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You can now get a look at Krysta Rodriguez as Roxie Hart, Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly, Matteo Lane as Billy Flynn and Red Concepción as “Amos Hart' in Chicago on Broadway. 

Jimmy Award-winning student performers Jake James and Samia Posadas stopped by Good Morning America on Tuesday, following their respective wins during the ceremony on Monday evening. Watch the interview!

Matteo Lane has officially made his Broadway debut in CHICAGO. The comedian and entertainer took his first bow as slick defense attorney Billy Flynn at the Ambassador Theatre, and audiences can now get a first look at the milestone moment.

Earlier tonight, the most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Bowen Yang. BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Jakae James and Samia Posadas have won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. 

116 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards. The 2026 ceremony will stream for free online through Thursday evening, June 25th. Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live, the Wicked movies) will host the 2026 ceremony. Watch as the nominees rehearse the opening number ahead of the big night in this video!

The panel of judges for the 2026 Jimmy Awards is comprised of notable theatre professionals including Tony Award®-winning producers, prestigious casting experts, and industry leaders. Winners and finalists will be selected by Montego Glover, Kenny Leon, Joe Machota, Alecia Parker, Marc Platt, Tara Rubin, Thomas Schumacher, Bernard Telsey, and Lia Vollack.  Preliminary judges who adjudicated and cast the nominees in the Character and Feature Groups included Kristian Charbonier, Stephanie Klapper, Sammy Lopez, Kevin Metzger-Timson, Dale Mott, T. Oliver Reid, and Rachel Sussman.

116 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards. The 2026 ceremony will stream for free online through Thursday evening, June 25th. Tune in at 7:30pm ET to watch live!

“Dancing with the Stars” three-time champion, Emmy-nominated choreographer, singer-songwriter, musician, and actor Mark Ballas will return to Chicago on Broadway.

South Korean pop star Ivy will make her Broadway debut, joining the cast of Chicago beginning this summer at the Ambassador Theatre.  Learn more about how to get tickets here!

Chicago on Broadway will welcome comedian, actor and singer Matteo Lane in the role of Billy Flynn beginning this month at the Ambassador Theatre.  Learn more and find out how to get tickets here!

Queen Latifah will lead a special tribute performance to the musical Chicago, celebrating  the show's 30 years on Broadway, at this year's Tony Awards. Learn more here!

Krysta Rodriguez will join the cast of Chicago as Roxie Hart. She will begin performances in June at the Ambassador Theatre. Rodriguez most recently appeared on Broadway in SMASH.

Chicago will welcome back Rachel Schur in the role of “Roxie Hart” and will welcome to the cell block for the first time Nik Walker as “Billy Flynn” at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!

Whitney Leavitt is celebrating her Chicago box office milestone in a big way! The tattoo comes after she and her husband, Conner Leavitt, decided she would get a tattoo if she broke the ticket sale record in Chicago. Watch the video!

Whitney Leavitt, who has extended her run as 'Roxie Hart' through May 3, 2026 continues to break box office records at the Ambassador Theatre and has garnered audience and critical acclaim. 

Whitney Leavitt (“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” “Dancing with the Stars”) will return as “Roxie Hart” in Chicago on Broadway from Monday, March 23 through Sunday, April 5.

You can now catch a first look at the new cast of Chicago, including Whitney Leavitt as Roxie Hart, Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly, Tam Mutu as Billy Flynn, Jacqueline B. Arnold as Matron “Mama” Morton and Greg Hildreth as “Amos Hart.' Check out new production images here.

CHICAGO will present a special post-show talkback featuring Whitney Leavitt and Dylan Mulvaney, offering audiences a unique opportunity to engage with the stars.

Chicago on Broadway has released a new block of tickets through September 13, 2026. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the show and the new incoming cast here!

Beginning Monday, February 2nd, the Tony-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Chicago will welcome M. Kilgore as “Mary Sunshine” along with new ensemble members Austin Dunn, Danielle Marie Gonzalez, Christopher Kelley and Jeff Sullivan.