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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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Chicago - 1926 - Broadway Articles Page 16

Weddington Street Presents 'Debbie Reynolds: Alive & Fabulous' 9/23-10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2010


Weddington Street Productions proudly presents DEBBIE REYNOLDS: Alive & Fabulous, starring the legendary Debbie Reynolds with Musical Director Joey Singer. The award-winning actress whose career spans six decades, brings her one-woman show to the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in North Hollywood for nine performances only September 23- October 3, 2010. This will be her 3rd consecutive engagement at the NOHO landmark.

Off the Aisle Presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


Off the Aisle Productions in association with Invisible Theatre proudly presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD starring Susan Claassen and written by Paddy Calistro and Susan Claassen, opening with previews September 23 - September 30 with the Costume Designers Guild Gala Press Opening on Friday, October 1 at the historic El Portal Forum Theatre in North Hollywood, California.

Weddington Street Productions Presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


Weddington Street Productions proudly presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD starring Susan Claassen and written by Paddy Calistro and Susan Clausen, Opening with previews September 23 - September 30 with the Gala Press Opening on Friday, October 1 at the historic El Portal Forum Theatre in North Hollywood, California.

Marine's Memorial Theatre to Feature Moran, Clinton & Touring Cast of Dreamgirls
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2010


Major General Mike Myatt, President and CEO of San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Association, and Roxanne Goodfellow, Artistic & General Manager of the Marines' Memorial Theatre, are proud to present the upcoming entertainment events for the month of September.

Off the Aisle Presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD, Previews 9/23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2010


Off the Aisle Productions in association with Invisible Theatre proudly presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD starring Susan Claassen and written by Paddy Calistro and Susan Claassen, opening with previews September 23 - September 30 with the Costume Designers Guild Gala Press Opening on Friday, October 1 at the historic El Portal Forum Theatre in North Hollywood, California.

Weddington Street Presents 'Debbie Reynolds: Alive & Fabulous' 9/23-10/3
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2010


Weddington Street Productions proudly presents DEBBIE REYNOLDS: Alive & Fabulous, starring the legendary Debbie Reynolds with Musical Director Joey Singer. The award-winning actress whose career spans six decades, brings her one-woman show to the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in North Hollywood for nine performances only September 23- October 3, 2010. This will be her 3rd consecutive engagement at the NOHO landmark.

Weddington Street Productions Presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2010


Weddington Street Productions proudly presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD starring Susan Claassen and written by Paddy Calistro and Susan Clausen, Opening with previews September 23 - September 30 with the Gala Press Opening on Friday, October 1 at the historic El Portal Forum Theatre in North Hollywood, California.

Marine's Memorial Theatre to Feature Moran, Clinton & Touring Cast of Dreamgirls
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2010


Major General Mike Myatt, President and CEO of San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Association, and Roxanne Goodfellow, Artistic & General Manager of the Marines' Memorial Theatre, are proud to present the upcoming entertainment events for the month of September.

Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna Bring SORT OF A LOVE STORY To El Portal 10/14-24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 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.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces September Schedule
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2010


Coming off the heels of the greatest archaeological find in jazz in decades, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem invites you to share in the treasures of the Savory Collection, featuring jazz legends of the Swing Era.

Off the Aisle Presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD, Previews 9/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2010


Off the Aisle Productions in association with Invisible Theatre proudly presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD starring Susan Claassen and written by Paddy Calistro and Susan Claassen, opening with previews September 23 - September 30 with the Costume Designers Guild Gala Press Opening on Friday, October 1 at the historic El Portal Forum Theatre in North Hollywood, California.

Marine's Memorial Theatre to Feature Moran, Clinton & Touring Cast of Dreamgirls
by Jessikah Hackett - Aug 5, 2010


Major General Mike Myatt, President and CEO of San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Association, and Roxanne Goodfellow, Artistic & General Manager of the Marines' Memorial Theatre, are proud to present the upcoming entertainment events for the month of September.

