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2 hours 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 14, 1996

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Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago's slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids. A true New York City institution, Chicago is the longest running American musical in Broadway history.

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VIDEO: CHICAGO Celebrates A Rosy Reopening At Curtain Call
by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2021

Everything came up roses tonight at the reopening of Chicago on Broadway as the company tossed handfuls of rose petals to celebrate their first curtain call back at the Ambassador! 

VIDEO: CHICAGO Director Walter Bobbie Celebrates Ann Reinking on Reopening Night
by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2021

At tonight's reopening of Broadway's Chicago, the show's director Walter Bobbie paid tribute to the production's legendary choreographer and original star, Ann Reinking, who passed away in December 2020.

VIDEO: Bianca Marroquin Leads the Cast in 'All That Jazz' As CHICAGO Reopens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - September 14, 2021

The long-running revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago returned to its home at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre tonight!

Photos: CHICAGO Stars Bianca Marroquín & Ana Villafañe Light Up the Empire State Building
by Jennifer Broski - August 30, 2021

Earlier today, stars of Broadway's Chicago, Bianca Marroquin & Ana Villafañe, joined Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin in a ceremonial lighting of the iconic Empire State Building in celebration of Broadway’s reopening.

VIDEO: Get Sneak Peek of Lillias White Performing 'When You're Good to Mama' From CHICAGO!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 26, 2021

Casting for the Broadway company of CHICAGO was recently announced, featuring Ana Villafañe as Broadway's next Roxie Hart, Bianca Marroquín in her debut in the role of Velma Kelly, Tony Award-winner Lillias White as Matron 'Mama' Morton, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart and Ryan Lowe as Mary Sunshine.

Paulo Szot Will Return to CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn'
by Stephi Wild - August 26, 2021

Tony Award Winner Paulo Szot will return as “Billy Flynn” to Chicago when performances resume on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Ambassador Theatre.

VIDEO: Bianca Marroquin & CHICAGO Cast Prep for GOOD MORNING AMERICA Performance
by A.A. Cristi - August 23, 2021

Announced in the show's lead roles were Ana Villafañe as Roxie Hart, Bianca Marroquín as Velma Kelly, and Tony Award-winner Lillias White as Matron 'Mama' Morton.

Bianca Marroquin, Ana Villafañe & Lillias White Will Lead CHICAGO on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - August 23, 2021

Producers Barry and Fran Weissler have just announced casting for the Broadway company of CHICAGO, which resumes performances at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W 49th St, NYC) on Tuesday, September 14th. Leading the company will be Bianca Marroquín making her debut in the role of Velma Kelly, Tony Award-winner Lillias White as Matron “Mama” Morton, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart and Ryan Lowe as Mary Sunshine. Casting for the roles of Roxie Hart and Billy Flynn will officially be announced soon, but according to an Instagram post from casting office Stewart/Whitley, Ana Villafañe will play Roxie.

CHICAGO Adds New Performances for Broadway Return
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 12, 2021

Producers Barry & Fran Weissler announced today added performances for the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which will return to the Broadway stage on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.; New York, NY).

CHICAGO to Resume Broadway Performances This September
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2021

The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will return to the Broadway stage on Tuesday, September 14.

CHICAGO Will Celebrate its 24th Anniversary On NBC's ONE NIGHT ONLY Special
by Stephi Wild - December 9, 2020

Cast members from the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago recently reunited for a special performance for NBC's eagerly anticipated “One Night Only: The Best of Broadway” special airing tomorrow, December 10th at 8PM ET.

VIDEO: Ute Lemper, Sally Ann Triplet, David Hasselhoff, and More Perform 'All That Jazz' in Honor of CHICAGO's 24th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - November 16, 2020

Featuring over 150 performers and musicians, reunited from across the world to present a truly unique, memorable and breath-taking performance of ALL THAT JAZZ from the legendary Kander and Ebb musical, CHICAGO.

VIDEO: On This Day, November 14- CHICAGO Returns to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2020

On this day in 1996, Broadway welcomed a razzle dazzle Broadway revival of Chicago!

Donna Marie Asbury is in the Guinness Book of World Records For 20-Year Stint in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - June 5, 2020

Donna Marie Asbury has revealed that she is now in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest career playing the same role in a Broadway show!

VIDEO: CHICAGO Cast Members Perform 'All That Jazz' Choreography
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2020

Cast members from Chicago on Broadway got together virtually for a performance of All That Jazz.

Broadway Brainteasers: CHICAGO Cell Block Crossword Puzzle
by A.A. Cristi - April 2, 2020

Today we're heading to Chicago for a criminal crossword puzzle!

