Chicago The Musical
Chicago The Musical
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Add some razzle dazzle to your New York experience with the Tony award-winning musical ‘Chicago’ on Broadway. Leave behind the crowds and traffic of New York City and delve into the naughty and notorious world of celebrity criminals with unforgettable songs and sassy choreography inspired by Bob Fosse. Perfect for theater enthusiasts, this show offers a classic Broadway experience.
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- 50th St • 2 min walk
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- Go760234Binghamton, New York4 contributionsWould not recommend!This show was disappointing. It was unlike a lot of the other musicals we have experienced on Broadway. Not a huge story line, mostly Dancing ..although the orchestra that Sat elevated in back of the stage did a good job.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 5 October 2023
- Anne CCaulfield, Australia26 contributionsRazzle dazzledMy husband and I watched the musical at the Ambassador theatre… absolutely spectacular. Funny, musically amazing, choreography amazing. An absolute must see in New York, don’t miss out. The orchestra, players and the venue was fantastic. We’re from Australia and are avid theatre buffs. This was fabulous.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 December 2023
- Wayne N1 contributionA Must See Show!One of the best musicals out there. Definitely worth a visit. Oh and do not listen the people that do not like the minimalist point of the show. The costumes and sets are supposed to reflect a Vaudeville Cabaret show from the 1920s. So that is the point and that is what makes it great!Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 6 March 2024
- L D1 contributionFantastic Show. Don’t Miss It!1st Broadway show and it didn’t disappoint. I was hooked from start to finish and would highly recommend going to see this when you’re in New York. Really professional cast who delivered a polished performance.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 8 May 2024
- soinic2,859 contributionsClassic musical 🎶The voices&music were perfect! Very enjoyable ... but not "show time" ambiance! Costumes remained the same, decoration was also minimalist, staff was ok, seats also. Hint: buy last minute daytickets at official!!! "tkts" (in our case Times SQ), selling starts at 3pm (as Chicago is a classic seen by many people you are +/- sure to get a ticket, in our case 50% off).Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 May 2024
- happybrits_941 contributionsGreat quality performances.Loved the show. Top quality singing & dancing. Good story, good songs. Some reviewers on here have criticised it for not being glitzy enough but maybe have become too used to modern shows. It’s an old musical telling a story!Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 July 2024
- ElUnited Kingdom35 contributionsIncredible!Incredible experience. Absolutely blown away by this performance - the cast were incredible and we laughed the whole way through. Couldn’t recommend Chicago enough - worth every penny and a must see when you’re in New York.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 September 2024
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SeasideLiving33
East Sussex, UK75 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
So disappointed with this production of Chicago.
Visiting NY over the Christmas holidays we could only see one show, and this was the one we all wanted to see.
First impressions weren’t great when we weren’t made to feel welcome entering the theatre.
Totally understand the need for security, but having been to Radio City the day before where they have to deal with 6k+ visitors I feel things could be better organised and a little more welcoming.
So once inside,the show starts.... As soon as the orchestra came up in the middle of the stage I was concerned that it wasn’t going to be good, & sadly this was the case.
No set change, no costume changes and just a drab, dull performance.
Yes, there were some talented individuals but the whole thing just didn’t work.
Half the cast looked like they didn’t want to be there.
Having seen many shows in the West End in the past year, this by far took the award for worst show.
How this is still on Broadway I don’t know?
Please consider carefully before spending your hard earned cash here- there are plenty more shows on offer!!!
Visiting NY over the Christmas holidays we could only see one show, and this was the one we all wanted to see.
First impressions weren’t great when we weren’t made to feel welcome entering the theatre.
Totally understand the need for security, but having been to Radio City the day before where they have to deal with 6k+ visitors I feel things could be better organised and a little more welcoming.
So once inside,the show starts.... As soon as the orchestra came up in the middle of the stage I was concerned that it wasn’t going to be good, & sadly this was the case.
No set change, no costume changes and just a drab, dull performance.
Yes, there were some talented individuals but the whole thing just didn’t work.
Half the cast looked like they didn’t want to be there.
Having seen many shows in the West End in the past year, this by far took the award for worst show.
How this is still on Broadway I don’t know?
Please consider carefully before spending your hard earned cash here- there are plenty more shows on offer!!!
Written 5 January 2020
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angelican891
Cheltenham, Australia15 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This show was disappointingly lack-luster. I wish I’d read the other reviews first because the recent ones are accurate. The show is quiet, boring and very unspectacular. We left at intermission. We bought our tickets half price at the TKTS booth but even at $58/ticket it was still a rip off. I think I actually preferred my high school’s production of this show 15 years ago compared to this ‘broadway’ show.
Written 14 January 2020
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Cassie R
Auburn, WA15 contributions
Jan 2020
We went to see Chicago a couple weeks ago, not realizing it was opening night for Erika Jane to play Roxie Hart and Paulo Szot to play Billy Flynn. The show was honestly disappointing from beginning to end. As other reviewers explain, the band takes up the whole stage, so there's no set other than a few chairs and a couple ladders that swing out from the side of the stage. Erika's voice seemed weak and not what you expect for a leading actress on Broadway. Maybe the play would be better with a different actress, but I doubt it because the overall production was just...boring. I would recommend a different play if you want to see something on Broadway!