Weddington Street Presents 'Debbie Reynolds: Alive & Fabulous' 9/23-10/3
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 28, 2010


Weddington Street Productions proudly presents DEBBIE REYNOLDS: Alive & Fabulous, starring the legendary Debbie Reynolds with Musical Director Joey Singer. The award-winning actress whose career spans six decades, brings her one-woman show to the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in North Hollywood for nine performances only September 23- October 3, 2010. This will be her 3rd consecutive engagement at the NOHO landmark.

Alessi, Ebert, et al. Lead Roundabout's BRIEF ENCOUNTER; Opens at Studio 54 Sept. 28, 2010
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 26, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in association with David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and Cineworld has announced the full Broadway company for Kneehigh Theatre's production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted and directed by Emma Rice.

Weddington Street Productions Presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2010


Weddington Street Productions proudly presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD starring Susan Claassen and written by Paddy Calistro and Susan Clausen, Opening with previews September 23 - September 30 with the Gala Press Opening on Friday, October 1 at the historic El Portal Forum Theatre in North Hollywood, California.

IDEAL Closes At 59E59 Theaters, 7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2010


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) closes AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY with the NY premiere production of Ayn Rand's IDEAL, directed by Jenny Beth Snyder.

REDCAT Presents Never Very Far Apart 4/29-6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


The group exhibition Never Very Far Apart brings together six projects that cross the poetic and political ground between the individual and the group; the local and the global; this moment in time and that place in history.

IDEAL Premieres At 59E59 Theaters 6/17-7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2010


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) closes AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY with the NY premiere production of Ayn Rand's IDEAL, directed by Jenny Beth Snyder.

IDEAL Premieres At 59E59 Theaters 6/17-7/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2010


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) closes AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY with the NY premiere production of Ayn Rand's IDEAL, directed by Jenny Beth Snyder.

IDEAL Premieres At 59E59 Theaters 6/17-7/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2010


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) closes AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY with the NY premiere production of Ayn Rand's IDEAL, directed by Jenny Beth Snyder.

Seattle Theatre Group Presents CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION 5/20-5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2010


Get ready for the all new CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION from the creators of the groundbreaking hit and only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway: CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle Fantasy (shown at The Moore Theatre in 2007). Hailed as, 'Dazzling! A reason to stand up and cheer,' by the New York Daily News, CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION will ignite Seattle when it performs at The Moore Theatre beginning May 20 for six performances. Tickets on sale Friday, March 5, 2010 at 10:00am.

Rediscovered Beethoven Piano Trios To Recieve NY Premieres at Alice Tully Hall 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2010


On May 18, 2010 at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, The International Beethoven Project presents the New York premieres of three Beethoven chamber works. First and foremost on the program is the only completed movement of the recently rediscovered Piano Trio in E Flat Major, Hess 47, which received its world premiere to critical acclaim in Chicago last spring.

Seattle Theatre Group Presents CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION 5/20-5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010


Get ready for the all new CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION from the creators of the groundbreaking hit and only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway: CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle Fantasy (shown at The Moore Theatre in 2007). Hailed as, 'Dazzling! A reason to stand up and cheer,' by the New York Daily News, CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION will ignite Seattle when it performs at The Moore Theatre beginning May 20 for six performances. Tickets on sale Friday, March 5, 2010 at 10:00am.

The North/South Chamber Orchestra Performs 3 Generations Of Composers' Work 5/18
by Charlie Piane - May 9, 2010


On Tuesday evening May 18 at 8 PM, North/South Consonance, Inc. will continue its 30th consecutive season of free admission concerts with a special program featuring recent works by three generations of composers. The concert will be held at the auditorium of Christ & St. Stephen's Church (120 West 69th St) in Manhattan. Admission is free.

REDCAT Presents Never Very Far Apart 4/29-6/27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2010


The group exhibition Never Very Far Apart brings together six projects that cross the poetic and political ground between the individual and the group; the local and the global; this moment in time and that place in history.

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