Chicago
Broadway
Musical
Chicago
Broadway
Musical
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Ambassador Theatre
Theatres
Ambassador Theatre (Jan 29, 2003)
Sam S. Shubert Theatre (Feb 12, 1997 - Jan 26, 2003)
Richard Rodgers Theatre (Oct 23, 1996 - Feb 9, 1997)
- 219 W. 49th St.
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. Now in its 20th year on Broadway, Chicago is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history and the second longest-running Broadway production ever.
SYNOPSIS: 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.
SCHEDULE:
September 3 - November 18 - Monday @8pm, Tuesday @8pm, Thursday @8pm, Friday @8pm, Saturday @2:30 and 8pm, Sunday @2:30pm and 7pm
SYNOPSIS: 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.
SCHEDULE:
September 3 - November 18 - Monday @8pm, Tuesday @8pm, Thursday @8pm, Friday @8pm, Saturday @2:30 and 8pm, Sunday @2:30pm and 7pm
- Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
- Book: Bob Fosse, Fred Ebb
- Music: John Kander
- Lyrics: Fred Ebb
People (151)
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Roxie Hart
(Original)
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Velma Kelly
(Original)
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Amos Hart
(Original)
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Billy Flynn
(Original)
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Matron "Mama" Morton
(Original)
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Roxie Hart
(Replacement)
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Velma Kelly
(Replacement)
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Amos Hart
(Replacement)
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Billy Flynn
(Replacement)
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Mary Sunshine
(Replacement)
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BookLyrics
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BookOriginal Production Direction and ChoreographyOriginal Choreography for "Hot Honey Rag"
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Music
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Script Adaptation
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Based on the Play Chicago by
Pro Info
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Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Choreography | Winner | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Winner | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Winner |
| Drama League | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Distinguished Production of a Revival | Winner |
| New York Drama Critics' Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Special Citation | Winner |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Choreography | Winner | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Nominee | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Winner |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Best Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1997 | Best Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1997 | Best Choreography | Winner | |
| 1997 | Best Direction of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1997 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1997 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1997 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
| 1997 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Winner |
QUICK STATS
(as of Oct 14, 2018)
Total Current Gross: $633,411,386
Highest Weekly Gross: $1,260,248 (Week Ending Dec 31, 2017)
Average Ticket Price: $71.65
Average % Capacity: 82.51%
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week Number | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs Previews | % Cap This Week | Diff % cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2018 | 20 | $762,454.40 $967,724.00 | -$30,390.11 | $92.47 $187.00 | 8245 1080 | 8 0 | 95.43% | -2.39% |
| Oct 7, 2018 | 19 | $792,844.51 $967,724.00 | $64,031.41 | $93.81 $203.00 | 8452 1080 | 8 0 | 97.82% | 4.29% |
| Sep 30, 2018 | 18 | $728,813.10 $967,724.00 | $20,600.65 | $90.19 $187.00 | 8081 1080 | 8 0 | 93.53% | -0.09% |
| Sep 23, 2018 | 17 | $708,212.45 $967,724.00 | $8,381.07 | $87.55 $187.00 | 8089 1080 | 8 0 | 93.62% | -3.09% |
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