Chicago

Ambassador Theatre

219 West 49th Street, New York, NY

Chicago the musical is a Broadway classic. The musical hit about Jazz-age Chicago has been running on Broadway since 1996!

Chicago is the kiss-and-tell story of chorus girl Roxie Hart, who famously murders her lover, Velma Kelly the glamorous double-murderer, and Billy Flynn, the slick and manipulative lawyer keeping them from death row while promising to make them both stars. This sensational tale of sin, corruption and "all that jazz" has everything that makes Broadway great: knockout dancing, a ripped-from-the-headlines story about fame and scandal and one show-stopping song after another. No wonder Chicago has been honored with six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations. And now, Chicago is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history!

How long is Chicago the musical?

Running time is 2 hours 30 minutes.

1 intermission of 15 minutes.

Is Chicago suitable for all audiences?

The show may be inappropriate for 12 and under. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

Who created Chicago the musical?

Music, lyrics and libretto are by John Kander and Fred Ebb.

Where is Chicago performed?

Chicago is performed at the Ambassador Theater, located on 49th street between Broadway and 8th Avenue. There are 1,108 seats in the theater.

Nearest subway stops: 49th Street (subway lines N, Q, R), 50th Street (subway lines 1, C, E).

Dress code: there is no official dress code in Broadway theaters. However, smart casual is recommended.

Chicago musical numbers

1. Overture.
   
2. All That Jazz.
   
3. Funny Honey.
   
4. Cell Block Tango.
   
5. When You're Good to Mama.
   
6. All I Care About.
   
7. A Little Bit of Good.
   
8. We Both Reached for the Gun.
   
9. Roxie.
   
10. I Can't Do It Alone.
    
11. I Can't Do It Alone (Reprise).
    
12. Chicago After Midnight.
    
13. My Own Best Friend.
    
14. All That Jazz (Reprise).
    

Act 2:

1. Entr'acte.
   
2. I Know a Girl.
   
3. Me and My Baby.
   
4. Mr. Cellophane.
   
5. When Velma Takes the Stand.
   
6. Razzle Dazzle.
   
7. Class.
   
8. Nowadays.
   
9. All That Jazz (Reprise).
   

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