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Video: Sebastián Yatra Takes His First Bows In CHICAGO
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2024

Latin music sensation Sebastián Yatra (Encanto’s 'Dos Oruguitas”) took his first Broadway bows in the long-running revival of Chicago earlier tonight. Go inside his big debut in new video from the curtain call!

CHICAGO's Sebastián Yatra to Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024

Chicago has announced that Latin music sensation Sebastián Yatra (Encanto’s 'Dos Oruguitas”) will perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC this year.

Tickets on Sale For REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL; Listen to Songs From the Show!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2024

Tickets are on sale now for Real Women Have Curves: The Musical, which will play at Broadway’s James Earl Jones Theatre this spring. Plus listen to new music from the show!

CHICAGO Celebrates 28th Anniversary and 11,000 Performances
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

On Thursday, November 14th, the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning musical Chicago will celebrate its 28th year as a Broadway institution. Chicago also celebrates hitting 11,000 performances on Broadway.

Photos: CHICAGO UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

All new production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning CHICAGO. Check out the photos here!

Bianca Marroquín Will Return to CHICAGO Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

Bianca Marroquín is headed back to Chicago! The Broadway company of the musical will welcome her back to the role of Roxie Hart beginning on Monday, November 25 at the Ambassador Theatre.

Sinitta Will Join UK and Ireland Tour of CHICAGO as Mama Morton in Bradford and Stoke
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

International recording artist and pop star Sinitta will join the UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO as Mama Morton for a strictly limited run, playing Bradford's Alhambra Theatre (21 – 26 October 2024) and Stoke's Regent Theatre (25 – 30 November 2024).

Photos: Faye Brookes, Djalenga Scott, and More in Rehearsal For the UK Tour of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2024

Rehearsal photos have been released for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi-awarding winning CHICAGO, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from 12 October 2024. Check out the photoshere!

Video: Alyssa Milano Shares Story of Husband's Surprise on CHICAGO Opening Night
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024

On Monday, Alyssa Milano visited Sherri Shepherd's talk show to discuss her experience in the current Broadway cast of Chicago. The actress recently joined the production as Roxie Hart, also making her Broadway debut. Watch the full interview!

Video: Alyssa Milano Talks Making Broadway Debut in the 'Masterpiece' CHICAGO
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2024

Earlier this week, Alyssa Milano celebrated her first night as Roxie Hart in the current Broadway production of Chicago. The 'Who's The Boss?' star is making her Broadway debut in the show and recently sat down with CBS New York to talk about her experience so far. Watch the interview!

Photos: Alyssa Milano Makes her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 18, 2024

See photos of Alyssa Milano's first Broadway bow in Chicago! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Alyssa Milano Takes Her First Bow In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2024

Tonight 'Charmed' and 'Who's The Boss' star Alyssa Milano celebrated her opening night in Chicago on Broadway. Milano is making her Broadway debut tonight in the role of Roxie Hart. Check out video of her first curtain call!

WAITRESS is Now Playing at the Cameri Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Waitress is now playing at the Cameri Theatre. Performances will run through 14 September.

Faye Brookes, Brenda Edwards, and Kevin Clifton Will Lead The UK and Ireland Tour of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

The cast has been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi-awarding winning CHICAGO, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from 12 October 2024.

CHICAGO Will Welcome Sebastián Yatra as 'Billy Flynn'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

Chicago has announced that Latin music sensation Sebastián Yatra will make his Broadway debut as “Billy Flynn” beginning Monday, November 25 – Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the Ambassador Theatre.

Video: Robyn Hurder, Orfeh & Max Clayton do 'We Both Reached For The Gun' TikTok Trend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024

Watch Robyn Hurder, Orfeh and Max Clayton do 'We Both Reached For The Gun' TikTok trend backstage at Chicago!

Orfeh Will Join the Broadway Cast of CHICAGO as 'Matron Mama Morton'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

Tony nominee Orfeh will join the Broadway company of Chicago in the role of 'Matron Mama Morton' beginning next week! Her limited run will begin on Monday, August 26 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

Photos: Ariana Madix Welcomes LOVE ISLAND Co-Stars To CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2024

Tonight at Chicago on Broadway, Kaylor Martin, Serena Page, JaNa Craig and Olivia Walker visited their 'Love Island USA' host Ariana Madix, where she is currently starring as Roxie Hart through September 1st. Check out photos from their visit.

WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2024

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles has been removed from the 2024 PBS lineup. It was previously set to air on PBS Great Performances

Robyn Hurder Will Miss Performances of CHICAGO Due to a Hamstring Injury
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

Robyn Hurder has taken to social media to share that she will be missing some upcoming performances of Chicago due to a hamstring injury.

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