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

Chicago - 1996 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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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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The Curtis Symphony Orchestra Returns to the Kimmel Cultural Campus With BEETHOVEN, ORTIZ, AND BARBER
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024


The Curtis Symphony Orchestra returns to Verizon Hall on the Kimmel Cultural Campus for its second concert of the 2023–24 season on Saturday, January 27, at 3 p.m. with “Beethoven, Ortiz, and Barber.”

Miller Theatre Presents A Composer Portrait Of Carola Bauckholt, February 8
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024


Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its 2023-24 Composer Portraits series with Carola Bauckholt.

SWANS Announce New United States Tour Dates For 2024
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2024


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


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What's New On Max This January 2024
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023


Featuring Curtis Institute of Music alumni, Curtis Studio releases its fourth recording, 'Trio Zimbalist: Piano Trios of Weinberg, Auerbach, & Dvořák.' This heartfelt album is a response to human struggle worldwide. Available on major streaming platforms starting Jan. 12.

Amanda Reckonwith Returns to Pangea for One More Performance, December 28
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2023


Don't miss the one-night-only encore performance of Amanda Reckonwith at Pangea! With special guest stars Barbarino and the Bev Naps, this show is a must-see for fans of live-singing drag acts. Get 50% off with the friends/students link.

Caroline O'Connor Joins Dermot Mulroney and Jenna Lea Rosen in MACK & MABEL in Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023


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Cast Set For The Cincinnati Pops' CHICAGO THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2023


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by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2023


Emmy Award-winning actor Andre Braugher has passed away at the age of 61. 

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Amanda Reckonwith to Perform Final Show At Pangea in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2023


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The Met: Live In HD 2023�"24 Season Continues With FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2023


Don't miss the live transmission of Daniel Catán's 1996 opera Florencia en el Amazonas, the first Spanish-language opera at the Met in nearly a century. Join in for this historic cultural and artistic moment as a majority Latinx cast brings this magical realism-inspired production to life.

Review: CHICAGO IL MUSICAL al TEATRO BRANCACCIO
by Ettore Farrattini - Dec 4, 2023


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Dances with Robots Releases A Conversation with Catie Cuan
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Join Sydney Skybetter as he sits down with Dr. Catie Cuan, a pioneer in the field of choreorobotics, in this episode of the Dances with Robots podcast. Discover her personal and professional journey and delve into the question of why dance with a robot. Available now on listening platforms.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023


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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2023


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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.

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