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Opened: December 30, 1926

Chicago - 1926 - Broadway History , Info & More

Music Box Theatre (Broadway)
239 West 45th St. New York, NY

Chicago is a sassy and satirical musical set in the roaring twenties of Chicago. It tells the story of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, two murderesses vying for fame and acquittal during a time obsessed with media sensationalism.



The plot revolves around Roxie, a housewife who kills her cheating lover and seeks the help of a cunning lawyer, Billy Flynn, to manipulate the justice system and turn her into a celebrity. Velma, a vaudeville star already convicted for her crime, sees Roxie as a threat to her fading spotlight. The musical unfolds through a series of sharp dialogues, witty lyrics, and dazzling jazz-inspired choreography, all delivered with a healthy dose of cynicism and dark humor.



Chicago is a celebrated musical, having held the record for the longest-running American musical on Broadway until surpassed by The Phantom of the Opera. It has garnered numerous awards throughout its history, including Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Revival of a Musical, and Best Choreography. The show's popularity extends beyond Broadway, with successful tours and revivals around the world.



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Union City to Host Star Dedication Ceremony, 6/2
by Kelsey Denette - May 31, 2011


Mayor Brian P. Stack and the Board of Commissioners in conjunction with the Celia Cruz Park Committee and the Cuban Parade of New Jersey announce that the City of Union City will hold a Star Dedication Ceremony honoring distinguished members of the entertainment industry on Thursday, June 2nd at 5:00 PM at Celia Cruz Park located on Bergenline Avenue and 31st Street in Union City.

5th Avenue Theatre Announces GUYS AND DOLLS, 5/12-6/15
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011


Gamblers and gangsters, shysters and low-lifes alike will take over The 5th Avenue Theatre when Guys and Dolls swaggers on to the stage in a swinging reimagining of Frank Loesser's iconic hit (book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows.)

5th Avenue Theatre Announces GUYS AND DOLLS, 5/12-6/15
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011


Gamblers and gangsters, shysters and low-lifes alike will take over The 5th Avenue Theatre when Guys and Dolls swaggers on to the stage in a swinging reimagining of Frank Loesser's iconic hit (book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows.)

2011-2012 Nutmeg Season to Feat. Mann, Fulton, GUYS & DOLLS and More
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 10, 2011


Writer Damon Runyon invented Broadway - and Broadway invented the American Musical! Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will open its 2011 Nutmeg Summer Series with the classic American musical, Guys and Dolls based on Runyon's comic tales of Broadway running June 2-12 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre (Lower Jorgensen).

5th Avenue Theatre Announces GUYS AND DOLLS, 5/12-6/15
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 21, 2011


Gamblers and gangsters, shysters and low-lifes alike will take over The 5th Avenue Theatre when Guys and Dolls swaggers on to the stage in a swinging reimagining of Frank Loesser's iconic hit (book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows.)

Marquee Productions Stages CHICAGO, 4/15-23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2011


Marquee Productions presents the Broadway sizzler, Chicago at the Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose, April 15 - 23, 2011. Winner of six Tony Awards, five prestigious Drama Desk and two Laurence Olivier Awards, including 'Best Musical Revival,' this tantalizing tale of treachery, murder, fame and fortune is electrified with exhilarating dance numbers and show-stopping tunes

5th Avenue Theatre Welcomes '9 TO 5', 4/5-24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2011


9 to 5: The Musical arrives at The 5th Avenue Theatre, just in time to brighten the final grey days of spring. Based on the wildly popular 1980s film of the same name, this outrageously funny Broadway delight features the original movie's blockbuster title tune, plus more than a dozen new songs by the queen of country music, iconic songwriter, movie star, and entrepreneur -- Dolly Parton!

Seanachaí Announces 2011-2012 Season Starring Pickerign and Armacost
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2011


Seanachai proudly announces the company's second season at its permanent home, the 3rd Floor Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center.

Marquee Productions Stages CHICAGO, 4/15-23
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 21, 2011


Marquee Productions presents the Broadway sizzler, Chicago at the Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose, April 15 - 23, 2011. Winner of six Tony Awards, five prestigious Drama Desk and two Laurence Olivier Awards, including 'Best Musical Revival,' this tantalizing tale of treachery, murder, fame and fortune is electrified with exhilarating dance numbers and show-stopping tunes

MoMA Presents Dziga Vertov Retrospective 4/15-6/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2011


The Museum of Modern Art salutes master of Soviet cinema Dziga Vertov (b. Denis Arkadievitch Kaufman, Bialystok, Poland (Russian Empire), 1896-1954), whose still-radical experiments in image and sound have had an enduring influence on an astonishing range of contemporary filmmakers and artists.

