Ambassador Theatre
219 West 49th Street
New York, NY 10019-7404
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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.

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“‘CHICAGO’ STILL GLITTERS HYPNOTICALLY.”
– Ben Brantley, The New York Times

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Running Time:	2 Hours and 30 Minutes, with one 15 Minute Intermission
Recommended Age:	13 years and older
Group Minimum:	10
First Preview:	October 23, 1996
Opening Night:	November 14, 2006
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Cast List:
CHARLOTTE D'AMBOISE (Roxie Hart)
AMRA-FAYE WRIGHT (Velma Kelly)
JOHN O’HURLEY (Billy Flynn)
RAYMOND BOKHOUR (Amos Hart)
R. LOWE (Mary Sunshine)
J. LOEFFELHOLZ (Standby Mary Sunshine)
ROZ RYAN (Matron “Mama” Morton)
DONNA MARIE ASBURY (June)
NILI BASSMAN (Hunyak)
NICOLE BRIDGEWATER (Liz)
MICHAEL CUSAMANO (Martin Harrison)
GABRIELA GARCIA (Swing)
DAVID KENT (Swing)
JAMES T. LANE (Aaron)
DAN LoBUONO (Harry/The Jury)

MELISSA RAE MAHON (Go-To-Hell Kitty)
JAMES PATRIC MOORE (Fred Casely)
SHARON MOORE (Swing)
JILL NICKLAUS (Mona)
GREG REUTER (Bailiff /Court Clerk)
JASON PATRICK SANDS (Doctor)
SOLANGE SANDY (Annie)
BRIAN SPITULNIK (Swing)
ADAM ZOTOVICH (Sergent Fogarty)

Production:
JOHN KANDER & FRED EBB (Music; Book/Lyrics)
BOB FOSSE (Book)
WALTER BOBBIE (Director)
ANN REINKING (Choreographer)
JOHN LEE BEATTY (Set Design)
WILLIAM IVEY LONG (Costume Design)
KEN BILLINGTON (Lighting Designer)
SCOTT LEHRER (Sound)
RALPH BURNS (Orchestrations)
DAVID THOMPSON (Script Adaptation)
ROB FISHER (Supervising Musical Director)
LESLIE STIFELMAN (Musical Director)
PETER HOWARD (Dance Music Arranger)
SEYMOUR RED PRESS (Musical Coordinator)
DAVID BRIAN BROWN (Wig/Hair Design)
JAY BINDER CSA (Original Casting)
ARTHUR P. SICCARDI THEATRICAL SERVICES, INC. (Technical Supervisor)
DAVID HYSLOP (Production Stage Manager)
TERRENCE J. WITTER (Stage Manager)
CAROLINE RANALD CURVAN (Stage Manager)
DEBRA McWATERS Assistant (Choreographer)
BARRY & FRAN WEISSLER (Producers)
/KARDANA PRODUCTIONS JOHN N. HART & MORTON SWINSKY (Producers)
CLEAR CHANNEL ENTERTAINMENT (Associate Producer)

1997 Tony Awards^®

• Best Revival of a Musical (Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler; Produced in association with Kardana Productions)
• Best Actor in a Musical (James Naughton)
• Best Actress in a Musical (Bebe Neuwirth)
• Best Lighting Design (Ken Billington)
• Best Choreography (Ann Reinking)
• Best Direction of a Musical (Walter Bobbie)

1997 Drama Desk Awards

• Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Produced in association with Kardana Productions; Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler
• Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Bebe Neuwirth)
• Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Joel Grey)
• Outstanding Choreography (Ann Reinking)
• Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Walter Bobbie)
• Outstanding Lighting Design (Ken Billington)

* 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.

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.

Restrooms:
There is a wheelchair accessible restroom.

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View All Educational Workshops | Order This Workshop

Razzle Dazzle Them: A Chicago Vocal Workshop
Chicago is all about knowing how to wow an audience— participants will learn unique vocal stylings and tricks of the trade from a cast member of this award-winning musical.

We Both Reached For the Gun: A Chicago Acting Workshop
Would a jury believe your story? Participants will learn to be strong and convincing actors using scenes from a show that’s all about holding up on the stand.

The Cell Block Tango: A Chicago Tap Workshop
Participants will learn to tap like the ladies and lawyers of Murderesses’ row. A Broadway cast member will talk about tap-techniques by teaching a number from the show.

All That Jazz: A Chicago Jazz Dance Workshop
Think you know Jazz dance? Think again! Participants learn a number from the show that revolutionized the Broadway dance scene.

Ha-Cha! : Fosse Dance Methods
Bob Fosse was renowned for his signature choreography and perhaps best known for his work on Chicago. Participants will broaden their horizons by learning a new dance style from a member of the cast!

PRICING:

Minimum of 20 participants

(Teachers and Chaperones are free)

All participants are $24 each

( Additional $150 fee to cover cost of the vocal accompanist)

Prices subject to change.

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