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Chicago: The Name On Everybody's Lips

By Broadway Magazine

Chicago The Musical is longest running revival in Broadway history. This current incarnation of Chicago on Broadway runs on the fuel of sass and sizzle. Kander and Ebb's brilliant satire of celebrity justice is as perceptive as it is hilarious. The story of a pair of merry murderesses who find the spotlight in the shadow of the electric chair, this is theatre that absolutely touches the heart of our modern celebrity culture. Directed by Walter Bobbie and choreographed in the style of the legendary Bob Fosse by Ann Reinking, this revival has a very contemporary feel. The provocative lyrics, jazzy rhythms, and naughty characters of Chicago are enormously [...] read more »

Chicago

Show Synopsis

Currently the longest running musical revival in Broadway history, including six Tony Awards, Chicago is a story that will captivate you time and time again. The ticket buyers for this popular classic show no signs of losing interest. Chicago tells the story of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, two celebrity-murderesses with a thirst for stardom, a need for freedom, and a gift for all that jazz. Set in the 1920s, Chicago is an ironic celebration of celebrity justice and culture. It is only fitting that Chicago on Broadway has continued to thrive thanks in part to an on-going rotation of celebrity stars with varying degrees of pop culture status. Chances are if you see Chicago on Broadway, you'll see a star.