5th Avenue Theatre Welcomes '9 TO 5', 4/5-24
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 15, 2011


9 to 5: The Musical arrives at The 5th Avenue Theatre, just in time to brighten the final grey days of spring. Based on the wildly popular 1980s film of the same name, this outrageously funny Broadway delight features the original movie's blockbuster title tune, plus more than a dozen new songs by the queen of country music, iconic songwriter, movie star, and entrepreneur -- Dolly Parton!

OH, KAY!, NYMPH ERRANT & More Headline 42nd Street Moon 2011/12 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 17, 2011


Greg MacKellan and Stephanie Rhoads, producing artistic directors of 42nd Street Moon, today announced details of the upcoming 2011-12 season of uncommon musical theater. For its nineteenth season, the company takes its audience on the journey of a lifetime, with the Eureka Theatre serving as a portal to eras and locations that are exotic, glamorous and exciting.

March 2011 Events Announced For Brooklyn Public Library
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2011


This March, it's out with the old and in with the new. Come experience new sights and sounds at Brooklyn Public Library.

Harlem Stage Presents CRAIG HARRIS' GOD'S TROMBONES 12/16-19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010


CRAIG HARRIS' GOD'S TROMBONES- Presented in partnership with the Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University and the Columbia/Harlem Jazz Project.

Harlem Stage Presents CRAIG HARRIS' GOD'S TROMBONES 12/16-19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010


CRAIG HARRIS' GOD'S TROMBONES- Presented in partnership with the Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University and the Columbia/Harlem Jazz Project.

Harlem Stage Presents CRAIG HARRIS' GOD'S TROMBONES 12/16-19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2010


CRAIG HARRIS' GOD'S TROMBONES- Presented in partnership with the Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University and the Columbia/Harlem Jazz Project.

Harlem Stage Presents CRAIG HARRIS' GOD'S TROMBONES 12/16-19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2010


CRAIG HARRIS' GOD'S TROMBONES- Presented in partnership with the Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University and the Columbia/Harlem Jazz Project.

Harlem Stage Presents CRAIG HARRIS' GOD'S TROMBONES 12/16-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2010


CRAIG HARRIS' GOD'S TROMBONES- Presented in partnership with the Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University and the Columbia/Harlem Jazz Project.

Deborah Voigt Of Fanciulla del West Graces Cover of December's Opera News
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2010


The December issue of Opera News celebrates two current Metropolitan Opera productions: the centennial revival of Puccini's La Fanciulla del West, starring "cover girl" Deborah Voigt, and Nicholas Hytner's staging of Don Carlo, Verdi's most ambitious opera.

The Manatee Players announce their 2011-2012 Season of Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2010


CHICAGO is a Kander and Ebb musical set in prohibition era Chicago.

Deborah Voigt Of Fanciulla del West Graces Cover of December's Opera News
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 17, 2010


The December issue of Opera News celebrates two current Metropolitan Opera productions: the centennial revival of Puccini's La Fanciulla del West, starring "cover girl" Deborah Voigt, and Nicholas Hytner's staging of Don Carlo, Verdi's most ambitious opera.

Jewish Museum Opens Houdini Exhibit, 10/29
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2010


Harry Houdini (1874-1926), the renowned magician and escape artist, was one of the 20th century's most famous performers. His gripping theatrical presentations and heart-stopping outdoor spectacles attracted unprecedented crowds, and his talent for self-promotion and provocation captured headlines on both sides of the Atlantic. The Jewish Museum is presenting the first major art museum exhibition to examine Houdini's life, legend, and enduring cultural influence from October 29, 2010 through March 27, 2011. Through 163 objects, including 26 recent works of art, exhibition visitors will explore the career and legacy of the celebrated entertainer while considering his lasting impact on contemporary art and culture.

Jewish Museum Opens Houdini Exhibit, 10/29
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2010


Harry Houdini (1874-1926), the renowned magician and escape artist, was one of the 20th century's most famous performers. His gripping theatrical presentations and heart-stopping outdoor spectacles attracted unprecedented crowds, and his talent for self-promotion and provocation captured headlines on both sides of the Atlantic. The Jewish Museum is presenting the first major art museum exhibition to examine Houdini's life, legend, and enduring cultural influence from October 29, 2010 through March 27, 2011. Through 163 objects, including 26 recent works of art, exhibition visitors will explore the career and legacy of the celebrated entertainer while considering his lasting impact on contemporary art and culture.

5th Avenue Theatre Recieves Nominations for Seattle’s Gregory Awards, 10/25
by Erica Anker - Oct 14, 2010


The 5th Avenue Theatre is proud to have received several nominations this year from Theater Puget Sound's Gregory Awards, an annual event in which members of Seattle's theater community vote on their favorite shows and artists from the past year.

Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna Bring SORT OF A LOVE STORY To El Portal 10/14-24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2010


Renée Taylor and Joe Bologna star in a World Premiere tour de force comedy/drama Sort of A Love Story written by Joe Bologna and Richard Krevolin at the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in North Hollywood for nine performances only October 14-24, 2010. This will be their 3rd engagement at the North Hollywood landmark.

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