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Who Played Roxie Hart in Chicago

Roxie Hart is a role in Chicago, a musical that opened Broadway in 1996.

​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.

71 actors have played Roxie Hart in Chicago.

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Performer Production Opened
Ann Reinking Broadway Chicago 1975
Candace Tovar Broadway Chicago 1975
Gwen Verdon Broadway Chicago 1975
Lenora Nemetz Broadway Chicago 1975
Liza Minnelli Broadway Chicago 1975
Elizabeth Seal West End Chicago 1979
Jenny Logan West End Chicago 1979
Juliet Prowse Los Angeles Chicago 1992
Broadway Chicago 1996
Broadway Chicago 1996
Alyssa Milano Broadway Chicago 1996
Amy Spanger Broadway Chicago 1996
Ana Villafane Broadway Chicago 1996
Angelica Ross Broadway Chicago 1996
Ann Reinking Off-Broadway Chicago 1996
Ann Reinking Broadway Chicago 1996
Ariana Madix Broadway Chicago 1996
Bebe Neuwirth Broadway Chicago 1996
Belle Callaway Broadway Chicago 1996
Bianca Marroquin Broadway Chicago 1996
Bonnie Langford Broadway Chicago 1996
Brandy Norwood Broadway Chicago 1996
Brooke Shields Broadway Chicago 1996
Bryn Dowling Broadway Chicago 1996
Caitlin Carter Broadway Chicago 1996
Charlotte d'Amboise Broadway Chicago 1996
Charlotte d'Amboise Broadway Chicago 1996
Charlotte d'Amboise Broadway Chicago 1996
Christie Brinkley Broadway Chicago 1996
Denise Van Outen Broadway Chicago 1996
Desi Oakley Broadway Chicago 1996
Donna Marie Asbury Broadway Chicago 1996
Dylis Croman Broadway Chicago 1996
Erika Jayne Broadway Chicago 1996
Gretchen Mol Broadway Chicago 1996
Jennifer Nettles Broadway Chicago 1996
Jessica Ernest Broadway Chicago 1996
Jill Nicklaus Broadway Chicago 1996
Kara DioGuardi Broadway Chicago 1996
Karen Ziemba Broadway Chicago 1996
Kate Baldwin Broadway Chicago 1996
Lindsay Roginski Broadway Chicago 1996
Lisa Rinna Broadway Chicago 1996
Marilu Henner Broadway Chicago 1996
Mary Ann Lamb Broadway Chicago 1996
Melanie Griffith Broadway Chicago 1996
Melanie Janine Brown Broadway Chicago 1996
Melissa Rae Mahon Broadway Chicago 1996
Michelle DeJean Broadway Chicago 1996
Michelle T. Williams Broadway Chicago 1996
Nana Visitor Broadway Chicago 1996
Nancy Hess Broadway Chicago 1996
Olivia Holt Broadway Chicago 1996
Paige Davis Broadway Chicago 1996
Petra Nielsen Broadway Chicago 1996
Rachel Schur Broadway Chicago 1996
Rita Wilson Broadway Chicago 1996
Robin Givens Broadway Chicago 1996
Robyn Hurder Broadway Chicago 1996
Rumer Willis Broadway Chicago 1996
Ryoko Yonekura Broadway Chicago 1996
Sandy Duncan Broadway Chicago 1996
Tracy Shayne Broadway Chicago 1996
Veronica Dunne Broadway Chicago 1996
Whitney Leavitt Broadway Chicago 1996
Yonekura Ryoko Broadway Chicago 1996
America Ferrera West End Chicago 1997
Amy Spanger US Tour Chicago 1997
Ann Reinking US Tour Chicago 1997
Belle Callaway US Tour Chicago 1997
Brooke Shields West End Chicago 1997
Charlotte d'Amboise US Tour Chicago 1997
Chita Rivera US Tour Chicago 1997
Chita Rivera West End Chicago 1997
Christie Brinkley West End Chicago 1997
Karen Ziemba US Tour Chicago 1997
Linzi Hateley West End Chicago 1997
Marilu Henner US Tour Chicago 1997
Nana Visitor US Tour Chicago 1997
Nancy Hess US Tour Chicago 1997
Ruthie Henshall West End Chicago 1997
Sandy Duncan US Tour Chicago 1997
Tracy Shayne US Tour Chicago 1997
Christie Brinkley US Tour Chicago 2012
Paige Davis US Tour Chicago 2013
Bianca Marroquin US Tour Chicago 2014
Alexandra Burke West End Chicago 2018
Sarah Soetaert West End Chicago 2018
Evy Vaughan US Tour Chicago (Non-Equity) 2022
Katie Frieden US Tour Chicago (Non-Equity) 2022
Lauren Teyke US Tour Chicago (Non-Equity) 2022
Olivia Lacie Andrews US Tour Chicago (Non-Equity) 2022

Other Roles in Chicago

Role Production Opened
"Me and My Baby" Boy Broadway Chicago 1996
Aaron Broadway Chicago 1996
Amos Hart Broadway Chicago 1996
Annie Broadway Chicago 1996
Bailiff Broadway Chicago 1996
Bailiff/Court Clerk Broadway Chicago 1996
Billy Flinn Broadway Chicago 1996
Billy Flynn Broadway Chicago 1996
Billy Flyyn Broadway Chicago 1996
Court Clerk Broadway Chicago 1996
Court Clerk/Bailiff Broadway Chicago 1996
Doctor Broadway Chicago 1996
Ensemble Broadway Chicago 1996
Fred Casely Broadway Chicago 1996
Go-To-Hell Kitty Broadway Chicago 1996
Go-To-Hell-Kitty Broadway Chicago 1996
Harry Broadway Chicago 1996
Hunyak Broadway Chicago 1996
Judge Broadway Chicago 1996
Judge, Doctor Broadway Chicago 1996
June Broadway Chicago 1996
Juror Broadway Chicago 1996
Liz Broadway Chicago 1996
Mama Morton Broadway Chicago 1996
Martin Harrison Broadway Chicago 1996
Mary Sunshine Broadway Chicago 1996
Matron Broadway Chicago 1996
Matron 'Mama' Morton Broadway Chicago 1996
Matron ‘Mama’ Morton Broadway Chicago 1996
Matron "Mama" Broadway Chicago 1996
Matron "Mama" Morton Broadway Chicago 1996
Matron “Mama” Morton Broadway Chicago 1996
Matron Mama Morton Broadway Chicago 1996
Mona Broadway Chicago 1996
Performer Broadway Chicago 1996
Performer Broadway Chicago 1996
Roxie Broadway Chicago 1996
Roxie Hart Broadway Chicago 1996
Roxy Hart Broadway Chicago 1996
Sergeant Fogarty Broadway Chicago 1996
Standby Broadway Chicago 1996
Swing Broadway Chicago 1996
test Broadway Chicago 1996
The Jury Broadway Chicago 1996
Understudy Broadway Chicago 1996
Velma Kelly Broadway Chicago 1996

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Production Type Year
Chicago US Tour 2017

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