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Opened: March 25, 1997
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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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Chicago - 1997 - US Tour Articles Page 24

CHICAGO Returns To Pantages Theater, Celebrates 11th National Tour
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010


CHICAGO, the winner of six 1997 Tony AwardsŽ including Best Musical Revival which is now celebrating its eleventh year touring the United States, returns to the Pantages Theatre for a strictly limited three week engagement April 20th through May 9th.

CHICAGO Closes at Omaha's Orpheum Theater
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2010


CHICAGO will close on February 14 at Omaha's Orpheum Theater.

CHICAGO Returns To Omaha's Orpheum Theater 2/12/2010
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


CHICAGO is coming back to Omaha's Orpheum Theater forfive performances February 12 through 14, 2010 and it's pure entertainment.

CHICAGO Returns To Omaha's Orpheum Theater 2/12/2010
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


CHICAGO is coming back to Omaha's Orpheum Theater forfive performances February 12 through 14, 2010 and it's pure entertainment.

'Gossip Girl' Star Matthew Settle Makes Broadway Debut in CHICAGO Mar. 29
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 11, 2010


This spring, Broadway's razzle-dazzle hit musical CHICAGO is pleased to welcome 'Gossip Girl' star Matthew Settle as he makes his Broadway stage debut in the role of slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn for a ten-week limited engagement, Monday, March 29, 2010 through Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre.

CHICAGO Starring John O'Hurley Returns to Paramount Theatre March 2-7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2010


CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and its PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Now celebrating 13 glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO is now the sixth longest-running musical in Broadway history... and shows no sign of ever slowing down!

Photo Coverage: Michelle Williams in CHICAGO After-Party
by Walter McBride - Feb 9, 2010


Michelle Williams made her Broadway debut in CHICAGO last night opposite Terra C. MacLeod, who is direct from her debut engagement with the London production of CHICAGO. Williams is also a veteran of the London production of CHICAGO. The cast and crew celebrated post-show at the INC LOUNGE.

Photo Coverage: Michelle Williams Bows in CHICAGO
by Walter McBride - Feb 9, 2010


Michelle Williams made her Broadway debut in CHICAGO last night opposite Terra C. MacLeod, who is direct from her debut engagement with the London production of CHICAGO. Williams is also a veteran of the London production of CHICAGO.

John O'Hurley Set to Play 'Billy Flynn' in California Musical Theatre's CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2010


HICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and its PURE ENTERTAINMENT! California Musical Theatre presents the national tour of 'Chicago' starring John O'Hurley at the Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street, as part of the 20th anniversary Broadway Sacramento season, March 10-21, 2010.

CHICAGO Welcomes MacLeod and Williams 2/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2010


Direct from her debut engagement with the London production of CHICAGO, on Monday, February 8, 2010, the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical will welcome Terra C. MacLeod for an eight-week return engagement as Velma Kelly through Sunday, April 4, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre.

Ashlee Simpson Takes Final Bow in CHICAGO 2/7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


Multi-platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will take her final bow on February 7 in the Broadway production of CHICAGO.

CHICAGO Closes at The PlayhouseSquare Stage January 24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2010


CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and its PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Now celebrating 13 glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO is now the seventh longest-running production in Broadway history ... and shows no sign of ever slowing down!

Last Performance for Obba Babatunde as Billy Flynn in CHICAGO 1/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010


Stage and screen star Obba Babatunde will return to the CHICAGO stage next week as Billy Flynn while Brent Barrett (who re-assumed the role last fall) is on vacation. His run will last from January 10 - January 17. Brent Barrett will return on January 18.

CHICAGO Welcomes Terra C. MacLeod as 'Velma' for Limited Engagement, 2/8 - 4/4
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 15, 2010


Direct from her debut engagement with the London production of CHICAGO, on Monday, February 8, 2010, the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical will welcome Terra C. MacLeod for an eight-week return engagement as Velma Kelly through Sunday, April 4, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre.

