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Run Time:
2 hours 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission
Ages: 12+

Broadway Schedule:

Mondays at 7pm
Tuesdays at 7pm
Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm
Sundays at 2pm and 7pm

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​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.


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CHICAGO Reveals Cast For 2025-2026 Tour
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2025


The cast has been announced for the forthcoming 2025-26 tour of Chicago. The tour will open in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on October 22nd after preview performances in Yakima, WA at The Capitol Theatre.

Rachel Schur to Return to CHICAGO on Broadway as 'Roxie Hart'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2025


Broadway’s record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes back Rachel Schur in the role of “Roxie Hart,' before Mira Sorvino takes on the role for a limited engagement.

Mira Sorvino Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO Next Month
by Stephi Wild - August 13, 2025


Chicago will welcome Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino in the role of “Roxie Hart” beginning Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!

David Sabella Extends Run as 'Mary Sunshine' in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 12, 2025


David Sabella has returned to Chicago on Broadway after 29 years! Learn more about the performer and about the Broadway production and see how to purchase tickets.

CHICAGO to Welcome Bianca Marroquín, Tam Mutu, and Jacqueline B. Arnold
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 4, 2025


Chicago on Broadway will welcomes back Bianca Marroquín in the role of “Velma Kelly” and welcomes to the cell block for the first time Tam Mutu as “Billy Flynn” and Jacqueline B. Arnold as “Matron Mama Morton”. Learn more about the cast!

Photos: Teyana Taylor & Aaron Pierre Visit CHICAGO on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - July 25, 2025


The cast of Chicago just welcomed a very special guest! Musician and choreographer extraordinaire Teyana Taylor and actor Aaron Pierre recently stopped by the Ambassador Theatre and posed with the cast after the show. Check out photos here!

CHICAGO on Broadway Releases Tickets Through May 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 7, 2025


Chicago, the longest running show currently on Broadway now in its 28th year, has released a new block of tickets. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase!

Abby Lee Miller Says She Almost Starred in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Michael Major - June 24, 2025


Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller has revealed that she almost starred in Chicago on Broadway, saying it was 'one of her biggest regrets in life' that she turned it down. Watch the video from her new podcast, Leave It on the Dance Floor.

New Cast Members Join CHICAGO on Broadway This Month
by Stephi Wild - June 4, 2025


The Broadway cast of Chicago will welcome next cast members later this month! The new cast will begin on Monday, June 16 at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!

Charlotte d’Amboise Will Return to CHICAGO; Sophie Carmen-Jones Extends
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025


Chicago will welcome back triple threat Charlotte d’Amboise in the role of Roxie Hart next week and Sophie Carmen-Jones extends in the role of Velma Kelly. Learn more here!

Video: And All That Jazz... with Sophie Carmen-Jones
by Robert Bannon - May 16, 2025


We welcome Broadway’s Velma Kelly herself, Mrs. Sophie Carmen-Jones is here. She hails from the UK where she took over the West End, transferred over to Broadway in Moulin Rouge, toured in Wicked, and has come back to Broadway in Chicago. Watch in this video!

Gotham FC’s Midge Purce Will Deliver Opening Monologue at CHICAGO For One Performance Only
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2025


Gotham FC’s star soccer player & U.S. Women's National Team player Midge Purce will be delivering Chicago’s opening monologue for one performance only next week. Learn more here!

Photos: Ashley Graham and Sophie Carmen-Jones in CHICAGO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 21, 2025


Get a first look at Ashley Graham and Sophie Carmen-Jones in Chicago on Broadway! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!

Photos: Ashley Graham's Opening Night in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - April 16, 2025


Supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham is currently making her Broadway debut the role of “Roxie Hart” in Chicago! Check out photos from Graham's opening night here! 

Video: CHICAGO Star Ashley Graham Takes Her First Broadway Bow
by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2025


Supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham took her first Broadway bow this evening as she makes her debut in the role of “Roxie Hart” in Chicago! watch the video!

Video: Ashley Graham Is Stepping Into Roxie's Heels in CHICAGO
by Joey Mervis - April 14, 2025


Supermodel, author, and entrepreneur Ashley Graham will soon make her Broadway debut as “Roxie Hart” in Chicago. Watch in this video as she chats more about why she decided to take on the role, who Chicago is a show that means so much to her, and so much more!

Photos: Ashley Graham Meets the Press for CHICAGO on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - April 9, 2025


​Chicago will welcome supermodel, author, and entrepreneur Ashley Graham, making her Broadway debut in the role of “Roxie Hart'. See photos of Graham meeting the press here!

Video: Ashley Graham Talks Manifesting Her Broadway Dreams on Her Vision Board
by Josh Sharpe - April 9, 2025


On a recent visit to CBS Mornings, supermodel Ashley Graham discussed making her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago and how she wrote down her Broadway goals on her vision board in 2019. Watch the interview now!

Chicago FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I get Rush Tickets for Chicago on Broadway?

Price: $49.00
Where: Box Office only
Limit: Two per customer
Restrictions: Not available for Saturday evenings - Subject to availability.

How do I get Standing Room Only for Chicago on Broadway?

Price: $27
Where: Box Office
Limit: Two per customer
Restrictions:  Available day of performance only when the performance is sold out.

How long has Chicago been running on Broadway?
Chicago opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (Broadway) on Thursday Nov 14, 1996 and has now been running for 27 years.
What are the songs in Chicago and what's the order?
All That Jazz
Funny Honey
Cell Block Tango
When You're Good to Momma
Tap Dance
All I Care About
A Little Bit of Good
We Both Reached for the Gun
Roxie
I Can't Do It Alone
Chicago After Midnight
My Own Best Friend
I Know a Girl
Me and My Baby
Mister Cellophane
When Velma Takes the Stand
Razzle Dazzle
Class
Nowadays
R.S.V.P.
Keep It Hot
Ten Percent
No
It
Loopin' De Loop
Rose Colored Glasses
Pansy Eyes
Overture
Entr’acte
Hot Honey Rag
Finale
Chicago does not include any gunshot noises. In the show, the drummer creates 'gunshot' like sounds, but these would not be confused with actual gunshot noises.

Chicago History

Other Productions of Chicago

1975   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1979   West End London Production
West End
1996   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
1996   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1997   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1997   West End London Revival
West End
1997   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
2012   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2014   US Tour National Tour (2014-2015)
US Tour
US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2018   West End West End Return Engagement
West End
2022   US Tour US Tour
US Tour

Chicago Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Bebe Neuwirth
1997 Tony Awards Best Choreography Ann Reinking
1997 Tony Awards Best Costume Design William Ivey Long
1997 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Walter Bobbie
1997 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Ken Billington
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical James Naughton
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Marcia Lewis
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Bebe Neuwirth
1997 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Barry and Fran Weissler
1997 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Kardana Productions, Inc
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Bebe Neuwirth
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Ann Reinking
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Walter Bobbie
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Joel Grey

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