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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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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

Original Chicago Revival Stars Reunite for 10th Year Show
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2006


The original stars of the Chicago revival -- Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton, Joel Grey and Marcia Lewis -- will reunite for a 10th anniversary performance of the smash show on November 14th

Chicago to Serve Up Rocco DiSpirito's Bway Debut?
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2006


Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito may be putting down his utensils for a Broadway run in Chicago

Marroquin to Join Broadway's Chicago as Roxie, August 22
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2006


Bianca Marroquin will return to the Broadway company of Chicago on August 22nd

Wilson's Chicago Extension Cancelled; DeJean Fills In
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2006


Due to other commitments, Rita Wilson will no longer be performing in Chicago through August 20th; Michelle DeJean will play Roxie from August 8th through August 20th

Chicago FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Chicago have there been?
Chicago has had 13 productions including Broadway which opened in 1975, Broadway which opened in 1975, West End which opened in 1979, Off-Broadway which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 1996, US Tour which opened in 1997, West End which opened in 1997, US Tour which opened in 1997, US Tour which opened in 2012, US Tour which opened in 2014, US Tour which opened in 2016, West End which opened in 2018 and US Tour which opened in 2022.
What Tony Awards has Chicago been nominated for?
Chicago has been nominated for the following Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Fred Ebb, Best Book of a Musical for Bob Fosse, Best Choreography for Bob Fosse, Best Costume Design for Patricia Zipprodt, Best Direction of a Musical for Bob Fosse, Best Lighting Design for Jules Fisher, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for John Kander, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Fred Ebb, and Best Scenic Design for Tony Walton.

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