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

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Mondays at 7pm
Tuesdays at 7pm
Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm
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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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Photo Coverage: Bianca Marroquin Celebrates 10 Years in CHICAGO
by Jennifer Broski - August 15, 2012


Last night, August 14, the Tony Award-winning revival of the musical CHICAGO celebrated a razzle-dazzle decade with its longtime leading lady Bianca Marroquin. Her current engagement with the show continues through Sunday, September 2. BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate her 10 years with Marroquin and her costars at The Ember Room, and we bring you full photo coverage below!

TV: CHICAGO Cast Performs at Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - August 10, 2012


Featured in this week's event was: Chicago (Donna Marie Asbury, Dylis Croman, Cristy Candler, Tonya Wathen, Tony Yazbeck, Peter Nelson, Amos Wolff, Denny Paschall, Eddie Bennett) Rebecca (Jill Paice, Ryan Silverman, Maree Johnson), Evita (Christina DeCicco, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter), Newsies (Corey Cott, Kara Lindsay, and Julie Foldesi), RENT (Anthony Federov, Sean Michael Murray, Emma Hunton, Shaleah Adkisson), and a special guest performance by Sista's: The Musical. Check out the performaces from the cast of Chicago below, which included 'All That Jazz,' 'Roxie,' and 'All I Care About Is Love.'

John O'Hurley Stars in CHICAGO at the Ordway, Now thru 8/12
by BWW News Desk - August 7, 2012


CHICAGO, winner of six 1997 Tony Awards including Best Musical Review, kicks off the Ordway's 2012-13 Theater Season with a one-week run beginning tonight, August 7, 2012.

BWW Reviews: Bianca Marroquin and Cast Razzle Dazzle Durham Audiences in CHICAGO
by Larissa Mount - August 1, 2012


Tuesday night at DPAC was a good news/bad news situation. The bad news: the much-publicized Christie Brinkley was not able to perform her role of Roxie Hart in Chicago, due to illness. The good news: Bianca Marroquin was flown in from NYC, right from the Broadway production of Chicago to fill in for Brinkley. The best news: Marroquin is brilliant! She absolutely oozes star quality from every pore of her body, and the audience forgot, within seconds of Marroquin's entrance, that they were not seeing the person they thought they would see in the role.

CHICAGO's Melanie Griffith Joins RAISING HOPE for Season 3 Multi-Episode Arc
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2012


According to Deadline.com, Melanie Griffith will join the cast of FOX's Raising Hope for a multi-episode arc in Season 3.

Seacoast Rep Presents CHICAGO, Now thru 8/26
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2012


A dark musical comedy, Chicago delivers the answers to the questions above, along with steamy dancing and powerhouse vocals. We follow Velma Kelley (Christine Dulong) and Roxie Hart (Jessi Trauth*), two murderesses with only one thing in common; they both killed in a moment of passion to obtain fame. Set in the roaring 20's, the city of Chicago is the backdrop to the jazz-laden, booze-filled decadence of the times. Hilarity and tongue-in -cheek court room drama ensue as the ladies of the Cook County Jail fight for their "innocence".

Wagon Wheel Theatre Presents CHICAGO, Now thru 7/22
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2012


Are you ready to "paint the town and all that jazz"? Tonight, July 18 through July 22, The Wagon Wheel Theatre presents one of the biggest musical blockbusters of all time, Chicago. This 6-time Tony Award winner 'combines comedy and show-stopping vaudeville dancing and jazzing.'

BWW Reviews: Tom Wopat - Love Swings Live at The Cabaret at The Columbia Club
by Elizabeth J Musgrave - July 16, 2012


Mr. Tom Wopat jauntily ambled onto the poshest stage in town, The Cabaret at The Columbia Club, Indianapolis. The three-time Tony Award-nominee ('99, '08, '11) of stage and screen shared samples from his musical works, including his most recent CD, Tom Wopat: Consider it Swung.

Bianca Marroquin, Brian O'Brien Join CHICAGO
by Kelsey Denette - July 16, 2012


On Tuesday, July 17, 2012, Broadway's celebrated revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will welcome back Mexican stage and screen sensation Bianca Marroquin in the starring role of Roxie Hart.

