Chicago

Musical - Revival

Richard Rodgers Theatre (October 23, 1996 - February 09, 1997)
Shubert Theatre (February 12, 1997 - January 26, 2003)
Ambassador Theatre (January 29, 2003 - )
  • First Preview: October 23, 1996
  • Opening Date: November 14, 1996
  • Closing Date: Currently Running
  • Previews: 25
  • Performances: 6440 as of May 20, 2012

Book: Bob Fosse, Fred Ebb

Music: John Kander

Lyrics: Fred Ebb

 
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Synopsis

Roxie Hart murders her unfaithful lover and finds herself competing with fellow jailed murderess Velma Kelly for the best lawyer – and best vaudeville bookings – in 1920s Chicago.

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Opening Night Cast · Current Cast

Ann Reinking in Chicago Ann Reinking Roxie Hart
Bebe Neuwirth in Chicago Bebe Neuwirth Velma Kelly
Joel Grey in Chicago Joel Grey Amos Hart
James Naughton in Chicago James Naughton Billy Flynn
Marcia Lewis in Chicago Marcia Lewis Matron "Mama" Morton
David Sabella-Mills in Chicago David Sabella-Mills Mary Sunshine
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Opening Night Production Credits

Fred Ebb Fred Ebb Book
Bob Fosse Bob Fosse Book
John Kander John Kander Music
Fred Ebb Fred Ebb Lyrics
Walter Bobbie Walter Bobbie Director
Bob Fosse Bob Fosse Original Production Direction and Choreography
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Galleries (21)

Production Photos

  • A First Look at Nikka Graff Lanzarone in Broadway's Chicago
  • Chicago (1996) Production Photos
 

On the Scene

  • Broadway's Chicago Welcomes Marco Zunino and Bianca Marroquin
  • Marco Zunino Offers Chicago Preview
  • Past and Present Chicago Stars Celebrate 15 Years on Broadway
  • Kara DioGuardi and Chicago Co-Stars Give Back to Charity
 

Exclusive Photo Feature

  • PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With Chicago Star Nikka Graff Lanzarone
  • PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With Chicago Star Leigh Zimmerman
 
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Videos (3)

 

Shows That Opened That Season: 1996 - 1997

 
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Awards


Drama Desk Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1997 Outstanding Actor in a Musical James Naughton Nominee
1997 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Bebe Neuwirth Winner
1997 Outstanding Choreography Ann Reinking Winner
1997 Outstanding Director of a Musical Walter Bobbie Winner
1997 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Joel Grey Winner
1997 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Marcia Lewis Nominee
1997 Outstanding Lighting Design Ken Billington Winner
1997 Outstanding Revival of a Musical   Winner

Drama League

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1997 Distinguished Production of a Revival   Winner

New York Drama Critics' Circle

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1997 Special Citation   Winner

Outer Critics Circle

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1997 Outstanding Actor in a Musical James Naughton Nominee
1997 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Bebe Neuwirth Winner
1997 Outstanding Choreography Ann Reinking Winner
1997 Outstanding Director of a Musical Walter Bobbie Winner
1997 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Joel Grey Winner
1997 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Marcia Lewis Nominee
1997 Outstanding Lighting Design Ken Billington Nominee
1997 Outstanding Revival of a Musical   Winner

Theatre World

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1999 Theatre World Award Ute Lemper Winner

Tony Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1997 Actor in a Musical James Naughton Winner
1997 Actress in a Musical Bebe Neuwirth Winner
1997 Choreography Ann Reinking Winner
1997 Costume Design (Play or Musical) William Ivey Long Nominee
1997 Direction of a Musical Walter Bobbie Winner
1997 Featured Actress in a Musical Marcia Lewis Nominee
1997 Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Ken Billington Winner
1997 Revival of a Musical   Winner

Grosses

Week Ending Week # This Week Gross
Potential Gross		 Diff $ Avg Ticket
Top Ticket		 Seats Sold
Seats in Theatre		 Perfs
(Prev)		 % Cap
This Week 		Diff %
Cap
May 13, 2012 50 $513,442
$1,015,100		 -$19,325 $79.57
$185.00		 6453
1080		 0
0		 74.69% -0.78%
May 6, 2012 49 $532,767
$1,015,100		 -$78,411 $81.70
$185.00		 6521
1080		 8
0		 75.47% -8.50%
Apr. 29, 2012 48 $611,178
$1,015,100		 $64,808 $84.24
$185.00		 7255
1080		 8
0		 83.97% 6.89%
Apr. 22, 2012 47 $546,370
$1,015,100		 - $82.04
$185.00		 6660
1080		 8
0		 77.08% -
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Totals
Last 4 Weeks
   $2,203,757
$4,060,400		   $81.89 26889
25920		 24
0		 103.74 %  
Cumulative
   $431,743,475
$615,893,772		   $66.43
$251.25		 6582040
7944632		 6424
25		 82.85 %  
 
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