See Latin Grammy Award winner Sebastián Yatra as Billy Flynn from November 25 to December 22, and don't miss Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne returning as Roxie Hart from January 20 to February 9! Catch the hit musical that’s been bringing crime, pizzazz, and all that jazz to Broadway since October 1996 — it would be a crime to miss it. Get Chicago tickets on TodayTix and prepare to be razzle-dazzled.
Chicago is the longest-running revival in Broadway history for a reason. See this sultry, sordid story of murder and fame from the minds of three Broadway legends: songwriting duo John Kander and Fred Ebb, and director/choreographer Bob Fosse. Plus, with a rotating lineup of celebrities in the lead roles, you’re almost guaranteed to see a star. Don’t miss the show New York Theatre Guide describes as “a living, breathing piece of musical theatre history, which rightfully remains at the Ambassador Theatre and reminds us that all you need is class and, of course, all that jazz!”
Chicago on Broadway is still killing it after all this time with famous tunes like “All That Jazz,” “Razzle Dazzle,” and “Cell Block Tango”; iconic Fosse dance; and a gripping plot about two showgirls trying to keep their talent and good looks in the papers instead of their allegedly murderous acts.
This stylistic trip down Murderer’s Row will leave you tap dancing in your seat, so paint the town at Chicago in New York.
2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
Musicals, Broadway, Classic, Comedy, Drama, Stars on Stage, Award winners, Holiday
Ages 13+. Children under 4 are not permitted.
October 23rd, 1996
By: John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse
Director: Walter Bobbie
Producer: Barry & Fran Weissler, Jujamcyn Theatres in association with Kordan Productions
Cast list: Bianca Marroquín (as Roxie Hart), Kimberly Marable (as Velma Kelly), NaTasha Yvette Williams (as Matron "Mama" Morton), Sebastián Yatra (as Billy Flynn), Raymond Bokhour (as Amos Hart), R. Lowe (as Mary Sunshine)
Design: John Lee Beatty
Lighting: Ken Billington
Costume: William Ivey Long
Choreography: Ann Reinking
Sound: Scott Lehrer
4 wheelchair spaces
True crime stories are popular nowadays, but the obsession is nothing new. This tale of murderesses in Prohibition-era Chicago is based on a 1926 play, also titled Chicago, by former crime journalist Maurine Dallas Watkins. She based her play on two 1920s court cases involving a housewife and cabaret singer, respectively, accused of murdering their husbands.
The Chicago musical, similarly, follows housewife Roxie and vaudevillian Velma, who mimic each other’s publicity stunts and hire the same lawyer in the hopes of making front-page news. It’s the only way to get acquitted, and maybe even make it big.
The original production starred Chita Rivera as Velma and Fosse’s wife, Gwen Verdon, as Roxie and played from 1975 to 1977. The current production, Chicago’s first revival, opened in 1996 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, hopping to the Shubert in 1997 and the Ambassador in 2003. This production has far surpassed the original production’s success and set multiple Broadway records. Chicago is the second-longest-running Broadway show of all time, only behind The Phantom of the Opera.
Chicago borrows heavily from 1920s vaudeville variety shows. These included singers, dancers, acrobats, ventriloquists, and more. Different events in Chicago on Broadway — like a trial, a press conference, and even an execution — are staged like these different types of acts. An emcee also introduces the songs as though they were a lineup of vaudeville performances.
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Herbal cigarettes are used on stage. The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services. No weapons permitted on the premesis. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. All items are subject to inspection and must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles.
The Kander and Ebb musical about murderesses-turned-overnight-celebrities has razzle-dazzled audiences for decades. With a rotating lineup of stars in the lead roles, you never know who you'll see as starry-eyed housewife Roxie, veteran vaudevillian Velma, and more.
Chicago is at New York's Ambassador Theatre, which is located at 219 West 49th Street, New York, 10019.
Chicago runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
Ages 13+. Children under 4 are not permitted.
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Chicago tickets start at $73.
Bob Fosse and Fred Ebb adapted the book for Chicago from Maurine Dallas Watkins's 1926 play of the same name. Ebb also wrote the show's lyrics, and his longtime songwriting partner John Kander composed the music.
Chicago features a score by iconic songwriting duo Kander and Ebb, including famous songs like "Cell Block Tango," "Razzle Dazzle," "All That Jazz," and "Roxie."
The Chicago musical is recommended for audiences ages 13 and older. The show contains a large amount of adult content and themes including murder, crime, adultery, and sex.
The Chicago musical premiered in 1975, but the current production opened in 1996. The revival is now the second-longest-running Broadway show of all time and the longest-running Broadway revival of all time.
Walter Bobbie directs Chicago on Broadway. He is also known for directing shows like Footloose and Sweet Charity, and he's also a performer who's appeared in shows including Saint Joan and Guys and Dolls.
Chicago has stood the test of time and continues to razzle-dazzle audiences more than 25 years later. The show is a testament to the staying power of classic Broadway, and the songs and story are still as captivating as when Chicago premiered.
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