Ann Reinking
Birth Place: Seattle, WA, USA
Krysta Rodriguez Will Join CHICAGO as 'Roxie Hart' (May 20, 2026)
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL is Now Playing at The Auditorium in Chicago (May 5, 2026)
MTI Concert Dance to License Choreographic Works by Lynne Taylor-Corbett (May 4, 2026)
BIO
Ann Reinking received the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Chicago.
Most recently, she served as Choreographer for The Visit on Broadway (2011) and Dance Consultant for An Evening With Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin (2004). Other Choreography: Applause-nat'l tour, Paper Mill Playhouse; Chicago-Encores! NY City Center; "Bye-Bye Birdie"-ABC-TV; Legends -Joffrey Ballet Chicago; Nilsson/Schmillson-Seattle's Spectrum Dance Theatre; Threepenny Opera-Williamstown Theatre Festival; Chicago starring Bebe Neuwirth and Juliet Prowse-Civic Light Opera of Long Beach (L.A. Drama Critics Award); Suite to Sondheim-Pacific Northwest Ballet; Pal Joey-Goodman Theatre of Chicago (Jefferson Award); Theatre: Roxie Hart-Chicago, Encores! NY City Center; Bye-Bye Birdie -nat'l tour opposite Tommy Tune; Bob Fosse's Dancin' (Tony nom.); Sweet Charity (revival); Roxie Hart in Bob Fosse's Chicago; Pippin, Coco, Maggie in Over Here! (Theatre World, Clarence Derwent and Outer Critics Circle Awards), Goodtime Charley (Tony nom.); The Unsinkable Molly Brown. Film: All That Jazz; Annie; Micki and Maude; Movie, Movie. Ms. Reinking is the founder and Artistic Director of the Broadway Theatre Project and in 1994 was awarded the Governor's Award-Ambassador of the Arts for the State of Florida. She received the Tony Award, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Astaire Awards for her choreography of Chicago.
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The original stars of CHICAGO - Tony Award winners Bebe Neuwirth (original Velma Kelly), Ann Reinking (original Roxie Hart & choreographer), Joel Grey (original Amos Hart), James Naughton (original Billy Flynn)
From: Photo Flash: CHICAGO to 'Kill It Worldwide' for 20th Anniversary with New Artwork, Costumes and More
STAGE CREDITS
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[ 1979 ] Kate Jagger
[ 1982 ] Grace Farrell
[ 1984 ] Micki Salinger
Awards and Nominations
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Videos
Video: Whitney Leavitt Gets Tattoo to Celebrate Breaking CHICAGO Ticket Record
by Michael Major - 2026-03-18 16:25:40
Video: Watch Jacqueline B. Arnold Sing 'When You're Good to Mama' in CHICAGO
by Michael Major - 2025-08-28 14:01:40
Video: Ashley Graham Talks Manifesting Her Broadway Dreams on Her Vision Board
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-09 11:37:00
Video: Alyssa Milano Takes Her First Bow In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-09-16 22:38:59
Video: Ariana Madix Takes Her First Bows in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-30 09:07:22
Photos & Video: Check Out New Promos for CHICAGO on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-05-16 11:38:09
Video: CHICAGO'S New Stars Olivia Holt, Kimberly Marable And More Take Their First Bows!
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-04-10 23:39:16
Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon Sing CHICAGO's 'I Am My Own Best Friend' and More with ELLE
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-03-25 13:09:45
Video: CHICAGO's Jinkx Monsoon Speaks Out Against Anti-Drag Laws in MSNBC Interview
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-03-18 15:49:34
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- That's the That on That with Douglas Lyons
by Jayke Workman - 2023-03-19 12:00:20
VIDEO: Sea Lion and Trainer Dance to 'Cell Block Tango' from CHICAGO
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-02-19 09:35:19
Video: Isaac Mizrahi Takes His First Bows In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-11-07 22:29:09
VIDEO: Angelica Ross and Brandon Victor Dixon Take First Bows in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - 2022-09-13 06:35:14
VIDEO: Pamela Anderson Gets Ready to Make Her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-03-23 13:19:08
VIDEO: Pamela Anderson Talks CHICAGO Debut on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2022-03-23 09:31:40
News
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Krysta Rodriguez will join the cast of Chicago as Roxie Hart. She will begin performances in June at the Ambassador Theatre. Rodriguez most recently appeared on Broadway in SMASH.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2026
Chicago is currently playing at The Auditorium in Chicago now through May 10. With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, CHICAGO is the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history,
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
MTI Concert Dance announced an exclusive licensing agreement for works by choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett, becoming the third choreographer in the MTI catalogue, joining José Limón and Jerome Robbins.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Chicago will welcome back Rachel Schur in the role of “Roxie Hart” and will welcome to the cell block for the first time Nik Walker as “Billy Flynn” at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
Broadway Dream Roles lit up the Al Hirschfeld Theatre with performances by Jordan Fisher, Santino Fontana, Ali Stroker, and Lillias White. Check out photos and video of the event.
