A true New York City institution,
Chicago has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder
Chicago has been honored with six Tony Awards
®, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy
® and thousands of standing ovations.
It’s also no surprise that
Chicago has wowed audiences all around the world, from Mexico City to Moscow, São Paulo to South Africa, since 1996.
Whether you’re looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you’ve seen the Academy Award®-winning film and want to experience the show live onstage, or whether you’ve seen it before and want to recapture the magic,
Chicago always delivers.
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Step into the dazzling world of Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre. This celebrated 1996 revival has cemented the show’s status as a Broadway staple, capturing the allure and gritty energy of the Roaring '20s. Created by the brilliant songwriting duo John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book and original choreography by the renowned Bob Fosse, the show masterfully blends glitz with profound narratives. Choreographer Ann Reinking, blending her unique flair with Fosse’s iconic movement, earned a TonyⓇ for her work—leaving behind dance sequences that have captivated audiences ever since.
Enter the electrifying world of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, where their fierce competition and quests for fame come to life amidst the corrupt and glamorous social scene of the 1920s underbelly of Chicago. Songs such as "Cell Block Tango" and "We Both Reached for the Gun" tackle weighty topics with wit and flair, turning complex themes into theatrical moments. Through sharp humor and irresistible jazz rhythms, the show examines the tempting allure of fame and the often-blurred lines between morality and spectacle, crafting a narrative with enduring appeal.
Inspired by actual murder trials of the 1920s and the ensuing media frenzy, Chicago has held a grip on audiences since its Broadway debut in 1975. The Kander and Ebb masterpiece offers an incisive look at celebrity and scandal, themes that resonate just as strongly today as they did then. Chicago cleverly critiques society's obsession with fame and the sensationalism surrounding crime, with jazz hands, of course.
The 1996 revival of Chicago has garnered a multitude of honors, securing six TonyⓇ Awards and inspiring a 2002 film adaptation that won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. With its incisive wit and dynamic intensity, this production stands as the longest-running American musical on Broadway, earning acclaim worldwide.
Whether experiencing Chicago for the first time or revisiting its live brilliance after seeing the film, the musical offers not just entertainment, but also a chance to engage with themes that perpetually ignite discussion. Like lawyer Billy Flynn says, "It's all a circus, kid. A three-ring circus."
