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Who Played Liz in Chicago

Liz 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.

14 actors have played Liz in Chicago.

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Performer Production Opened
Cheryl Clark Broadway Chicago 1975
Broadway Chicago 1996
Dana Moore Broadway Chicago 1996
Denise Faye Broadway Chicago 1996
Denise Faye Off-Broadway Chicago 1996
Lisa Leguillou Broadway Chicago 1996
Michelle M. Robinson Broadway Chicago 1996
Mikayla Renfrow Broadway Chicago 1996
Naomi C. Walley Broadway Chicago 1996
Nicole Bridgewater Broadway Chicago 1996
Pilar Millhollen Broadway Chicago 1996
Cat Lawrence West End Chicago 1997
Frances Dee West End Chicago 2018
Cait Zuckerman US Tour Chicago (Non-Equity) 2022
Megan Campbell 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

“Liz” Also Appears In

Production Type Year
High Fidelity Broadway 2006
Tenderloin Off-Broadway 2000
Inadmissible Evidence Off-Broadway 1981
Sorrows of Stephen Off-Broadway 1979

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