICAGO at Mogador Theatre
by Alan Henry - Oct 25, 2018


Though the French public is more familiar with Chicago through the Rob Marshall movie of 2002, there has already been a French-language version at the Casino de Paris in 2004, but it actually came from Canada as part of an international tour.  Even before Stage Entertainment took over, that production was so successful that it was extended with a French cast taking over from the Canadians.  After the recent German production, Stage Entertainment could legitimately bring the show back to Paris.  After all, the spirit of Mr. Fosse had already entered the walls of Mogador Theatre since the international tour of Dancin' was transferred in 1981.   

The 1975 Announces North American Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 15, 2018


The 1975 announced their 2019 tour today. The band will perform in Guadalajara, Mexico on March 20 before kicking off their North American run in Phoenix on April 15. Special guests Pale Waves and No Rome will appear on select dates outlined in the routing below.

BWW Review: CHICAGO BRINGS MAGIC to Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Sep 19, 2018


CHICAGO BRINGS MAGIC to Straz Center

The Eagles' THEIR GREATEST HITS 1971-1975 Becomes Best-Selling Album Of All-Time
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 20, 2018


The Eagles can now add another accolade to their unparalleled resume – Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 is the best-selling album of all time, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which recently certified the album 38x Platinum, accounting for sales and streams of more than 38 million copies since its release in February of 1976. Later that same year, in December, the band followed up with Hotel California, which is now the third best-selling album of all time, certified 26x Platinum by the RIAA for sales and streams of more than 26 million copies.

Photo Flash: Judy Gold, Robert Cuccioli, Mara Davi and More Star in Gingold Theatrical Group's CHICAGO
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2018


Gingold Theatrical Group presents Chicago, the basis of the long running Broadway musical. Written in 1926 by Maurine Dallas Watkins, Chicago is best known today as the inspiration for the 1975 stage musical Chicago.

Mara Davi, Robert Creighton, Robert Cuccioli and More to Star in CHICAGO for Shaw Fest
by Julie Musbach - Jul 23, 2018


Gingold Theatrical Group announces the next presentation of the 13th Season of Project Shaw at Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre

CHICAGO The Musical Returns To South Africa
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2018


A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin surrounded by the razzle dazzle of the world's sexiest musical returns in 2019! YOU'VE GOT IT COMIN' as the story of the award-winning Broadway and West End musical CHICAGO unfolds to show-stopping songs including 'All that Jazz', 'Cell Block Tango' and 'Mister Cellophane'.

VIDEO: First Look at RAGTIME at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2018


Ragtime, based on E.L. Doctorow's 1975 novel and featuring a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens will run June 13 - July 1 on the Main Stage at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of DeSales University.

Druid Theatre Company's Acclaimed WAITING FOR GODOT At Chicago Shakespeare
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018


Chicago Shakespeare Theater welcomes back Ireland's Druid theatre company-"one of the world's greatest acting ensembles" (The Guardian)-with its critically acclaimed production of Samuel Beckett's masterpiece, Waiting for Godot. Staged by Tony Award-winning director Garry Hynes, the production will be presented for a limited engagement in the Courtyard Theater as part of WorldStage at Chicago Shakespeare, May 23-June 3, 2018.

CHICAGO vuelve en formato inmersivo a Principe Pio
by Andrea Incera - May 17, 2018


El proximo 27 de Mayo en el Gran Teatro Principe Pio.

The Artistic Home Announces 2018-19 Season
by Julie Musbach - Apr 27, 2018


The Artistic Home Ensemble will present the Chicago premiere of Lauren Gunderson's ADA AND THE ENGINE as the final entry in its three-play 2018-19 season, according to company Artistic Director Kathy Scambiatterra, who announced the season today. The 36-year-old Gunderson was the most-produced playwright in America during 2017, according to American Theatre Magazine.

Chicago FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Chicago have there been?
Chicago has had 13 productions including Broadway which opened in 1975, Broadway which opened in 1975, West End which opened in 1979, Off-Broadway which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 1996, US Tour which opened in 1997, West End which opened in 1997, US Tour which opened in 1997, US Tour which opened in 2012, US Tour which opened in 2014, US Tour which opened in 2016, West End which opened in 2018 and US Tour which opened in 2022.
What Tony Awards has Chicago been nominated for?
Chicago has been nominated for the following Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Fred Ebb, Best Book of a Musical for Bob Fosse, Best Choreography for Bob Fosse, Best Costume Design for Patricia Zipprodt, Best Direction of a Musical for Bob Fosse, Best Lighting Design for Jules Fisher, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for John Kander, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Fred Ebb, and Best Scenic Design for Tony Walton.

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