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Opened: May 2, 1996
Closing: May 04, 1996

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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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Photo Coverage: CHICAGO 'Razzle Dazzles' at 13!
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 16, 2009


On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning, smash-hit musical CHICAGO celebrated its 13th anniversary on The Great White Way. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras took the trip backstage to join in on all the 'razzle dazzle' birthday festivities!

Ashlee Simpson to Star in CHICAGO on Broadway Nov. 30 - Feb. 7
by Robert Diamond - Nov 16, 2009


This fall, multi-platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will make her Broadway stage debut as she reprises the role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a ten-week limited engagement, Monday, November 30, 2009 through Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

CHICAGO Celebrates 13th Broadway Anniversay in Razzle Dazzle Style, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning, smash-hit musical CHICAGO will celebrate its 13th anniversary on The Great White Way.

Thodos Dance Chicago Presents Ann Reinking's FOSSE TRILOGY, 11/13 & 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2009


Thodos Dance Chicago's Fall Concert 2009, featuring the company's premiere of Fosse Trilogy set by legendary Broadway and film veteran Ann Reinking, will be presented in two performances: Friday November 13, 2009 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie and Saturday, November 28 at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago.

MSNBC Reveals: Ashlee Simpson Heads to CHICAGO in December
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 10, 2009


A few days ago, multiple celebrity gossip news sources were abuzz with the news that Ashlee Simpson is in talks to join the Broadway company of CHICAGO as Roxie Hart, reprising the role which she played in London a few years back. A report from MSNBC last night reveals that the star and recent Melrose Place alum will be headed to the Great White Way in December.

Rialto Chatter: Ashlee Simpson Headed to CHICAGO on Broadway?
by Robert Diamond - Nov 7, 2009


On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning, smash-hit musical CHICAGO will celebrate its 13th anniversary on The Great White Way.

Erica Watson's FAT B*TCH! Makes Limited Run In Chicago This Holiday Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2009


Erica Watson - 'big, bold and beautiful' actor, comedian, director and commentator for the Oxygen Network and BET - returns to her hometown Chicago with the solo show 'Fat Bitch!' This five-night only run is a funny yet thought-provoking look at how society's obsession with weight, race and class have formed the way the world views her shape, and includes her interactions with men, from the boardroom to the bedroom.

CHICAGO Celebrates 13th Broadway Anniversay in Razzle Dazzle Style, 11/14
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 30, 2009


On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning, smash-hit musical CHICAGO will celebrate its 13th anniversary on The Great White Way.

Thodos Dance Chicago Presents Ann Reinking's FOSSE TRILOGY, 11/13 & 11/28
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 6, 2009


Thodos Dance Chicago's Fall Concert 2009, featuring the company's premiere of Fosse Trilogy set by legendary Broadway and film veteran Ann Reinking, will be presented in two performances: Friday November 13, 2009 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie and Saturday, November 28 at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago.

Brent Barrett Returns to CHICAGO, 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2009


On Monday, October 5, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO will welcome back Broadway favorite Brent Barrett as Billy Flynn for an eight-week return engagement (through Sunday, November 29).

Brent Barrett Returns to CHICAGO, 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2009


On Monday, October 5, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO will welcome back Broadway favorite Brent Barrett as Billy Flynn for an eight-week return engagement (through Sunday, November 29).

Brent Barrett Returns to CHICAGO, 10/5
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 25, 2009


On Monday, October 5, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO will welcome back Broadway favorite Brent Barrett as Billy Flynn for an eight-week return engagement (through Sunday, November 29).

FAT B*TCH! Opens 11/19 At Chicago Center for the Performing Arts
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2009


Erica Watson - 'big, bold and beautiful' actor, comedian, director and commentator for the Oxygen Network and BET - returns to her hometown Chicago with the solo show 'Fat Bitch!' This five-night only run is a funny yet thought-provoking look at how society's obsession with weight, race and class have formed the way the world views her shape, and includes her interactions with men, from the boardroom to the bedroom.

Langford, Goodwin, Hewitt And Lewis-Evans Return To Broadway's CHICAGO 9/7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2009


On Monday, September 7, Broadway's Tony Award-winning, razzle-dazzle hit musical CHICAGO will kick-off the fall season by welcoming back four spectacular audience favorites: Bonnie Langford as Roxie Hart, Deidre Goodwin as Velma Kelly, Tom Hewitt as Billy Flynn and Kecia Lewis-Evans as Matron 'Mama' Morton.

