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by John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
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.
Ambassador Theatre 219 W. 49th St. New York, NY
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
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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
Outstanding Lighting Design Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Jerry Orbach
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
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
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