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Opened: June 3, 1975
Closing: August 27, 1977

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Based on the play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins

Escrito por Fred Ebb y Bob Fosse, con música de John Kander y letras de Fred Ebb, Chicago ha sido visto por más de 17 millones de espectadores en todo el mundo, y ha recaudado la espectacular cifra de más de 850 millones de dólares. Ambientado en medio de la extravagante decadencia de los años 20, este musical cuenta la historia de Roxie Hart y Velma Kelly, dos mujeres ambiciosas encerradas por crímenes pasionales, que luchan por conseguir el favor de Billy Flynn, un famoso abogado que utiliza a la prensa sensacionalista para conseguir la libertad de sus clientes.

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Lottery Offers 10 Free Tickets to All-Star 'Chicago' Gala
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2006


As a special thank you to audiences who have supported Chicago for the past ten years, the producers have purchased 10 tickets from the gala's beneficiary, Safe Horizon, and will offer them to 10 lucky fans

Henner, McDonald, Etc. Kick Off Chicago Week at Macy's
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2006


Macy's Herald Square will kick off the Chicago 10th Anniversary week with a special performance and appearance by Chicago on Monday, November 6th at 6 PM at their new Men's Department on the 2nd Floor.

Rinna and Hamlin to Join Broadway Cast of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2006


Lisa Rinna recently revealed to E! Online that she and husband Harry Hamlin will soon be starring in the Broadway production of Chicago as Roxie Hart and Billy Flynn, respectively

Gabrielle to Succeed Simpson as Roxie in London's Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2006


West End star Josefina Gabrielle, who played Laurey in the most recent Broadway revival of Oklahoma!, will succeed pop star Ashlee Simpson as Roxie Hart in the London production of Chicago

Ashlee Simpson Joins All-Star Chicago Anniversary Show
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2006


Ashlee Simpson, currently making her West End debut starring as Roxie Hart in the hit musical Chicago, will fly to New York to join the 10th Anniversary Gala one night only performance of the musical set for November 14th at the Ambassador Theatre

Due to Illness, Usher Unable to Return to Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2006


Due to illness, Grammy Award-winning R&B star Usher will not be able to complete his run in the hit Broadway revival of Chicago

O'Hurley to Fill In for Lewis in Chicago Tour, Oct. 28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2006


For two performances only, Chicago veteran John O'Hurley will star as Billy Flynn in the national tour of the hit revival

Kevin Richardson Joins All-Star Chicago Anniversary Show
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2006


Kevin Richardson has been added to the all-star star alumni cast of the gala 10th anniversary performance of Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre on November 14th

Christopher McDonald Returns to Chicago as Billy, 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2006


On October 15th, Christopher McDonald will succeed Grammy Award-winner Usher as Billy Flynn in the smash Broadway revival of Chicago

Photo Coverage: Ashlee Simpson Joins Chicago in London
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2006


Ashlee Simpson--joined by sister Jessica Simpson and others--celebrated the cast change of the London production of Chicago at the show's September 25th after-party

Mirvish announces a return engagement of CHICAGO
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Sep 21, 2006


Toronto loves CHICAGO! The national tour played at the Princess of Wales theatre in 1998, a second time in 1999, and a third time in 2003, CHICAGO now returns for an unprecedented fourth encore engagement, for two weeks only, November 21 to December 3, 2006, at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

Huey Lewis to Return as Chicago's Billy, Nov. 20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2006


On November 20th, Huey Lewis will return to Chicago as Billy Flynn

Usher Extends Chicago Run Through October 14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2006


Originally announced to play Chicago's Billy Flynn through October 1st, Grammy Award-winning R&B star Usher will now star in the hit revival through October 14th

Chicago Star Usher Featured on 'The View,' Sept. 21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2006


Five-time Grammy Award-winner Usher, currently starring as Billy Flynn in Chicago, will be featured on 'The View' on September 21st

Ashlee Simpson to Join London Cast of Chicago, Sept. 25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2006


Pop star Ashlee Simpson, previously confirmed as London's latest Roxie Hart, will join the cast of the hit West End production of Chicago on September 25th

Photo Flash: Usher Stars in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2006


Five-time Grammy Award-winning R&B star Usher is currently starring as Chicago's Billy Flynn through October 1st

Rob Bartlett to Return to Chicago as Amos, Sept. 11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2006


Rob Bartlett will return to Chicago in the role of Amos Hart on September 11th

Ashlee Simpson Confirmed as Chicago's Next London Roxie
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2006


Pop star Ashlee Simpson has been confirmed as London's latest Roxie Hart in Chicago

Ashlee Simpson to Make Theatre Debut as Chicago's Roxie?
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2006


Rumors are currently swirling that pop star Ashlee Simpson has been offered the chance to play merry murderess Roxie Hart in either the Broadway or London production of Chicago

Photo Coverage: Usher Opens in Chicago
by Walter McBride - Aug 24, 2006


Five-time Grammy Award-winning R&B star Usher joined the cast of Chicago as Billy Flynn on August 22nd

10th Anniversary Chicago DVD/CD Set Released Oct. 3
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2006


Masterworks Broadway will release the 10th Anniversary CD / DVD Box Set of the Broadway smash Chicago on October 3

Lawrence, O'Hurley, Wopat, Etc. Join Chicago 10th Year Gala
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2006


Sharon Lawrence, John O'Hurley, Tom Wopat, Paige Davis, Chuck Cooper, Lynda Carter and more have signed on to the gala 10th anniversary performance of Chicago on November 14th

More Alumni Added to Chicago 10th Anniversary Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2006


Producers Barry & Fran Weissler have announced the latest group of 'Chicago' star alumni added to the special 10th anniversary gala performance on Tuesday evening, November 14th at the Ambassador Theatre.

BWW Video Show Preview: CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2006


Catch scenes from CHICAGO now on BroadwayWorld.com!

Shields, Griffith, Swayze Etc. Join Chicago 10th Year Gala
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2006


Brooke Shields, Melanie Griffith, Patrick Swayze and more have joined the gala anniversary performance of the Chicago revival, which will take place on Tuesday evening, November 14th

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 - 1975 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1976 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Fred Ebb
1976 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Bob Fosse
1976 Tony Awards Best Choreography Bob Fosse
1976 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Patricia Zipprodt
1976 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Bob Fosse
1976 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1976 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert Fryer
1976 Tony Awards Best Musical James Cresson
1976 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre John Kander
1976 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Fred Ebb
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Jerry Orbach
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Chita Rivera
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Gwen Verdon
1976 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Tony Walton

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