Langford, Goodwin, Hewitt And Lewis-Evans Return To Broadway's CHICAGO 9/7
by Charlie Piane - Aug 27, 2009


On Monday, September 7, Broadway's Tony Award-winning, razzle-dazzle hit musical CHICAGO will kick-off the fall season by welcoming back four spectacular audience favorites: Bonnie Langford as Roxie Hart, Deidre Goodwin as Velma Kelly, Tom Hewitt as Billy Flynn and Kecia Lewis-Evans as Matron 'Mama' Morton.

CHICAGO Set To Razzle Dazzle At Kansas City's Starlight 8/11-16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2009


The national tour of Chicago The Musical will entertain Starlight Theatre patrons with its scintillating story and showstopping song and dance numbers on Aug. 11-16. Now the seventh-longest running musical on Broadway, this tale of sin and intrigue is sure to give Kansas Citians a sample of the intrigue of 1920s' Chicago.

CHICAGO Set To Razzle Dazzle At Kansas City's Starlight 8/11-16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2009


The national tour of Chicago The Musical will entertain Starlight Theatre patrons with its scintillating story and showstopping song and dance numbers on Aug. 11-16. Now the seventh-longest running musical on Broadway, this tale of sin and intrigue is sure to give Kansas Citians a sample of the intrigue of 1920s' Chicago.

CHICAGO Set To Razzle Dazzle At Kansas City's Starlight 8/11-16
by Charlie Piane - Aug 6, 2009


The national tour of Chicago The Musical will entertain Starlight Theatre patrons with its scintillating story and showstopping song and dance numbers on Aug. 11-16. Now the seventh-longest running musical on Broadway, this tale of sin and intrigue is sure to give Kansas Citians a sample of the intrigue of 1920s' Chicago.

Save Big With A Special 'Razzle Dazzle' BWW Discount To Broadway's CHICAGO!
by Eddie Varley - Jul 20, 2009


Now celebrating more than twelve glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, CHICAGO is the 'razzle dazzle' hit of the town ... and it still shows no sign of ever slowing down! But you can catch it at a special price with our BWW Discount!

'Dancing' and 'Insider' Host Harris Joins CHICAGO 7/7
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2009


The Great White Way continues to heat up this summer when two-time Emmy Award nominee and celebrated TV personality Samantha Harris ('The Insider,' 'Dancing with the Stars') makes her Broadway stage debut in the starring role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a six-week limited engagement, Tuesday, July 7 through Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

Photo Coverage: 'Talkback Tuesdays' at CHICAGO with Chandra Wilson
by Peter James Zielinski - Jun 25, 2009


Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of CHICAGO, the most recent 'Talkback Tuesdays' took place on Tuesday, June 23rd, and featured a post-show conversation with three-time Emmy Award nominee and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson. She will perform in the production through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as she met the 'Talkback' crowd!

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Welcomes Chandra Wilson - Arrivals and Stage Door Fun!
by Walter McBride - Jun 9, 2009


Emmy Award nominee and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson is now Broadway's Matron 'Mama' Morton in the smash hit musical CHICAGO, for a four-week limited engagement. She joined the show last night Monday, June 8th and will appear through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). Her famous friends and fans came out to see her and BWW was there!

Photo Coverage: Chandra Wilson Takes Her Broadway Bows In 'CHICAGO'
by Walter McBride - Jun 9, 2009


Broadway heats up this summer now that three-time Emmy Award nominee and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson has stepped into the celebrated role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the smash hit musical CHICAGO. Chandra Wilson joins the production for a four-week limited engagement which began last night, Monday, June 8 through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as she took her first bows as 'Mama' Morton!

Grey's Anatomy Star Chandra Wilson Joins CHICAGO as 'Mama Morton' 6/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2009


Broadway heats up this summer when three-time Emmy Award nominee and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson steps into the celebrated role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the smash hit musical CHICAGO, for a four-week limited engagement, Monday, June 8 through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

'Dancing' and 'Insider' Host Harris Joins CHICAGO 7/7
by Eddie Varley - May 20, 2009


The Great White Way continues to heat up this summer when two-time Emmy Award nominee and celebrated TV personality Samantha Harris ('The Insider,' 'Dancing with the Stars') makes her Broadway stage debut in the starring role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a six-week limited engagement, Tuesday, July 7 through Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

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