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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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Ashlee Simpson to Star in CHICAGO on Broadway Nov. 30 - Feb. 7
by Robert Diamond - November 16, 2009


This fall, multi-platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will make her Broadway stage debut as she reprises the role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a ten-week limited engagement, Monday, November 30, 2009 through Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

CHICAGO Celebrates 13th Broadway Anniversay in Razzle Dazzle Style, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2009


On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning, smash-hit musical CHICAGO will celebrate its 13th anniversary on The Great White Way.

MSNBC Reveals: Ashlee Simpson Heads to CHICAGO in December
by Jessica Lewis - November 10, 2009


A few days ago, multiple celebrity gossip news sources were abuzz with the news that Ashlee Simpson is in talks to join the Broadway company of CHICAGO as Roxie Hart, reprising the role which she played in London a few years back. A report from MSNBC last night reveals that the star and recent Melrose Place alum will be headed to the Great White Way in December.

CHICAGO Celebrates 5000 Performances, November 18
by Jessica Lewis - November 9, 2009


'CHICAGO' will celebrate its 5000th performance in London on Wednesday 18 November and, due to its ongoing success, the show has now extended its booking period until 30 October 2010. 'CHICAGO' has repeatedly won critical acclaim and wowed audiences for its sheer panache and sexiness.

Rialto Chatter: Ashlee Simpson Headed to CHICAGO on Broadway?
by Robert Diamond - November 7, 2009


On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning, smash-hit musical CHICAGO will celebrate its 13th anniversary on The Great White Way.

CHICAGO Celebrates 13th Broadway Anniversay in Razzle Dazzle Style, 11/14
by Jessica Lewis - October 30, 2009


On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning, smash-hit musical CHICAGO will celebrate its 13th anniversary on The Great White Way.

Marti Pellow Returns to CHICAGO in U.K. National Tour, 1/18/2010
by Jessica Lewis - October 6, 2009


International singing sensation Marti Pellow will return to star as ‘Billy Flynn' in the UK National tour of the smash-hit musical 'CHICAGO' for six weeks only from Monday 18 January until Saturday 26 February 2010. Marti first played the role to great acclaim in the West End, subsequently repeating his performance in New York and on the UK national tour, playing to sell-out houses. Emma Barton, currently starring in the show on tour as ‘Roxie Hart', will continue to play the role opposite Marti Pellow.

Brent Barrett Returns to CHICAGO, 10/5
by BWW News Desk - October 4, 2009


On Monday, October 5, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO will welcome back Broadway favorite Brent Barrett as Billy Flynn for an eight-week return engagement (through Sunday, November 29).

Brent Barrett Returns to CHICAGO, 10/5
by BWW News Desk - October 5, 2009


On Monday, October 5, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO will welcome back Broadway favorite Brent Barrett as Billy Flynn for an eight-week return engagement (through Sunday, November 29).

Brent Barrett Returns to CHICAGO, 10/5
by Jessica Lewis - September 25, 2009


On Monday, October 5, Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO will welcome back Broadway favorite Brent Barrett as Billy Flynn for an eight-week return engagement (through Sunday, November 29).

Cast of CHICAGO to Perform at Louis Armstrong Center Music & Medicine Awards Sept. 22
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2009


The cast of the long-running Broadway hit 'Chicago,' will be among the headliners at The Louis Armstrong Center for Music & Medicine's annual awards presentation, cocktail reception, and silent auction to be held at Beth Israel Medical Center's Phillips Ambulatory Care Center Nerken Family Atrium on Tuesday, September 22,

Jerry Springer Due To 'Dazzle' In CHICAGO At Atlanta's Fox Theatre 9/8 - 9/13
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2009


Atlanta's Theater of the Stars in Atlanta has announced that Jerry Springer will be starring as slick lawyer Billy Flynn in CHICAGO when it runs at the Fox Theatre, September 8th through 13th.

Cast of CHICAGO to Perform at Louis Armstrong Center Music & Medicine Awards Sept. 22
by Robert Diamond - September 9, 2009


The cast of the long-running Broadway hit 'Chicago,' will be among the headliners at The Louis Armstrong Center for Music & Medicine's annual awards presentation, cocktail reception, and silent auction to be held at Beth Israel Medical Center's Phillips Ambulatory Care Center Nerken Family Atrium on Tuesday, September 22,

Jerry Springer Due To 'Dazzle' In CHICAGO At Atlanta's Fox Theatre 9/8 - 9/13
by BWW News Desk - September 8, 2009


Atlanta's Theater of the Stars in Atlanta has announced that Jerry Springer will be starring as slick lawyer Billy Flynn in CHICAGO when it runs at the Fox Theatre, September 8th through 13th.

Langford, Goodwin, Hewitt And Lewis-Evans Return To Broadway's CHICAGO 9/7
by BWW News Desk - September 7, 2009


On Monday, September 7, Broadway's Tony Award-winning, razzle-dazzle hit musical CHICAGO will kick-off the fall season by welcoming back four spectacular audience favorites: Bonnie Langford as Roxie Hart, Deidre Goodwin as Velma Kelly, Tom Hewitt as Billy Flynn and Kecia Lewis-Evans as Matron 'Mama' Morton.

Langford, Goodwin, Hewitt And Lewis-Evans Return To Broadway's CHICAGO 9/7
by Charlie Piane - August 27, 2009


On Monday, September 7, Broadway's Tony Award-winning, razzle-dazzle hit musical CHICAGO will kick-off the fall season by welcoming back four spectacular audience favorites: Bonnie Langford as Roxie Hart, Deidre Goodwin as Velma Kelly, Tom Hewitt as Billy Flynn and Kecia Lewis-Evans as Matron 'Mama' Morton.

Jerry Springer 'Razzle Dazzles 'Em' In Broadway's CHICAGO 8/18
by Eddie Varley - August 18, 2009


Talk show legend Jerry Springer joins Broadway's mega-hit CHICAGO in the role of Billy Flynn beginning Aug. 18th.

CHICAGO Announces Talkback Tuesday Series To Feature Samantha Harris 7/14, 8/11
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2009


The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce exciting new details for 'Talkback Tuesdays,' the unique new series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical.

RIALTO CHATTER: Springer Looks Set To ' Razzle Dazzle 'Em' In Broadway's CHICAGO
by Eddie Varley - August 9, 2009


Telecharge.com is revealing that talk show legend Jerry Springer will indeed be joining Broadway's mega-hit CHICAGO in the role of Billy Flynn beginning Aug. 18th.

Jerry Springer Due To 'Dazzle' In CHICAGO At Atlanta's Fox Theatre 9/8 - 9/13
by Eddie Varley - July 24, 2009


Atlanta's Theater of the Stars in Atlanta has announced that Jerry Springer will be starring as slick lawyer Billy Flynn in CHICAGO when it runs at the Fox Theatre, September 8th through 13th.

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO's Samantha Harris Rings The Opening Bell Of The New York Stock Exchange
by Eddie Varley - July 21, 2009


Two-time Emmy Award nominee and celebrated TV personality Samantha Harris ('The Insider,' 'Dancing with the Stars') is making her Broadway stage debut in the starring role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a six-week limited engagement now through Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). The very busy Harris dropped by The New York Stock Exchange this morning and BroadwayWorld.com was there as she 'razzle dazzled' Wall Street!

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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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