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VIDEO: Get Sneak Peek of Lillias White Performing 'When You're Good to Mama' From CHICAGO!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2021


Casting for the Broadway company of CHICAGO was recently announced, featuring Ana Villafañe as Broadway's next Roxie Hart, Bianca Marroquín in her debut in the role of Velma Kelly, Tony Award-winner Lillias White as Matron 'Mama' Morton, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart and Ryan Lowe as Mary Sunshine.

Paulo Szot Will Return to CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2021


Tony Award Winner Paulo Szot will return as “Billy Flynn” to Chicago when performances resume on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Ambassador Theatre.

Bianca Marroquin, Ana Villafañe & Lillias White Will Lead CHICAGO on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 23, 2021


Producers Barry and Fran Weissler have just announced casting for the Broadway company of CHICAGO, which resumes performances at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W 49th St, NYC) on Tuesday, September 14th. Leading the company will be Bianca Marroquín making her debut in the role of Velma Kelly, Tony Award-winner Lillias White as Matron “Mama” Morton, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart and Ryan Lowe as Mary Sunshine. Casting for the roles of Roxie Hart and Billy Flynn will officially be announced soon, but according to an Instagram post from casting office Stewart/Whitley, Ana Villafañe will play Roxie.

Video Flashback: CHICAGO Cast Asks 'What Would Fosse Do?' at 2019 Red Bucket Follies
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2021


What happens when The Book of Mormon, Mean Girls,  Hamilton get the Bob Fosse treatment? Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is throwing it back to Chicago's 2019 Red Bucket Follies performance, 'What Would Fosse Do?'

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Struts to Central Park for 20th Anniversary!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Sep 2, 2016


Earlier this week, the company of CHICAGO took their act uptown, to Central Park. To celebrate the musical's 20th Anniversary, fans got to experience the razzle dazzle with a free concert at SummerStage in Central Park. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special day and you can check out photos below!

Photo Coverage: Come on Babe, They're Gonna Paint the Town - CHICAGO Rehearses for Central Park Concert!
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 31, 2016


The cast of Chicago, Broadway's longest running musical, is celebrating this production's twentieth birthday today! For this momentous day, the cast are taking to the streets, with a free concert at SummerStage in Central Park. Doors open at 7PM and the show begins at 8PM. We were lucky enough to catch up with some of the cast as they made their final preparations for today's show.

CHICAGO Presents Free SummerStage Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2016


On Today, August 31st, the cast of Broadway's Longest Running American Musical will celebrate its 20th Year on Broadway with a free concert at SummerStage in Central Park.

Lineup Announced for CHICAGO's Free SummerStage Concert
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2016


On Wednesday, August 31st, the cast of Broadway's Longest Running American Musical will celebrate its 20th Year on Broadway with a free concert at SummerStage in Central Park.

TV Special: Tony Winners Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton and Joel Grey Light Up the Stage for CHICAGO's Record-Breaking 7,486 Performances
by Robert Diamond - Nov 25, 2014


Check out footage from the special performance and interviews with the stars below!

Photo Coverage: All that Jazz! CHICAGO Celebrates Record-Breaking 7,486 Performances
by Walter McBride - Nov 24, 2014


On Sunday, November 23 (7 p.m.), in a celebratory landmark performance, the company of Broadway's record-breaking hit musical CHICAGO welcomed back its four original stars -- Tony Award winners Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton and Joel Grey. CHICAGO has surpassed the run of iconic Broadway blockbuster CATS with a record-breaking 7,486 performances, making it the second longest-running show in Broadway history. Only one show -- The Phantom of the Opera -- has run longer than CHICAGO. BroadwayWorld was there for the after-party and brings you photos below!

Photos: They're Back! Celebrate CHICAGO's Spot at #2 on the Longest Running Shows List with the Original Cast
by Walter McBride - Nov 24, 2014


On Sunday, November 23 (7 p.m.), in a celebratory landmark performance, the company of Broadway's record-breaking hit musical CHICAGO welcomed back its four original stars -- Tony Award winners Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton and Joel Grey. Each made cameos in the show and all reunited for a special curtain call!

Photo Coverage: 'Nowadays' and Forever - Neuwirth & Reinking Reunite on Stage as CHICAGO Passes CATS
by Walter McBride - Nov 24, 2014


It was almost like no time had passed as original stars of the CHICAGO revival Ann Reinking and Bebe Neuwirth took part in the show's mega-celebration last night by reprising 'Nowadays'.

They're Back to the Cell Block! CHICAGO Stars Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton and Joel Grey Will Reunite This November!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2014


On Sunday evening, November 23 (7 p.m.), in a celebratory landmark performance, the company of Broadway's record-breaking hit musical CHICAGO is pleased to welcome back its four original stars -- Tony Award winnersAnn Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton and Joel Grey.

CHICAGO to Become Second-Longest Running Show in Broadway History
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 14, 2014


This November, the Tony Award-winning, worldwide musical smash CHICAGO will celebrate a monumental milestone when it becomes the second-longest running show in Broadway history.

Photo Coverage: Bianca Marroquin, Amra-Faye Wright & CHICAGO Cast Celebrate 17 Years on Broadway!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 16, 2013


On Thursday night, the cast of Chicago, including Bianca Marroquin, Amra-Faye Wright, Ryan Silverman, Christopher Fitzgerald, and Roz Ryan celebrated the show's 17th year on Broadway with a special cake-cutting. BroadwayWorld was there for the backstage festivities and you can check out complete photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: Bebe Neuwirth, Bianca Marroquin & Cast of CHICAGO Celebrate 7,000th Performance
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Sep 27, 2013


It's the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history. It's now in its 17th record-breaking year on the Great White Way. It's been seen in over 30 countries and in 12 different languages worldwide since 1996. It's currently playing to packed houses in cities across the country in its newly-launched 15th national touring production. And on Tuesday, September 24, the Tony Award-winning stage musical sensation Chicago reached another extraordinary milestone with its 7,000th performance on Broadway! Check out a look back at the celebration below!

Broadway's CHICAGO Celebrates 7,000th Performance Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2013


It's the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history. It's now in its 17th record-breaking year on the Great White Way. It's been seen in over 30 countries and in 12 different languages worldwide since 1996. It's currently playing to packed houses in cities across the country in its newly-launched 15th national touring production. And tonight, September 24, the Tony Award-winning stage musical sensation CHICAGO will celebrate another extraordinary milestone with its 7,000th performance on Broadway!

Broadway's CHICAGO Celebrates 7,000th Performance Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2013


It's the No. 1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history. It's now in its 17th record-breaking year on the Great White Way. It's been seen in over 30 countries and in 12 different languages worldwide since 1996. It's currently playing to packed houses in cities across the country in its newly-launched 15th national touring production. And tonight, September 24, the Tony Award-winning stage musical sensation CHICAGO will celebrate another extraordinary milestone with its 7,000th performance on Broadway.

Broadway's CHICAGO to Celebrate 7,000th Performance, Sept 24
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2013


It's the No. 1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history. It's now in its 17th record-breaking year on the Great White Way. It's been seen in over 30 countries and in 12 different languages worldwide since 1996. It's currently playing to packed houses in cities across the country in its newly-launched 15th national touring production. And on Tuesday, September 24, the Tony Award-winning stage musical sensation CHICAGO will celebrate another extraordinary milestone with its 7,000th performance on Broadway.

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