Written 19 January 2020
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Daniela A
Oakville, Canada27 contributions
Jan 2020
My first impression of the theatre was thus can’t be right. It’s not only the worst one on broadway but worst of any I’ve been in. No lobby, no chandeliers, no atmosphere of any kind. When the curtains opened and I realized the orchestra took up entire stage pretty much-I felt terrible for choosing this play for my daughter and me. The disappointment continued with actors pushing their 60s and 70s, with 0 set and 0 costumes. They basically wore rehearsal clothes to the show. If it wasn’t for the fact that I love those songs I would have rated it a zero. Wish I read reviews before.
It doesn’t help I saw a stunning production of it in Toronto and that I’ve seen about 10 broadway productions before so my expectations were not met. I’ve seen better productions on board cruise ships. I paid 150 for tickets plus a ton of extra charges. I would not recommend this production.
It doesn’t help I saw a stunning production of it in Toronto and that I’ve seen about 10 broadway productions before so my expectations were not met. I’ve seen better productions on board cruise ships. I paid 150 for tickets plus a ton of extra charges. I would not recommend this production.
Written 2 January 2020
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Tricia O
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Jan 2020 • Family
Living in NYC I see at least a dozen Broadway shows a year. I saw Chicago for the first time about 20 years ago and loved it. I’ve been dying to go back for years now. I was excited to take my daughter to see it for the first time tonight. She loves musical theater and is familiar with much of the music from Chicago. There are several iconic songs that are classic Broadway and are always memorable. What a disappointment this current production was! I’ve seen better dinner theater. The theater itself is old and cramped. Many NYC theaters are. I can deal with it for a great show, but not this. The orchestra which was on stage and somewhat involved in the show, was great. But it took up the majority of the stage. Maybe that’s why they put nothing into creating a real set. The two main actresses are clearly talented but too old for the parts they played, making it very unconvincing. Both Roxy and Velma look like grandmothers. Hot bodied grandmas but still not young enough for these roles. I actually found all the performances lackluster and flat, the acting, the singing, and the dancing which I remember standing out in the earlier production. I’m not sure if it was the sound system or the lack of energy but I felt like I was watching a movie at home with the volume too low or no surround sound. Lack of energy (and effort) really sums up this production. The waiter singing “Mr. Cellophane man” at Ellens Stardust Diner was more entertaining than the rendition in the show. The stage was constantly black... costumes, props, set... in never changed with the exception of a ladder swinging out once in a while. The costumes looked more like stripper wear than sexy 1920s. If you weren’t familiar with the plot you probably wouldn’t have even known when or where it was set. Other than throwing on a blazer there were no costume changes. Lazy, lazy, or just low budget? I still can’t believe how much I paid for this mediocrity and that’s with a discounted ticket. This show has seen it’s day. Save your money. Hopefully it will close and somewhere down the road someone will properly revive it to its former glory.
Written 4 January 2020
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Catherine W
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This is what a tired Broadway show looks like... no one loves Broadway more than me and this is one of the best all-time musicals around. The actors were way too old and lacked any energy they were speaking the songs rather than singing and there was no vitality or suspended reality. I won hundred percent wish I had spent my money on something else I can’t believe I’m saying that being such a Broadway buff but the show puts zero imagination or intrigue into it. The only thing I can say is the choreography still remains very creative! Somebody needs to teach the ushers a thing or two about when to sit people. I couldn’t believe that during the opening number when the two main people were being introduced and sharing they were seating people they didn’t even wait for the break of the first applause totally disrespectful… And it was from the management
Written 8 February 2020
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Leah
8 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Couldn’t believe how awful it was.. to a point we left half way through. Orchestra took up almost the whole of the stage with little room for the whole cast to use for the whole show. No costume changes, no scene sets, no props. Chairs were put at the side of each stage so when cast weren’t playing a part they were just sat on a chair either side of the stage slouched till it was there turn to come up and perfume their role (which I thought looked so unprofessional). Worst show on Broadway and needs massively fixing (orchestra needs to be moved so the cast have the stage to use / costume changes & setting need a bigger use to justify the money the show costs). Roxie was fantastic - however felt a younger role was needed for Velma).
For Broadway in NEW YORK.. this needs improving drastically for such a huge show in a huge city.
For Broadway in NEW YORK.. this needs improving drastically for such a huge show in a huge city.
Written 24 December 2021
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Crystal D
New York City, NY11 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Like many others, I was not by any means razzle dazzled. The orchestra is dead center of the stage and leaves little room for the performers to dance. No set changes. No costume changes. I felt like I was watching a community theatre production of a show, not broadway standards at all.
