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

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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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Heisman Winner Eddie George Struts Into CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical CHICAGO welcomes NFL Legend and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George, making his Broadway debut in the role of 'Billy Flynn' beginning tonight, January 12, 2016.

Photo Flash: Razzle Dazzle 'Em! First Look at NFL Legend Eddie George in Broadway's CHICAGO
by Tyler Peterson - January 5, 2016


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, NFL legend, Heisman Trophy winner and Nashville actor Eddie George will make his Broadway debut next week, taking on the role of Billy Flynn in the long-running Tony Award-winning musical Chicago. Check out a first look below!

Up on the Marquee: Eddie George Gets a Times Square Billboard for His CHICAGO Debut!
by Walter McBride - January 4, 2016


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, NFL legend, Heisman Trophy winner and Nashville actor Eddie George will make his Broadway debut in January, taking on the role of Billy Flynn in the long-running Tony Award-winning musical Chicago.

VIDEO: New Billy Flynn, Football Great Eddie George, Comes To CHICAGO With Serious Acting Background
by Michael Dale - December 14, 2015


Before coming to Broadway, George appeared regionally in contemporary drama and Shakespeare

They're Back on the Cell Block! Bianca Marroquin and Terra C. MacLeod Return to Broadway's CHICAGO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2015


They're back on the cell block! Broadway favorites Bianca Marroquín (as Roxie Hart) and Terra C. MacLeod (as Velma Kelly) return to Broadway's Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago beginning tonight, Monday, November 30th. Chicago is now playing at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

Photo Coverage: Broadway's CHICAGO Welcomes NeNe Leakes!
by Walter McBride - November 25, 2015


Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes actress and TV sensation NeNe Leakes (Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'), returning to Broadway for four weeks only in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, through December 20, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

TV: From Atlanta to Broadway- NeNe Leakes Returns to the Stage in CHICAGO!
by Nicole Rosky - November 25, 2015


Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes actress and TV sensation NeNe Leakes (Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'), returning to Broadway for four weeks only in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, through December 20, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

VIDEO: CHICAGO Flyer Woman, Allison Martin, Defies ISIS Threats On Times Square In theatreMAMA's #Unafraid
by Michael Dale - November 24, 2015


A beautiful video about the strength of love and trust from one of Times Square's familiar faces.

Photo Coverage: NeNe Leakes Takes Her First Bows as the Mistress of Murderers Row in CHICAGO!
by Walter McBride - November 24, 2015


Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes actress and TV sensation NeNe Leakes (Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'), returning to Broadway for four weeks only in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, through December 20, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC). BroadwayWorld was there for her first night and you can check out photos from her curtain call below!

Photo Flash: Welcome to the Cell Block! First Look at NeNe Leakes as Matron 'Mama' Morton in Broadway's CHICAGO
by Tyler Peterson - November 23, 2015


Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes actress and TV sensation NeNe Leakes(Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'), returning to Broadway for four weeks only in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, beginning tonight, November 23, 2015. She will perform through December 20, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC). Check out a very first look at Leakes in costume below!

REAL HOUSEWIVES Star NeNe Leakes Returns to Broadway in CHICAGO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2015


She's back! Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes actress and TV sensation NeNe Leakes (Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'), returning to Broadway for four weeks only in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, beginning tonight, November 23, 2015. She will perform through December 20, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

VIDEO: CHICAGO's NeNe Leakes Performs Sampling of 'When You're Good to Mama' on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - November 19, 2015


On yesterday's THE TALK, Leakes spoke about her return to Broadway and even performed a sampling of her character's show-stopping number, 'When You're Good to Mama.'

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Celebrates 19 Jazzy Years on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - November 18, 2015


The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago has hit another milestone! Just yesterday, the show celebrated its 19th Anniversary and BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion. Check out photos from the big day below!

BWW Review: Rumer Willis and Tye Blue Blow Audiences Away with HOMAGE
by David Clarke - November 11, 2015


Fresh from her stint as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago, Rumer Willis and her "nonsexual life partner" Tye Blue took Feinstein's/54 Below by storm with Homage, their soulful and decidedly jazzy cabaret show. Thoroughly enjoying their New York City cabaret debuts, the talented duo had no high concept for the evening. "We're not trying to reinvent cabaret," Blue said. They sang the songs they love to sing in the car when driving around Los Angeles together. As eye rolling and groan inducing as this concept may sound, it must be noted that this simplicity ensured that each and every number had the enthusiastic audience energized and left them applauding and cheering with abandon.

VIDEO: DANCING WITH THE STARS Contestants Recreate Iconic Numbers from Broadway's CHICAGO
by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2015


Last night, the two couples danced a lively Charleston to the show's iconic numbers 'All That Jazz' and 'Hot Honey Rag'.

MASSAN Star Charlotte Kate Fox Makes Broadway Debut in CHICAGO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 2, 2015


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes Charlotte Kate Fox, the American-born star of the popular NHK TV series 'Massan,' making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart for 16 performances only, tonight, November 2, to November 15, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

All He Cares About Is Love- Heisman Winner Eddie George Will Be CHICAGO's Next 'Billy Flynn'!
by Nicole Rosky - October 26, 2015


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcomeNFL Legend and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George making his Broadway debut in the role of Billy Flynn beginning Tuesday, January 11, 2016.He will play a 7-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC) throughSunday, February 28, 2016.

CHICAGO Prepares to Welcome a Sharp New Keeper of the Keys; A Look at NeNe Leakes' Top Performances!
by BWW Special Coverage - October 23, 2015


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, 'REAL HOUSWIVES' star NeNe Leakes will soon return to Broadway in the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago. Leakes will take the stage for 4 weeks only in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, beginning November 23, 2015. She will perform through December 20, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre. In honor of her Broadway return, BWW takes a look back at her time in CINDERELLA, the moves she displayed while on ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS, and a quick glimpse at her notorious comedic charm she'll undoubtedly bring to CHICAGO!

Breaking News: Just Call Her Mama- REAL HOUSEWIVES Star NeNe Leakes Will Return to Broadway in CHICAGO!
by Nicole Rosky - October 22, 2015


She's back! BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome actress and TV sensation NeNe Leakes (Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta')returning to Broadway for 4 weeks only in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton beginningNovember 23, 2015. She will perform through December 20, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

VIDEO: Bruce Willis Interrupts Daughter Rumer's Appearance on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2015


Actress and singer Rumer Willis, daughter of actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, is currently making her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the long running musical CHICAGO.

THE VISIT's Jason Danieley Becomes Broadway's Latest 'Billy Flynn' in CHICAGO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2015


The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes Jason Danieley in the role of 'Billy Flynn' beginning tonight, October 13, at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

VIDEO: CHICAGO's Rumer Willis Performs 'Me and My Baby'; Talks Broadway Debut on 'Live'
by Caryn Robbins - October 1, 2015


Rumer Willis just stopped by this morning's LIVE today to perform 'Me and My Baby' and chat about making her Broadway debut.

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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