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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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BWW Reviews: CHICAGO Delights Hilton Head Audiences
by Debra Charlton - July 22, 2013


Located on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina produces a full season of musicals and plays aimed at a dedicated audience of Lowcountry residents. The productions, which include crowd-pleasing favorites suggested by theatre-goers, feature fully professional casts drawn primarily from New York, along with a sprinkling of local performers. On a stormy Sunday afternoon, I joined several hundred patrons in attendance at the Center's production of CHICAGO, directed and choreographed by Russell Garrett, to enjoy a high quality rendering of the 1920s-era musical.

TV: CHICAGO Cast Jazzes Up BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK- Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - July 20, 2013


Featured in today's event was the cast of Chicago (Anne Horak, Michael Cusumano, Nathan Madden, Brian O'Brien, Brian Spitulnik, Donna Marie Asbury, Angel Reda, Tonya Wathen, and Rachel Bickerton) performing 'Me and My Baby,' 'All I Care About Is Love,' 'Roxie,' and 'All That Jazz.' Check out highlights below!

TVGN Special to Follow Wendy Williams CHICAGO Debut
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2013


Wendy Williams will be featured in a new TVGN special which will chronicle the talk show host as she prepared to make her Broadway debut in the long-running musical CHICAGO.

VIDEO: Wendy Williams Chats Making her Debut in Broadway's CHICAGO
by Caryn Robbins - July 3, 2013


On yesterday's THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW, host Wendy Williams chatted with her audience about making her Broadway debut in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton in the current revival of Chicago. Check out her rundown of the experience below!

TV: Chatting with CHICAGO's New Matron 'Mama' Morton, Wendy Williams, on Her Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - July 2, 2013


Wendy Williams began her Broadway debut engagement as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the Tony Award-winning musical smash Chicago last week on Friday, June 28. Williams, who was originally set to begin performances at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.) on Tuesday, June 25, was sidelined with a sinus infection earlier last week. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for her opening night and you can check out highlights from the curtain call and interviews with Williams and the cast below!

Photo Coverage: Wendy Williams Takes First Bow as 'Matron Mama Morton' in CHICAGO!
by Walter McBride - July 2, 2013


Wendy Williams began her Broadway debut engagement as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the Tony Award-winning musical smash Chicago last week on Friday, June 28. Williams, who was originally set to begin performances at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.) on Tuesday, June 25, was sidelined with a sinus infection earlier last week. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from her opening night curtain call and after party below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Wendy Williams as 'Matron Mama Morton' in CHICAGO
by Nicole Rosky - July 1, 2013


Wendy Williams began her Broadway debut engagement as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the Tony Award-winning musical smash CHICAGO last week on Friday, June 28. Williams, who was originally set to begin performances at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.) on Tuesday, June 25, was sidelined with a sinus infection earlier last week. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Williams in action below!

Wendy Williams Begins Performances Today in CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2013


Producers Barry and Fran Weissler welcome celebrated talk show host and best-selling author Wendy Williams in her Broadway debut engagement as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the Tony Award-winning musical smash CHICAGO, beginning today, June 28.

Wendy Williams to Begin Performances in CHICAGO, June 28
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2013


Producers Barry and Fran Weissler announced today that celebrated talk show host and best-selling author Wendy Williams will now begin her Broadway debut engagement as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the Tony Award-winning musical smash CHICAGO on Friday, June 28.

STAGE TUBE: CHICAGO Stars Give Advice to Broadway-Bound Wendy Williams!
by Nicole Rosky - June 20, 2013


Wendy Williams is set to make her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning revival of Chicago, joining the long-running musical in the role of Cook County Jail's 'keeper of the keys'- Matron 'Mama' Morton. Her 7-week run will begin on June 25th and wrap up on August 11. Currently, actress and Sirius/XM radio host Christine Pedi takes on the iconic role where she joins Chicago cast members Amy Spanger as Roxie Hart, Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly,Adam Pascal as Billy Flynn, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine. In the video below, Pedi, Spanger, Wright & more give Williams advice for her big debut!

Alexander Gemignani Joins Cast of CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn' Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - June 18, 2013


The acclaimed revival of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking musical smash CHICAGO welcomes Drama Desk nominee Alexander Gemignani tonight, June 18, in the role of 'that silver-tongued Prince of the Courtroom' Billy Flynn.

