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Chicago 1996

Ages: 12+
Opened: May 2, 1996
Closing: May 04, 1996

Chicago - 1996 Off-Broadway History , Info & More


Signature Theatre
555 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

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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Update: All Broadway Lights to Be Dimmed for Hinton Battle
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024


On March 12, 2024, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim all the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute at exactly 6:45pm, in his honor.

David Sabella to Perform at The Pheasantry in London in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023


David Sabella will perform at The Pheasantry on April 21-22 at 7pm. 

Broadway's D. Sabella To Bring THE RAZZLE DAZZLE OF CHICAGO To The Pheasantry
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 18, 2023


Broadway's David Sabella will bring his solo show The Razzle Dazzle of Chicago to The Pheasantry April 21-22, 2023 7PM.

Photos: Joel Grey Celebrates 90th Birthday in Times Square
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 11, 2022


BroadwayWorld wishes a very happy birthday to Academy Award and Tony Award winning legend Joel Grey, who today celebrated his 90th birthday with Broadway friends in Times Square. Our photog was on hand as well!

Arthur P. Siccardi, Broadway Production Supervisor, Dies at 89
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2020


Beloved Broadway production supervisor Arthur P. Siccardi has passed away at 89. Arthur P., II was one of the best-loved figures in the American theater, with a distinguished career as a production supervisor that spanned five decades working with the biggest stars, directors and producers on some of the best-known shows in Broadway history.

MOUSTACHE estrena su vídeo oficial de manera gratuita
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Apr 28, 2020


En estos tiempos de quedarnos en casa, la cultura en redes prolifera más que nunca con diversas iniciativas que nos ayudan a pasar mejor nuestros días.

ESPECIAL: ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Coco Comin!
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Apr 22, 2019


Hoy cumple años una de las figuras fundamentales de la danza y el Teatro Musical en nuestro pais, Coco Comin, y para celebrarlo que mejor que hacer un repaso por su extensa y prolifica carrera y todo lo que ha aportado a la industria en España.

Wake Up With BWW 4/11: THE LION KING Trailer, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Power through the end of your week by catching up on the latest Broadway news!

Coco Comin dirigirá la escuela BILLY ELLIOT en Barcelona
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Feb 27, 2019


El proximo 4 de marzo abrira en Barcelona la escuela BILLY ELLIOT, dirigida por la coreografa y bailarina Coco Comin, y supervisada por Toni Espinosa.

Brief 4/11: CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Opens Tonight, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Children of a Lesser God opens tonight on Broadway, and more!

Video Flashback: Roxie Returns as CHICAGO Makes 1996 Debut at City Center Encores!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2017


Today as we celebrate a landmark 21 years since the long-running revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago landed on Broadway, let's venture way back in time to when the revival made its world premiere at City Center Encores.

Prizm Art Fair Closes With Strongest Sales To Date
by Molly Tracy - Jan 10, 2017


Prizm Art Fair 4th edition occurred November 29- December 11, with over 2,000  people in attendance to see artwork by over 40 artists from 8 countries, including France, Haiti, Jamaica, Nigeria, St. Martin, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Prizm Art Fair Announces Programs And Events
by Molly Tracy - Nov 3, 2016


Prizm Art Fair is pleased to announce the programing and events for the fair's fourth edition. Spanning two weeks and coinciding with Miami Art Week, Prizm Art Fair will take place November 29 through December 11, 2016 at its new location: 7230 NW Miami CT in the Little Haiti / Little River community.

Prizm Art Fair Announces 2016 Exhibitors
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2016


Prizm Art Fair is proud  to announce exhibitors for the fair's fourth edition. Spanning two weeks and coinciding with Miami Art Week, Prizm Art Fair will take place November 29 through December 11, 2016 at its new location: 7230 NW Miami CT in the Little Haiti / Little River community. The fourth edition will showcase over 40 artists from eight countries including: France, Haiti, Jamaica, Nigeria, St. Martin, and Trinidad and Tobago, split between two sections curated by fair Director and Founder Mikhaile Solomon and interdisciplinary artist William Cordova.

CHICAGO Unveils Vinyl Edition of Grammy-Winning 1996 Cast Album
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2016


To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Broadway's Record-Breaking hit musical Chicago, Sony Music has released the first ever vinyl edition of the Gold-Certified, Grammy Award-winning 1996 New Broadway Cast Recording.

