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Run Time:
2 hours 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 14, 1996

Broadway Schedule:

Mondays at 7pm
Tuesdays at 7pm
Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm
Sundays at 2pm and 7pm

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Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago's slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids. A true New York City institution, Chicago is the longest running American musical in Broadway history.


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CHICAGO Cancels Saturday Evening Show Due to Positive Covid Tests
by Robert Diamond - November 27, 2021


Per the production, 'because two people who work at the Ambassador Theatre tested positive for the COVID 19 virus today (Saturday, November 26th), the 8PM performance of CHICAGO will not proceed, out of an abundance of caution...'

VIDEO: Watch CHICAGO Razzle Dazzle at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Nicole Rosky - November 25, 2021


After 25 record-breaking years on Broadway, Chicago returned to the small screen earlier today for an appearance on CBS' broadcast of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

CHICAGO Announces New Block Of Tickets Through September 2022
by Stephi Wild - November 22, 2021


A new block of tickets is now on sale through September 11, 2022 for the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

Photos: On the Red Carpet at CHICAGO's 25th Anniversary Performance
by Jennifer Broski - November 17, 2021


Last night, Chicago on Broadway celebrated 25 years of Razzle Dazzle on Broadway with a special celebration.

VIDEO: Charlotte D'Amboise Pays Tribute to Ann Reinking at CHICAGO 25th Anniversary Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - November 16, 2021


Tonight, Chicago on Broadway celebrated 25 years of Razzle Dazzle on Broadway with a special celebration.

VIDEO: Original CHICAGO Stars Return for 25th Anniversary Celebration and Mayoral Proclamation
by A.A. Cristi - November 16, 2021


Tonight, Chicago on Broadway celebrated 25 years of Razzle Dazzle on Broadway with a special celebration. 

CHICAGO Announces 25th Anniversary Celebration Events!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 15, 2021


Chicago will celebrate 25 years on Broadway tomorrow Tuesday, November 16th at 6:30PM with a very special performance. Beginning at 5PM on the TKTS Red Steps in Times Square the Brooklyn United Marching Band will march to 49th Street playing Kander & Ebb music. The Ambassador Theatre will be lit in red with a star-studded red carpet. 

CHICAGO Will Hold a Special Performance This Month to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - November 1, 2021


A special performance of Chicago will be held on Tuesday, November 16th at 6:30PM with appearances by original cast members and other surprises at the Ambassador Theatre to mark the 25th Anniversary of the longest running American musical in Broadway history.

Photos: New York Governor Kathy Hochul Visits CHICAGO on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - October 25, 2021


Broadway audience are back at the Ambassador Theatre, where Chicago has officially resumed performances last month. Just last week, the show welcomed a very special guest, the 57th Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul.

Photos: First Look Ana Villafañe, Bianca Marroquín & More in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - October 13, 2021


Chicago resumed performances on Broadway on September 14 with a new cast and we have your first look at the company in action, including Ana Villafañe as Roxie Hart, Bianca Marroquín as Velma Kelly, Tony Award-winner Paulo Szot as Billy Flynn, and Tony Award-winner Lillias White as Matron “Mama” Morton.

VIDEO: Hangin' on 49th Street with CHICAGO Star, Ana Villafañe
by Nicole Rosky - October 16, 2021


It's all razzle dazzle again at the Ambassador Theatre, where after a hiatus of a year and a half, the longest-running American musical in Broadway history has officially resumed performances. A new Roxie Hart struts the stage at Chicago this time around- Ana Villafañe, who is returning to Broadway for the first time since her breakout portrayal of Gloria Estefan in On Your Feet.

CHICAGO Announces VIVA BROADWAY! Night Set For This Month
by Stephi Wild - October 1, 2021


The Tony Award-winning Chicago joins with the Broadway League to announce a ¡Viva Broadway! Night celebrating Hispanic and Latino theatre makers and audiences on Monday, October 18 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

Back On Broadway: Paulo Szot Talks CHICAGO's Return to the Stage, Details About Opening Night, His Co-Stars & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 17, 2021


BroadwayWorld's new interview series Back on Broadway is taking readers on the exciting journey of Broadway's return to the stage! Next up in the series is Paulo Szot, returning to the role of Billy Flynn in Chicago!

VIDEO: CHICAGO Celebrates A Rosy Reopening At Curtain Call
by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2021


Everything came up roses tonight at the reopening of Chicago on Broadway as the company tossed handfuls of rose petals to celebrate their first curtain call back at the Ambassador! 

VIDEO: CHICAGO Director Walter Bobbie Celebrates Ann Reinking on Reopening Night
by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2021


At tonight's reopening of Broadway's Chicago, the show's director Walter Bobbie paid tribute to the production's legendary choreographer and original star, Ann Reinking, who passed away in December 2020.

