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Chicago
- Musical, Comedy
Come on, Babe! If you’re looking for razzle-dazzle entertainment… If you’re looking for a night out at the theater you’ll remember for years to come… If you’re looking for pure Broadway… then look no further than Chicago!
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. No wonder Chicago has been honored with six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards®, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations. It’s also no surprise that Chicago has wowed audiences all around the world, from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa.
But the hottest place to experience it is on Broadway. There’s always someone fabulous center stage. Whether you’re looking for your first Broadway musical… whether you’ve seen the Academy Award®-winning film and want to experience the show live on stage… or whether you’ve seen it before and want to recapture the magic, Chicago always delivers.
Chicago is a classic. It’s the show you can always count on to give you the thrills and memories that only come from seeing a Broadway musical.
Here is what the critics recently had to say:
Chicago still glitters hypnotically. - Ben Brantley, The New York Times, 2/16/07
Chicago remains a sizzler - one extremely sex-see experience! - Michael Sommers, Star-Ledger February 2007
The show is as crazy-fun as ever! - Jess Cagle, WCBS-TV/People Magazine
The most entertaining musical of the decade - Michael Kuchwara, Associated Press
Chicago cast recording
Video Gallery: To view a video clip of Chicago, click on one of the video titles below.
Venue: Ambassador Theatre 215 West 49th street (Between Broadway and 8th Avenue) New York NY 10019
Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.
Audience: May be inappropriate for 12 and under. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
Cast Members: Deidre Goodwin as Velma (thru 11/29) Bonnie Langford as Roxie (thru 11/29) Ashlee Simpson-Wentz as Roxie (11/30 - 2/7) Brent Barrett as Billy Flynn (thru 11/29) Kecia Lewis Evans as Mama Morton (thru 11/29) Ray Bokhour as Amos (thru 11/29) R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine (thru 3/14)
All evening performances December 21 - January 3: Orchestra & Front Mezzanine: $131.50 Rear Mezzanine (Rows A-D): $99.00 Rear Mezzanine (Rows E-G): $89.00 Rear Mezzanine (Rows H-K): $89.00
Premium Seat Prices: $186.50
For performances November 26 - 29; December 21 - January 3: $201.50 All prices include a $1.50 facility fee.
Tickets purchased online and by phone are subject to a per ticket service charge of $7.00 and a per order handling fee. Handling fees vary by how your tickets are delivered.
Dates & Times Exceptions Added Performance: Friday - November 27 @ 2:30pm, Wednesday - December 23 @ 8pm, Wednesday - December 30 @ 2:30pm, Wednesday - December 30 @ 8pm, Thursday - December 31 @ 3pm
No Performance: Sunday - November 29 @ 2:30pm, Thursday - December 24 @ 8pm, Thursday - December 31 @ 8pm, Friday - January 1 @ 8pm, Sunday - January 3 @ 2:30pm
Opening Date November 14, 1996
Creative Team Book: Bob Fosse & Fred Ebb Music: John Kander Lyrics: Fred Ebb Director: Walter Bobbie Choreographer: Ann Reinking Producer: Barry & Fran Weissler, Jujamcyn Theatres in association with Kordan Productions Press Agent: The Publicity Office
Award Winners/Nominees Winner of 6 1997 Tony Awards: Best Revival of a Musical Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Musical: James Naughton Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Musical: Bebe Neuwirth Best Director of a Musical: Walter Bobbie Best Choreography: Ann Reinking Best Lighting: Ken Billington
Directions and Parking Important Notice: Broadway is currently closed to vehicular traffic from 42nd St to 47th St. Please review traffic and transportation details (pdf file) and allow extra time to arrive at the theatre.
Most of the theatres are on the right side streets between 8th Avenue and Broadway from 44th to 53rd Streets. There are parking garages along the way. Please be aware, directions are subject to change due to detours, road/track work, etc.
Subways: A - To 42nd Street, walk North to appropriate street. C, E - To 50th Street, walk North or South to appropriate street. N, R, W - To 49th Street, walk North or South to appropriate street. Q - To 42nd Street, walk North to appropriate street. B, D, F - To 47th-50th Street (at 6th Ave), walk West, and then North or South to appropriate street. 1 - To 49th Street, walk North or South to appropriate street. 2, 3 - To 42nd Street/Times Square and walk North to appropriate street. 4, 5, 6 - To 42nd Street, transfer to shuttle to Times Square and walk North. 7 - To Times Square and walk North to appropriate street.
Trains: Long Island Rail Road to Penn Station (Under Madison Square Garden at 34th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.) On foot, walk North (Uptown) where 7th Ave merges with Broadway at Times Square. Theatre district is above 42nd Street. New Jersey Transit to Penn Station (see above for walking directions) Metro North (Harlem, Hudson & New Haven lines) and other Northern lines to Grand Central on 42nd Street between Lexington & Madison Aves. By foot or car, travel west on 42nd Street or any West bound cross street 5 or 6 blocks to the theatre district. By subway, take the subway shuttle to Times Square and walk North to appropriate street.
Ferry Service: For NY/NJ call 212-225-5368 for information.
Car:
Queens Mid-town Tunnel into Manhattan, bear right and exit off uptown exit which will let you off @ 37th Street and 3rd Avenue. Head west on 37th to 6th Avenue, take a right onto 6th Avenue North to 45th or 47th Streets and head left to Times Square area.