After 15 Years, CHICAGO Revival Will Take West End Bows September 1, 2012
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2012


According to the Daily Mail, Chicago will close at the West End's Garrick Theatre after a 15-year revival run on September 1, 2012.

Billy Ray Cyrus to Make Broadway Debut in CHICAGO This Winter
by Robert Diamond - June 25, 2012


USA Today reports that 'Country singer/actor/celebrity dad Billy Ray Cyrus is poised to make his bow on the New York stage in the long-running revival of Chicago. From Nov. 5 through Dec. 23, Cyrus, 50, will join the cast as the suave, ethically challenged attorney Billy Flynn.'

Robin Givens to Star as Nanny in Toronto Production of DERANGED
by BWW News Desk - June 5, 2012


According to a report by MedicineHatNews.com, Robin Givens will play a 'disturbed' nanny in Toronto's new play DERANGED, set for the Elgin Theatre on June 15 and 16.

Ryoko Yonekura to Take on 'Roxie' in Broadway's CHICAGO, 7/10
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2012


On Tuesday, July 10, 2012, the acclaimed record-breaking revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO welcomes Japanese superstar Ryoko Yonekura in her Broadway stage debut as merry murderess Roxie Hart. She will play an exclusive one-week engagement through Sunday, July 15 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

San Diego Civic Theatre Presents CHICAGO Starring Christie Brinkley, Now thru 5/13
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2012


After her critically-acclaimed debut as Roxie Hart on Broadway and in London's West End, Christie Brinkley will make her Broadway tour debut this spring as she reprises her killer role in the six-time Tony Award-winning musical smash hit CHICAGO. Also joining the cast is star of 'Seinfeld' and 'Family Feud', John O'Hurley as Billy Flynn. This killer show will play at the San Diego Civic Theatre tonight, May 8 through May 13, 2012. Tickets are available now.

CHICAGO Welcomes Back Terra C. MacLeod and Roz Ryan Tonight, 5/7
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2012


Tonight, May 7, 2012, the revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO welcomes the return Terra C. MacLeod as merry murderess Velma Kelly and Roz Ryan as Cook County jail Matron 'Mama' Morton.

CHICAGO Welcomes Back Terra C. MacLeod and Roz Ryan, 5/7
by Kelsey Denette - May 3, 2012


On Monday, May 7, 2012, revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO welcomes the return Terra C. MacLeod as merry murderess Velma Kelly and Roz Ryan as Cook County jail Matron 'Mama' Morton.

Tracy Shayne to Join CHICAGO as Roxie Hart Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2012


Beginning today, April 28, 2012, CHICAGO will welcome Tracy Shayne to the role of merry murderess Roxie Hart.

Tracy Shayne to Join CHICAGO as Roxie Hart, 4/28
by Kelsey Denette - April 25, 2012


Beginning Saturday, April 28, 2012, CHICAGO will welcome Tracy Shayne to the role of merry murderess Roxie Hart.

Photo Blast From The Past: Christie Brinkley
by Walter McBride - April 17, 2012


Welcome to BroadwayWorld.com's newest photo series 'Photo Blast From the Past'. Featuring some of the collected theatre gem's of BroadwayWorld's own senior photographer Walter McBride, the series will feature images from his archives of theatre and Hollywood related gems. This time, it's Christie Brinkley, who has just returned to Broadway as 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago. She will perform in the role through April 27, 2012. Brinkley made her Broadway debut in Chicago one year ago, performing from April 8 through June 19, 2011.

STAGE TUBE: CHICAGO's Christie Brinkley Credits Billy Joel with Career Inspiration
by Stage Tube - April 11, 2012


Access Hollywood recently interviewed CHICAGO Roxie Hart actor and former supermodel Christie Brinkley. Brinkley discussed her ex-husband, Billy Joel, and how spending time together at their Christmas get-togethers singing Broadway tunes prompted her own eventual move to Broadway. Watch her interview below!

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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