Jess Goldstein, Douglas W. Schmidt & More to Receive 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 3, 2015


Tony Award-winning costume designer, JESS GOLDSTEIN (currently represented on Broadway with Jersey Boys and On the Town), and scenic designer DOUGLAS W. SCHMIDT are among the 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, May 1, at 6:30pm, at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Goldstein was selected to receive the 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design and Mr. Schmidt will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design.

Jennifer Holliday Discusses Her Recent Comeback
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 5, 2014


On January 21, Jennifer Holliday released her first solo album in over 20 years. In a recent interview with Travis Smiley, Holliday talked about her recent comeback and past struggles.

ON BORROWED TIME, Directed by Joel Grey, Begins Tonight at Two River Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2013


Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, launches its 2013-2014 Season with Paul Osborn's On Borrowed Time, directed by Tony and Academy Award-winner Joel Grey. Performances will begin in Two River's Rechnitz Theater (21 Bridge Avenue) today, September 14 and continue through Sunday, October 13. The opening night performance is Friday, September 20 at 8:00 p.m.

Joel Grey to Direct ON BORROWED TIME at Two River Theatre, 9/14-10/13
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 4, 2013


Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, launches its 2013-2014 Season with Paul Osborn's On Borrowed Time, directed by Tony and Academy Award-winner Joel Grey. Performances will begin in Two River's Rechnitz Theater (21 Bridge Avenue) on Saturday, September 14 and continue through Sunday, October 13. The opening night performance is Friday, September 20 at 8:00 p.m..

Christine Baranski, Irina Dvorovenko and More Star in Encores! ON YOUR TOES, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2013


Christine Baranski, Kelli Barrett, Walter Bobbie, Jeremy Cohen, Dalton Harrod, Randy Skinner, Shonn Wiley, Karen Ziemba,New York City Ballet Principaldancer Joaquin De Luz and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Irina Dvorovenko will star in Rodgers and Hart's On Your Toes, the final Encores! presentation of the 2012-13 New York City Center season.

Joel Grey Set for Syfy's WAREHOUSE 13 Series
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 15, 2013


TVGuide reports exclusively that Broadway vet Joel Grey will be guest starring in Syfy's scripted series WAREHOUSE 13 in the role of 'Magic Man.'

Christine Baranski, Irina Dvorovenko, Shonn Wiley to Star in ON YOUR TOES
by Robert Diamond - Apr 15, 2013


Christine Baranski, Kelli Barrett, Walter Bobbie, Jeremy Cohen, Dalton Harrod, Randy Skinner, Shonn Wiley, Karen Ziemba,New York City Ballet Principaldancer Joaquin De Luz and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Irina Dvorovenkowill star in Rodgers and Hart's On Your Toes, the final Encores! presentation of the 2012-13 New York City Center season. Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, On Your Toes will have guest music direction by Encores! founding music director Rob Fisher and will play seven performances, from May 8 - 12 at New York City Center, W. 55th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues). The "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue" ballet, originally choreographed by George Balanchine, will be staged by Susan Pilarre, who served as a Ballet Mistress of the show's 1983 Broadway Revival.

Gary Griffin, John Rando and Warren Carlyle to Direct 2013 Encores! Season!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 2, 2013


Jack Viertel, Artistic Director of New York City Center's Encores! series, today announced the directors and choreographers of the Encores! 20th Anniversary season, opening on January 30, 2013. The Tony Award-winning series welcomes back directors Gary Griffin, John Rando and Warren Carlyle, choreographers Alex Sanchez and Joshua Bergasse, and Guest Music Director Rob Fisher.

Raúl Esparza, Kelli O’Hara and More to Perform at Encores! Gala Tonight, 11/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2012


New York City Center will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its Tony Award-winning Encores! series tonight, November 12 with a Gala Benefit starring Raul Esparza and Kelli O'Hara, and featuring performers who have starred in Encores! productions over the past two decades.

Raúl Esparza, Kelli O’Hara and More to Perform at Encores! Gala, 11/12
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2012


New York City Center will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its Tony Award-winning Encores! series on November 12 with a Gala Benefit starring Raul Esparza and Kelli O'Hara, and featuring performers who have starred in Encores! productions over the past two decades.

Chicago History

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1975   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1979   West End London Production
West End
1996   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
1996   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1997   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1997   West End London Revival
West End
1997   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
2012   US Tour National Tour
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2014   US Tour National Tour (2014-2015)
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2018   West End West End Return Engagement
West End
2022   US Tour US Tour
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