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Chicago
by John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse

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About the Musical

The longest-running American musical in Broadway history, Chicago is based on a 1926 play about actual criminals and features the work of legends John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse.

Story:

Roxie Hart is sent to prison for killing a man who tried to walk out on her. While in prison she meets Velma Kelly, a big-time vaudeville star with twice as much blood on her hands. The two vie for the same lawyer, Billy Flynn, to help win their freedom and play the public from prison to help win fame for when they’re finally free.

Broadway Production Information

Ambassador Theatre 219 W. 49th St. New York, NY
Info and Directions Schedule MONDAY 8 PM TUESDAY 8 PM WEDNESDAY Dark THURSDAY 8 PM FRIDAY 8 PM SATURDAY 2:30 and 8 PM SUNDAY 2:30 and 7 PM
Important Dates PREVIEWS: Oct 23, 1996 OPENING: Nov 6, 1996 RE-OPENING: Sep 14, 2021

Run Time 2 hours and 30 minutes (1 Intermission)

Rush and Lottery Tickets RUSH: Box Office, $49 STANDING ROOM: Box Office, $27

NOTE:
- Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.
Cast and Creative Team
Composer John Kander Lyricist and Librettist Fred Ebb Librettist Bob Fosse
- Premiere
- 1996
- 2002 Film
Broadway Premiere
Theatre 46th Street Theatre Opening Night Jun 3, 1975 Total Performances 936 Original Cast Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach, Barney Martin, Mary McCarty, M. O'Haughey, Christopher Chadman Director Bob Fosse Choreographer Bob Fosse Musical Director Stanley Lebowsky Orchestrations Ralph Burns Scenic Design Tony Walton Costume Design Patricia Zipprodt Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1996 Broadway Revival
Theatre Richard Rodgers Theatre, Shubert Theatre, Ambassador Theatre Opening Night Nov 14, 1996 Total Performances Currently Running Original Cast Joel Grey, James Naughton, Bebe Neuwirth, Ann Reinking, Marcia Lewis, D. Sabella, Michael Berresse Director Walter Bobbie Choreographer Ann Reinking Musical Director Rob Fisher Orchestrations Ralph Burns Scenic Design John Lee Beatty Costume Design William Ivey Long Lighting Design Ken Billington
2002 Film Version
Movie Name Chicago Type Hollywood Musical Director Rob Marshall Screenplay Bill Condon Starring Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere
Songs, Videos, Sheetmusic and More
Musical Numbers All That Jazz Funny Honey Cell Block Tango When You're Good To Mama All I Care About A Little Bit of Good We Both Reached for the Gun Roxie I Can't Do It Alone My Own Best Friend I Know a Girl Me and My Baby Mister Cellophane When Velma Takes the Stand Razzle Dazzle Class Nowadays/I Move On Click on a song name to listen/purchase it on
CDs
Original Broadway Cast Album 1997 Broadway Revival Cast Album 1998 London Cast Album Film Soundtrack
Vinyl
Original Broadway Cast Album 1997 Broadway Revival Cast Album
Sheetmusic
Vocal Selections
Videos
Original Hollywood Version DVD Original Hollywood Version Blu-Ray
Books
"Chicago: With the Chicago Tribune Articles that Inspired It" by Maurine Dallas Watkins
Other

Awards and Reviews

1976 Tony Award Nominations

Best Musical Best Book of a Musical Best Original Score Best Actor in a Musical - Jerry Orbach Best Actress in a Musical - Chita Rivera Best Actress in a Musical - Gwen Verdon Best Scenic Design Best Costume Design Best Lighting Design Best Choreography Best Direction of a Musical

1976 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Lighting Design Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Jerry Orbach

1997 Tony Award Nominations

Best Revival of a Musical Best Actor in a Musical - James Naughton Best Actress in a Musical - Bebe Neuwirth Best Lighting Design Best Choreography Best Direction of a Musical Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Marcia Lewis Best Costume Design

1997 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Musical Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Bebe Neuwirth Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Joel Grey Outstanding Choreography Outstanding Direction of a Musical Outstanding Lighting Design Outstanding Actor in a Musical - James Naughton Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Marcia Lewis

1998 Grammy Award Nominations

Best Musical Show Album

1999 Theatre World Award Nominations

Ute Lemper

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