VIDEO: Bianca Marroquin Leads the Cast in 'All That Jazz' As CHICAGO Reopens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - September 14, 2021


The long-running revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago returned to its home at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre tonight!

Photos: CHICAGO Stars Bianca Marroquín & Ana Villafañe Light Up the Empire State Building
by Jennifer Broski - August 30, 2021


Earlier today, stars of Broadway's Chicago, Bianca Marroquin & Ana Villafañe, joined Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin in a ceremonial lighting of the iconic Empire State Building in celebration of Broadway’s reopening.

VIDEO: Get Sneak Peek of Lillias White Performing 'When You're Good to Mama' From CHICAGO!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 26, 2021


Casting for the Broadway company of CHICAGO was recently announced, featuring Ana Villafañe as Broadway's next Roxie Hart, Bianca Marroquín in her debut in the role of Velma Kelly, Tony Award-winner Lillias White as Matron 'Mama' Morton, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart and Ryan Lowe as Mary Sunshine.

Paulo Szot Will Return to CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn'
by Stephi Wild - August 26, 2021


Tony Award Winner Paulo Szot will return as “Billy Flynn” to Chicago when performances resume on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Ambassador Theatre.

VIDEO: Bianca Marroquin & CHICAGO Cast Prep for GOOD MORNING AMERICA Performance
by A.A. Cristi - August 23, 2021


Announced in the show's lead roles were Ana Villafañe as Roxie Hart, Bianca Marroquín as Velma Kelly, and Tony Award-winner Lillias White as Matron 'Mama' Morton.

Bianca Marroquin, Ana Villafañe & Lillias White Will Lead CHICAGO on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - August 23, 2021


Producers Barry and Fran Weissler have just announced casting for the Broadway company of CHICAGO, which resumes performances at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W 49th St, NYC) on Tuesday, September 14th. Leading the company will be Bianca Marroquín making her debut in the role of Velma Kelly, Tony Award-winner Lillias White as Matron “Mama” Morton, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart and Ryan Lowe as Mary Sunshine. Casting for the roles of Roxie Hart and Billy Flynn will officially be announced soon, but according to an Instagram post from casting office Stewart/Whitley, Ana Villafañe will play Roxie.

CHICAGO Adds New Performances for Broadway Return
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 12, 2021


Producers Barry & Fran Weissler announced today added performances for the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which will return to the Broadway stage on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.; New York, NY).

CHICAGO to Resume Broadway Performances This September
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2021


The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will return to the Broadway stage on Tuesday, September 14.

CHICAGO Will Celebrate its 24th Anniversary On NBC's ONE NIGHT ONLY Special
by Stephi Wild - December 9, 2020


Cast members from the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago recently reunited for a special performance for NBC's eagerly anticipated “One Night Only: The Best of Broadway” special airing tomorrow, December 10th at 8PM ET.

Chicago FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I get Rush Tickets for Chicago on Broadway?

Price: $49.00
Where: Box Office only
Limit: Two per customer
Restrictions: Not available for Saturday evenings - Subject to availability.

How do I get Standing Room Only for Chicago on Broadway?

Price: $27
Where: Box Office
Limit: Two per customer
Restrictions:  Available day of performance only when the performance is sold out.

How long has Chicago been running on Broadway?
Chicago opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (Broadway) on Thursday Nov 14, 1996 and has now been running for 27 years.
What are the songs in Chicago and what's the order?
All That Jazz
Funny Honey
Cell Block Tango
When You're Good to Momma
Tap Dance
All I Care About
A Little Bit of Good
We Both Reached for the Gun
Roxie
I Can't Do It Alone
Chicago After Midnight
My Own Best Friend
I Know a Girl
Me and My Baby
Mister Cellophane
When Velma Takes the Stand
Razzle Dazzle
Class
Nowadays
R.S.V.P.
Keep It Hot
Ten Percent
No
It
Loopin' De Loop
Rose Colored Glasses
Pansy Eyes
Overture
Entr’acte
Hot Honey Rag
Finale
Chicago does not include any gunshot noises. In the show, the drummer creates 'gunshot' like sounds, but these would not be confused with actual gunshot noises.

Chicago History

Other Productions of Chicago

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

Chicago Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Bebe Neuwirth
1997 Tony Awards Best Choreography Ann Reinking
1997 Tony Awards Best Costume Design William Ivey Long
1997 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Walter Bobbie
1997 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Ken Billington
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical James Naughton
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Marcia Lewis
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Bebe Neuwirth
1997 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Barry and Fran Weissler
1997 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Kardana Productions, Inc
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Bebe Neuwirth
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Ann Reinking
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Walter Bobbie
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Joel Grey

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