CHICAGO Becomes the 6th Longest Running Show in Broadway History
by Walter McBride - Jan 13, 2010


On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO reached yet another major milestone when it becomes the sixth-longest running production in Broadway history, surpassing Beauty and the Beast with a total of 5,462 performances!

CHICAGO Becomes The Sixth Longest Running Show In Broadway History 1/12
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will reach yet another major milestone when it becomes the sixth-longest running production in Broadway history, surpassing Beauty and the Beast with a total of 5,462 performances!

CHICAGO National Tour Lands On The PlayhouseSquare Stage 1/12-24/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and its PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Now celebrating 13 glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO is now the seventh longest-running production in Broadway history ... and shows no sign of ever slowing down!

Obba Babatunde Returns January 10 to CHICAGO as Billy Flynn
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2010


Stage and screen star Obba Babatunde will return to the CHICAGO stage next week as Billy Flynn while Brent Barrett (who re-assumed the role last fall) is on vacation. His run will last from January 10 - January 17. Brent Barrett will return on January 18.

Obba Babatunde Returns to CHICAGO as Billy Flynn, 1/10 - 1/17
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 7, 2010


Stage and screen star Obba Babatunde will return to the CHICAGO stage next week as Billy Flynn while Brent Barrett (who re-assumed the role last fall) is on vacation. His run will last from January 10 - January 17. Brent Barrett will return on January 18.

CHICAGO To Become The Sixth Longest Running Show In Broadway History 1/12/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2010


On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will reach yet another major milestone when it becomes the sixth-longest running production in Broadway history, surpassing Beauty and the Beast with a total of 5,462 performances!

Ruthie Henshall Returns as Roxie with 'Hart' in West End's CHICAGO, Dec. 14
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2009


Ruthie Henshall will return to 'CHICAGO' to reprise the role of ‘Roxie Hart' from Monday 14 December for nine weeks only (14 December - 28 February). Ruthie Henshall originated the role of ‘Roxie Hart' in 1997 - for which she was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award - when 'CHICAGO' first conquered the West End. As Ruthie Henshall is contracted to other commitments for selected performances between 28 December - 2 January, Bonnie Langford will play the role of ‘Roxie' for these performances. Bonnie comes to London direct from playing the role of ‘Roxie' on Broadway.

CHICAGO National Tour Lands On The PlayhouseSquare Stage 1/12-24/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2009


CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and its PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Now celebrating 13 glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO is now the seventh longest-running production in Broadway history ... and shows no sign of ever slowing down!

Ruthie Henshall Returns as Roxie with 'Hart' in West End's CHICAGO, Dec. 14
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 2, 2009


Ruthie Henshall will return to 'CHICAGO' to reprise the role of ‘Roxie Hart' from Monday 14 December for nine weeks only (14 December - 28 February). Ruthie Henshall originated the role of ‘Roxie Hart' in 1997 - for which she was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award - when 'CHICAGO' first conquered the West End. As Ruthie Henshall is contracted to other commitments for selected performances between 28 December - 2 January, Bonnie Langford will play the role of ‘Roxie' for these performances. Bonnie comes to London direct from playing the role of ‘Roxie' on Broadway.

MSNBC Reveals: Ashlee Simpson Heads to CHICAGO in December
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2009


A few days ago, multiple celebrity gossip news sources were abuzz with the news that Ashlee Simpson is in talks to join the Broadway company of CHICAGO as Roxie Hart, reprising the role which she played in London a few years back. A report from MSNBC last night reveals that the star and recent Melrose Place alum will be headed to the Great White Way in December.

Ashlee Simpson to Star in CHICAGO on Broadway Nov. 30 - Feb. 7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2009


This fall, multi-platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will make her Broadway stage debut as she reprises the role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a ten-week limited engagement, Monday, November 30, 2009 through Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

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Chicago - 1997 US Tour Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Musical Bebe Neuwirth
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Choreography Ann Reinking
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Revival - Musical 0

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