Paige Davis Returns to CHICAGO for a Limited Engagement Through Today
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2013


On Thursday, April 18, 2013, Broadway's CHICAGO will welcome back television star and author Paige Davis in the lead role of merry murderess Roxie Hart.

Photo Flash: Cast of CHICAGO Brings 'All That Jazz' to Sing For Your Seniors
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2013


On Tuesday April 30th, 2013, members of the Broadway Company of Chicago joined forces with Sing For Your Seniors to bring a very special performance to the seniors at Encore Senior Center. The musical performance hosted by Sing For Your Seniors' Executive Director Jackie Vanderbeck, included songs of the performer's choosing as well of songs from Chicago. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Paige Davis Returns to CHICAGO for a Limited Engagement Through May 26
by Kelsey Denette - April 18, 2013


On Thursday, April 18, 2013, Broadway's CHICAGO will welcome back television star and author Paige Davis in the lead role of merry murderess Roxie Hart.

Wendy Williams Set to Make Broadway Debut in CHICAGO This June as Matron 'Mama' Morton
by Kelsey Denette - April 15, 2013


As announced on today's edition of 'The Wendy Williams Show,' this summer, celebrated talk show host and best-selling author Wendy Williams will make her Broadway stage debut in the role of 'the mistress of murderer's row' -- Matron 'Mama' Morton -- in the record-breaking, Tony Award-winning musical smash CHICAGO.

Photo Coverage: First Look as Adam Pascal and Christine Pedi Join CHICAGO on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - April 9, 2013


On Monday, April 8, 2013, Broadway's Chicago welcomed Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal in the role of slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn and comedienne and radio host Christine Pedi made her Chicago debut as Matron 'Mama' Morton. We couldn't miss their first curtain call!

Adam Pascal & Christine Pedi Join CHICAGO Today
by BWW News Desk - April 8, 2013


Today, April 8, 2013, Broadway's Chicago welcomes Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal in the role of slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn and Christine Pedi as Matron 'Mama' Morton.

Adam Pascal Will Join CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn,' 4/8
by Kelsey Denette - April 5, 2013


On Monday, April 8, 2013, Broadway's CHICAGO welcomes Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal in the role of slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn.

Christine Pedi Will Join CHICAGO as Matron 'Mama' Morton, 4/8
by Kelsey Denette - April 2, 2013


On Monday, April 8, 2013, Broadway's acclaimed revival of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking musical smash CHICAGO welcomes Christine Pedi in the role of Cook County Jail's 'keeper of the keys' -- Matron 'Mama' Morton.

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Becomes 3rd Longest-Running Broadway Show!
by Jennifer Broski - December 21, 2012


Yesterday, December 20, Broadway's globally acclaimed revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO celebrated another momentous milestone and record-breaking when it played performance #6,681. With that 8 p.m. performance at the historic Ambassador Theatre, CHICAGO surpassed the original Broadway production of Les Miserables to become the third longest-running show in Broadway history. Check out photos from the celebration below!

CHICAGO to Become the 3rd Longest-Running Broadway Show on December 20
by Kelsey Denette - December 18, 2012


On Thursday, December 20, 2012, Broadway's globally acclaimed revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will celebrate another momentous milestone and record-breaking when it plays performance #6,681.

CHICAGO Welcomes Back Christopher Sieber as 'Billy Flynn,' Beginning December 25; Billy Ray Cyrus Departs Dec. 23
by Kelsey Denette - December 13, 2012


On Christmas Day, Broadway's acclaimed record-breaking revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO is pleased to welcome back two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber to the role of 'that silver-tongued prince of the courtroom,' Billy Flynn.

Billy Ray Cyrus Says It's OK If Miley Doesn't See Him in CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2012


According to the New York Post, Billy Ray Cyrus, currently starring on Broadway in Chicago, says he doesn't mind if his daughter, TV and pop star Miley Cyrus, is not able to see him in the show.

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How long has Chicago been running on Broadway?
Chicago opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (Broadway) on Thursday Nov 14, 1996 and has now been running for 27 years.
What are the songs in Chicago and what's the order?
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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