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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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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.

VIDEO: Ute Lemper, Sally Ann Triplet, David Hasselhoff, and More Perform 'All That Jazz' in Honor of CHICAGO's 24th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - November 16, 2020


Featuring over 150 performers and musicians, reunited from across the world to present a truly unique, memorable and breath-taking performance of ALL THAT JAZZ from the legendary Kander and Ebb musical, CHICAGO.

VIDEO: On This Day, November 14- CHICAGO Returns to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2020


On this day in 1996, Broadway welcomed a razzle dazzle Broadway revival of Chicago!

Donna Marie Asbury is in the Guinness Book of World Records For 20-Year Stint in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - June 5, 2020


Donna Marie Asbury has revealed that she is now in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest career playing the same role in a Broadway show!

VIDEO: CHICAGO Cast Members Perform 'All That Jazz' Choreography
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2020


Cast members from Chicago on Broadway got together virtually for a performance of All That Jazz.

Broadway Brainteasers: CHICAGO Cell Block Crossword Puzzle
by A.A. Cristi - April 2, 2020


Today we're heading to Chicago for a criminal crossword puzzle!

VIDEO: Celebrating the Birthday of CHICAGO Composer John Kander!
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2020


Today we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to three-time Tony Award-winner, John Kander, composer of Broadway's longest running American musical, Chicago!

VIDEO: Watch Erika Jayne Perform 'Roxie' on The Wendy Williams Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2020


Watch Erika Jayne perform 'Roxie' from Chicago on The Wendy Williams Show! Take a look at the clip below!

BWW Interview: CHICAGO Star Paulo Szot Takes Another Shot at Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - January 19, 2020


The last time Paulo Szot was on Broadway, it was in an enchanted, Tony-winning debut. Twelve years later, he's back to paint the town.

Photo Coverage: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Visit Erika Jayne in CHICAGO
by Jennifer Broski - January 15, 2020


The stars of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” visited CHICAGO on Broadway to support fellow castmate Erika Jayne, who is currently making her Broadway debut in the role of “Roxie Hart.”

Emma Pittman to Make Broadway Debut as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 10, 2020


Emma Pittman will make her official Broadway debut as Broadway's newest a?oeRoxie Harta?? on stage at the Ambassador Theatre later this year.

VIDEO: Erika Jayne and Paulo Szot Take Their First Bows in CHICAGO
by Linnae Medeiros - January 7, 2020


The names on everybody's lips are gonna be Erika Jayne and Paulo Szot! The pair of stars made their debuts in Broadway's long-running hit revival of Chicago on January 6th, and we're getting a peek inside their first bows! Check out the video to see the show's newest Roxie Hart and Billy Flynn rock Chicago!

Photo Coverage: Erika Jayne and Paulo Szot Join the Cast of CHICAGO on Broadway
by Katherine Lee - January 7, 2020


Yesterday, January 6, singer, actress and TV sensation Erika Jayne (Bravo's “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”) made her Broadway debut in the role of “Roxie Hart” in CHICAGO on Broadway alongside Tony Award-winner and opera star Paulo Szot as “Billy Flynn.”

VIDEO: CHICAGO in Mexico Cast Members Perform 'Jingle Bell Rock'
by Linnae Medeiros - December 23, 2019


Jingle bell time is a swell time to see a special performance from the cast of Chicago! Four of the men from the show's Mexico production took to the stage for a razzle dazzling Spanish version of 'Jingle Bell Rock' to celebrate the holiday season. Check it out with the video!

Paulo Szot Will Join The Broadway Cast Of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2019


Tony Award-winner and opera star Paulo Szot will join the Broadway production of Chicago in the role of a?oeBilly Flynna?? at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

TV: Erika Jayne Gets Ready to Paint the Town as CHICAGO's New Roxie Hart!
by Nicole Rosky - December 18, 2019


Erika Jayne is trading in Beverly Hills to be a Broadway baby! The recording artist and Real Housewives star is the latest to join the cast of Chicago, playing Roxie Hart through March 29. 

Photo Coverage: Real Housewives Star Erika Jayne Gets Ready to Strut Her Stuff in CHICAGO!
by Jennifer Broski - December 17, 2019


The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Erika Jayne! The star of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' is set to join the cast of the long-running hit musical Chicago as Roxie Hart beginning Monday, January 6, 2020. She will play a 12-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC) through Sunday, March 29, 2020.

VIDEO: Erika Jayne Prepares To Make Broadway Debut In CHICAGO
by Linnae Medeiros - December 12, 2019


The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Erika Jayne! The star of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' is set to joining the cast of the long-running hit musical Chicago as Roxie Hart this January, and we're getting a look as she prepares to make her Broadway debut in the production. Check it out with this video!

Photo Flash: CHICAGO Celebrates its 23rd Anniversary on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2019


The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago celebrated its 23rd Broadway anniversary last night, Thursday, November 14th. The production is now playing at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

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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