Written 10 February 2020
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titchholloway
New Forest35 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
There are a couple of standout performances, but the final scenes dancing was a massive let down. I have seen this sequence danced at amateur level, i expected the Broadway version to be better - and it wasn't. No tap or razamatazz - just looked like they were out of their league - embarrassing
Written 3 February 2020
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Lester Ojeda
San Juan, Puerto Rico474 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This ensemble is worthy of every bit of praise it has received, but if something ever stood out, it was the Chicago orchestra. What a group! What a performance!
The music and choreography was nothing short of phenomenal. When compared to other Broadway productions, the scenery and lighting are not as impressive. However, I would add that the show never felt lacking these either - it was just right. On the other hand, the musical quality (orchestra and singers), performance and choreography really set the standard high for the longest running American musical on Broadway.
As far as seating goes, the venue is intimate enough for any seat to be a good seat. Sound is pitch perfect and the show is great, from the orchestra level to the balconies.
We enjoyed this performance very much, the film doesn’t even compare. Gotta see it!
The music and choreography was nothing short of phenomenal. When compared to other Broadway productions, the scenery and lighting are not as impressive. However, I would add that the show never felt lacking these either - it was just right. On the other hand, the musical quality (orchestra and singers), performance and choreography really set the standard high for the longest running American musical on Broadway.
As far as seating goes, the venue is intimate enough for any seat to be a good seat. Sound is pitch perfect and the show is great, from the orchestra level to the balconies.
We enjoyed this performance very much, the film doesn’t even compare. Gotta see it!
Written 20 February 2020
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Written 13 June 2022
Hola Andrea-. Quisiera saber si existen audioguias en español para Chicago.
Muchjas gracias.
Written 29 July 2018
¡Hola! Ahora tenemos traducciones disponibles a través de la aplicación GalaPro. Visita el kiosko de Servicios para el Público de Shubert (Shubert Audience Services) cuando llegues al teatro Ambassador para más información. El servicio para traducciones en audio o subtítulos tiene un costo de $4.99.
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Hi! We now have translations available via the GalaPro app. Visit the audience services booth when you arrive at the Ambassador Theatre for more information. The service is $4.99 for audio translations or subtitles.
Written 2 August 2018
What age rating is this show?
Written 2 April 2018
What age rating is this show?
Written 2 April 2018
There is nothing too bad, some subtle references to adult situations... but solid PG. 12 and up is fine.
Written 3 April 2018
Hola, me fascinan los musicales y tengo un nivel de first certificate. La pregunta es si vale la pena o es mejor El rey Leon? Y que lugar es mejor, hay ubicaciones que dicen Orquesta y no tengo idea de que se trata. De que lugares NO HAY QUE SACAR? porque las entradas son caras para nosotros. Como las compraron?
Written 22 January 2018
Hola,el musical fue un regalo que hice a mis hijas de 33 y 35 años que ya habían visto el Rey León. Les encantó así como a mi esposo, a mí también me gustó mucho porque muestra una entretenida trama de un crimen pasional que critica la corrupción estadounidense y resalta la astucia de las mujeres en los años 50-60 para salir invictas. La escenografía es sencilla no tan suntuosa como la del Rey León, la orquesta es el fondo del escenario. El teatro es pequeño, como un teatro colonial. Nosotros estuvimos en la fila 12, te recomiendo estar en el centro. Pagamos $189 c/u, las compré online en la página oficial de broadway. Más adelante hasta la fila 5 costaba 240 dólares, en realidad el teatro es tan pequeño que no sentí mayor diferencia. Espero ayudarte y que disfrutes de lo que elijas.
Written 22 January 2018
Buenas tardes,
En agosto vamos mi pareja y yo a New York y nos gustaría ver este musical pero mi pareja no sabe nada de inglés y yo más o menos bien . ¿Merece la pena ir? O no vamos a entender y disfrutar nada ?
Written 22 May 2017
Hola, perdón la demora pero si aún les sirve les recomendaría ir a otro musical. Quizás alguno que ya saben la historia, como el rey león en el que lo interesante es toda la producción y actuaciones.
En el caso de Chicago también merece la pena por todo el espectáculo que es pero es mejor entender la historia, les recomendaría ir y quizás ver antes la película.
También les recomiendo comprar las entradas con anticipación por internet.
Written 15 July 2017
olá. vou pela primeira vez a ny e gostaria de ir no melhor musical (rss) qual vc indicaria para um casal que gosta de shows animados e super produções? obrigada
Written 26 January 2017
Any idea how to get discount tickets? Heading to NYC in September 2016 and already have a very expensive trips but would like to see a show.
Written 31 July 2016
We just were in NYC in April and wanted to see shows at a discount. The TKTS line is very long and you never know what you'll be able to book until you get to the ticket window. We really scored great tickets with good discounts by going to the theaters directly the morning of the show. The theaters will sell you "RUSH" tickets or same day tickets at a discount! You just have to ask for the discount. We saw Chicago same day for about $38 per ticket, and saw Jersey Boys the next day for about half price. The risk is that they are sold out or your seats aren't that great, but that's the same risk you'd have standing in line for TKTS. We had seats up close to the stage slightly to the side for both shows -- we loved it and loved the discounts!!!
Written 31 July 2016
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