Queensboro 59th Street Bridge into Manhattan, exit bridge @ 59th Street and 2nd Avenue or onto 60th Street heading East if the upper roadway is taken. Head South (downtown) on 2nd Avenue to any West bound street from 52nd Street down to 42nd Street. Head West about 6-8 blocks into the theatre district.
Holland Tunnel into Manhattan empties onto Canal Street. Stay to the right and follow directions to Hudson Street. Follow Hudson Street North which becomes 8th Avenue. Stay on 8th Avenue to 42nd Street or above for Broadway theatre district.
George Washington Bridge On upper level, first right hand exit off bridge. On lower level, exit is 175th Street/9A, North Henry Hudson Parkway. Go right where exit forks towards the Henry Hudson. Make a left at second fork and follow onto Henry Hudson Parkway South (becomes Westside Highway). Westside Highway ends at 57th Street or any eastbound cross Street ( 5 to 6 blocks).
Lincoln Tunnel Take the New Jersey Turnpike to the Lincoln Tunnel. Exit in Manhattan. Follow the signs for 42nd Street & make a right onto 42nd Street. Follow to 8th Avenue (second light) making a left onto 8th Avenue heading North.
The Brooklyn Bridge Take the FDR North exit. Stay on FDR Drive to 42nd Street, go straight for about 6 to 8 blocks until you reach Times Square.
Brooklyn Battery Tunnel Gowanus Parkway from Brooklyn. Exit from the tunnel and bear left. Make a right hand turn onto West Street (Old Westside Highway) and follow to 42nd. Make a right onto 42nd Street and follow 8th Avenue. Make a left onto 8th Avenue and head North. A majority of the theatres are situated on the side streets between 8th Avenue and Broadway (to the right) from 44th to 53rd Streets.
Getting Tickets
Group Sales For information about group sales for groups of 10 or more, please visit Telecharge.com Group Sales or call (212) 239-6262 (outside the NY metro area (800) 432-7780.)
To Purchase Single Tickets: For information about individual ticket sales call (212) 239-6200 (Outside the NY metro area (800) 432-7250.)
All evening performances December 21 - January 3: Orchestra & Front Mezzanine: $131.50 Rear Mezzanine (Rows A-D): $99.00 Rear Mezzanine (Rows E-G): $89.00 Rear Mezzanine (Rows H-K): $89.00
Premium Seat Prices: $186.50
For performances November 26 - 29; December 21 - January 3: $201.50 All prices include a $1.50 facility fee.
Tickets purchased online and by phone are subject to a per ticket service charge of $7.00 and a per order handling fee. Handling fees vary by how your tickets are delivered.
Ticket Limit There is a 25 ticket limit per 7 day period, per name, credit card account, billing address, phone number, IP address, and/or e-mail address. Tickets purchased which exceed this limit will be canceled without notification. Certain types of seating may have a different ticket limit.
Dates & Times Exceptions Added Performance: Friday - November 27 @ 2:30pm, Wednesday - December 23 @ 8pm, Wednesday - December 30 @ 2:30pm, Wednesday - December 30 @ 8pm, Thursday - December 31 @ 3pm
No Performance: Sunday - November 29 @ 2:30pm, Thursday - December 24 @ 8pm, Thursday - December 31 @ 8pm, Friday - January 1 @ 8pm, Sunday - January 3 @ 2:30pm
Box Office Hours Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm Sunday: Noon - 6pm (until curtain when there is an evening performance)
Wednesday - December 24: 10am - 6pm Thursday - December 25: Noon - 8pm Thursday - January 1: Noon - 8pm
Special Ticket Offers Standing Room: $26.50, available at the Box Office, day of performance only when the performance is sold out.
Rush Tickets: $31.50 tickets available @ the Box Office only - when the box office opens - limit 2 per customer - Not available for Saturday evenings - Subject to availability.
Box Seats: Available at the Box Office only.
Mail Order Name Chicago
Mail Order Address Telecharge.com Mail Dept 411 Hackensack Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601-6328
Access Info
Access Information Theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are two small steps into theatre from the main entrance from the sidewalk. The side entrance has no steps from the sidewalk, please alert Box Office upon arrival. Please be advised that where there are steps either into or within the theatre, we are unable to provide assistance.
Accessibility by Seating Section Orchestra: Seating is accessible to all parts of the Orchestra without steps. Wheelchair seating is located in the Orchestra only.
Mezzanine(second level): 2 flights of stairs up 38 steps. Please note, once on the Mezzanine level there are approximately 2 steps per row. Entrance to Front Mezzanine is behind row E. Entrance to Rear Mezzanine is in front of row A.
Access Ticket Information Performances for the Hearing Impaired and Deaf: For information, please call: (212)-912-9770 or visit www.tdf.org/tap.
Performances for the Partially Sighted and Blind: For information, please call HAI (Hospital Audiences Inc.) at (212) 575-7663, Monday -Friday, 9am - 5pm (EST).
Access Ticket Information: To purchase, call Telecharge at: (212) 239-6222 or outside the NY metro area,: (800) 872-8997; TDD/TTY: (212) 239-2820 or TDD/TTY: (888)889-8587 or To order wheelchair or transfer arm locations click here.
Assistive Listening System Please call: (212) 582-7678 to reserve in advance. Drivers license or ID with printed address required as a deposit.
Elevators/Escalator None available.
Pay Phone Located in the lobby. Accessible at 48".
Restroom There is a wheelchair accessible restroom.