VIDEO: Celebrating the Birthday of CHICAGO Composer John Kander!
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2020

Today we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to three-time Tony Award-winner, John Kander, composer of Broadway's longest running American musical, Chicago!

VIDEO: Watch Erika Jayne Perform 'Roxie' on The Wendy Williams Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2020

Watch Erika Jayne perform 'Roxie' from Chicago on The Wendy Williams Show! Take a look at the clip below!

BWW Interview: CHICAGO Star Paulo Szot Takes Another Shot at Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - January 19, 2020

The last time Paulo Szot was on Broadway, it was in an enchanted, Tony-winning debut. Twelve years later, he's back to paint the town.

Photo Coverage: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Visit Erika Jayne in CHICAGO
by Jennifer Broski - January 15, 2020

The stars of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” visited CHICAGO on Broadway to support fellow castmate Erika Jayne, who is currently making her Broadway debut in the role of “Roxie Hart.”

Emma Pittman to Make Broadway Debut as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 10, 2020

Emma Pittman will make her official Broadway debut as Broadway's newest a?oeRoxie Harta?? on stage at the Ambassador Theatre later this year.

VIDEO: Erika Jayne and Paulo Szot Take Their First Bows in CHICAGO
by Linnae Medeiros - January 7, 2020

The names on everybody's lips are gonna be Erika Jayne and Paulo Szot! The pair of stars made their debuts in Broadway's long-running hit revival of Chicago on January 6th, and we're getting a peek inside their first bows! Check out the video to see the show's newest Roxie Hart and Billy Flynn rock Chicago!

Photo Coverage: Erika Jayne and Paulo Szot Join the Cast of CHICAGO on Broadway
by Katherine Lee - January 7, 2020

Yesterday, January 6, singer, actress and TV sensation Erika Jayne (Bravo's “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”) made her Broadway debut in the role of “Roxie Hart” in CHICAGO on Broadway alongside Tony Award-winner and opera star Paulo Szot as “Billy Flynn.”

Chicago FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

All That Jazz
Funny Honey
Cell Block Tango
When You're Good to Momma
Tap Dance
All I Care About
A Little Bit of Good
We Both Reached for the Gun
Roxie
I Can't Do It Alone
Chicago After Midnight
My Own Best Friend
I Know a Girl
Me and My Baby
Mister Cellophane
When Velma Takes the Stand
Razzle Dazzle
Class
Nowadays
R.S.V.P.
Keep It Hot
Ten Percent
No
It
Loopin' De Loop
Rose Colored Glasses
Pansy Eyes
Overture
Entr’acte
Hot Honey Rag
Finale

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Chicago opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (Broadway) on Thursday Nov 14, 1996 and has now been running for 27 years.
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.
Chicago has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Choreography for Ann Reinking, Best Costume Design for William Ivey Long, Best Direction of a Musical for Walter Bobbie, Best Lighting Design for Ken Billington, Best Revival of a Musical for Barry and Fran Weissler, and Best Revival of a Musical for Kardana Productions, Inc.
Chicago has won the following Tony Awards: Best Choreography for Ann Reinking, Best Costume Design for William Ivey Long, Best Direction of a Musical for Walter Bobbie, Best Lighting Design for Ken Billington, Best Revival of a Musical for Barry and Fran Weissler, and Best Revival of a Musical for Kardana Productions, Inc.
Chicago has been nominated for several awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Bebe Neuwirth, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Ann Reinking, and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Walter Bobbie.
Chicago has won several prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award for Bebe Neuwirth at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Choreography for Ann Reinking at the Drama Desk Awards, and Outstanding Director - Musical for Walter Bobbie, also at the Drama Desk Awards.
Chicago is playing at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (Broadway), which is located at 226 W. 46th St. New York.
All That Jazz
Funny Honey
Cell Block Tango
When You're Good to Momma
Tap Dance
All I Care About
A Little Bit of Good
We Both Reached for the Gun
Roxie
I Can't Do It Alone
Chicago After Midnight
My Own Best Friend
I Know a Girl
Me and My Baby
Mister Cellophane
When Velma Takes the Stand
Razzle Dazzle
Class
Nowadays
R.S.V.P.
Keep It Hot
Ten Percent
No
It
Loopin' De Loop
Rose Colored Glasses
Pansy Eyes
Overture
Entr’acte
Hot Honey Rag
Finale
Chicago does not include any gunshot noises. In the show, the drummer creates 'gunshot' like sounds, but these would not be confused with actual gunshot noises.

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