by Mary Lincer - Apr 2, 2026
When the original production of Chicago opened on Broadway in 1975, its subtitle read “A Musical Vaudeville.” And as distinctively Bob Fosse-style as it was (and is in this excellent touring production of the 1996 revival), Chicago has always been a slight history of vaudeville.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will return to Toronto, captivating audiences with its classic tale of fame and fortune. Learn more about the show here!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
On March 19, 2026, Rob Rokicki will moderate the 13th season of the Choreography Lab, featuring notable artists Nyseli Vega and John Cardoza. This event, hosted by New York Theatre Barn, aims to foster new works and collaborations among choreographers and performers. The lab will be held in New York City, providing a platform for innovative dance and theatrical exploration.
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2026
Whitney Leavitt is celebrating her Chicago box office milestone in a big way! The tattoo comes after she and her husband, Conner Leavitt, decided she would get a tattoo if she broke the ticket sale record in Chicago. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2026
Whitney Leavitt, who has extended her run as 'Roxie Hart' through May 3, 2026 continues to break box office records at the Ambassador Theatre and has garnered audience and critical acclaim.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
Broadway In Chicago has announced that tickets for CHICAGO THE MUSICAL will go on sale for its upcoming tour engagement. The 2025–26 cast includes Ellie Roddy, Claire Marshall, and Max Cervantes.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Whitney Leavitt (“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” “Dancing with the Stars”) will return as “Roxie Hart” in Chicago on Broadway from Monday, March 23 through Sunday, April 5.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2026
You can now catch a first look at the new cast of Chicago, including Whitney Leavitt as Roxie Hart, Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly, Tam Mutu as Billy Flynn, Jacqueline B. Arnold as Matron “Mama” Morton and Greg Hildreth as “Amos Hart.' Check out new production images here.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
MTI Concert Dance, a division of Music Theatre International, has announced that the company has entered an agreement to exclusively license a series of works created by renowned choreographer José Limón to professional companies, the second choreographer's works to be included in the MTI catalogue.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
CHICAGO will present a special post-show talkback featuring Whitney Leavitt and Dylan Mulvaney, offering audiences a unique opportunity to engage with the stars.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
Chicago on Broadway has released a new block of tickets through September 13, 2026. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the show and the new incoming cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026
Beginning Monday, February 2nd, the Tony-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Chicago will welcome M. Kilgore as “Mary Sunshine” along with new ensemble members Austin Dunn, Danielle Marie Gonzalez, Christopher Kelley and Jeff Sullivan.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026
Chicago on Broadway will welcome the return of Sophie Carmen-Jones in the role of “Velma Kelly” and Jacqueline B. Arnold in the role of “Matron Mama Morton” beginning Monday, January 26 at the Ambassador Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025
Two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Finian’s Rainbow) has extended her run in the role of Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago. Originally scheduled to depart on January 11, the star will now continue in the long-running revival through February 1, 2026.
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 20, 2025
Which reality TV stars have starred in Chicago on Broadway? From Whitney Leavitt, to Ariana Madix and more, BroadwayWorld is rounding up the list of reality TV stars who have starred in Chicago on Broadway.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ann Reinking has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
Ann Reinking has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Visit , Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fosse, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fosse , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fosse, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Chicago , Best Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Chicago, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Chicago, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Chicago, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dancin', Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Goodtime Charley, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Goodtime Charley, Best Actress (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Over Here! and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Over Here!.
Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Best Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Chicago, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Chicago, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Chicago, Best Actress (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Over Here!, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Over Here!.
Ann Reinking has written 2 shows including Fosse (Conceiver), The Look of Love (Conceiver).
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