Chicago The Musical

I saw this performance years and years ago at a different theater. But it was Lovely to have my daughter experience this always entertaining musical. Nice to have the orchestra on stage but definitely miss the cell block set design. She loved the performers as much as I did. Some cast members were gracious to do meet and greet after the outside after.

My all time favorite musical! The theater is small and not many restrooms so I would recommend going prior to getting to the theater. I do think the seats though the were tight weren't that uncomfortable. Since the theater is smaller I feel like most of the seats provide you with a good view, however we sat in amazing seats!

Mira Sorvino played the lead and was terrific. The remainder of the cast was equally amazing. Great music, dancing, sets, costumes, in all a top Broadway play. The music is familiar, so it was easy to follow the storyline. There is an intermission, and to save you a trip to the concession stand, employees sell food and drinks in the theater. They are also available before the show, and they do take credit cards..

Whitney Leavitt is incredibly talented and inspiring! Such a great fun show!! Came from Toronto just to see her!!! WORTH it!!!

This show In summary: Theater seats are punishingly small & uncomfortable; women’s restrooms are wholly inadequate for a sold-out show; tickets are too expensive… Ticket prices are comparable to shows with a lot more “entertainment value” in larger, more comfortable venues. I’ve never been to a show where the orchestra literally takes up at least a third of the stage, right in the middle — why? (Perhaps lack of space?) They’re great musicians, but… I paid for a Broadway musical with all the “razzle dazzle” that cliche infers. Those factors combined with the lack of sets (literally) or set pieces; lack of costume changes, also combined with the distraction of the band on stage & brutally uncomfortable seats really made this show a very large disappointment. Of course, the highlight was seeing the amazing dancers & singing, however, for me, it just wasn’t enough to “dazzle.” And it’s a little sad when the only “sparkling” moments are the shoes at the end of the show and the older singer’s reveal (spoiler alert) that she’s actually a “he” combined with a dramatic wig removal & dress “disrobe.” (His singing btw was for me, the highlight of the show). The sexy costumes; great dancers; nice music & enjoyable singing simply aren’t enough to make this show great, there’s unfortunately too many discomforts & downsides for those who have seen fantastic performances in other, better, venues. I do not recommend this musical.

Best night ever. Everything was perfect! We bought the tickets at the box office for a great price. Also it’s a small theater so all views in the middle are awesome. The show is amazing! Wine is expensive but Pepsi has free refill.

Excellent show! Kate Baldwin played Roxy Hart so well. The irony is perfectly dialed in. Great ensemble and really cool to see the orchestra on stage and part of the choreography and dialogue.

I had a great experience watching Chicago on Broadway! I got my ticket the same morning as the show — last minute tickets were easy to purchase at the box office. The staff were super helpful and even offered a subtitle device, which made it much easier to follow along as a non-native English speaker. The show itself was amazing — powerful performances, great music, and an unforgettable atmosphere. Highly recommend it, even if you're booking last minute! 如果你是学生，可以在box office买到很好座位的学生票~

It's always fun to revisit an old, much beloved show like Chicago. It's been so long since seeing this show, I had completely forgotten the story line, and it was like seeing it for the first time. It's an amazing show, and I truly loved it. The dancing was superb, the characters, the participation of the conductor in the story...all fantastic! If you have never seen this show before, or it's been ages since you've seen it last, then do yourself a favor and check out one of the all-time greats. Just a quick note. Some reviewers complain about the theater, the seats, etc...maybe they're from out of town, I don't know, but the theater is an old building, built in the 20's. It's a beloved part of Broadway history, and a true theater landmark. Sure, the seats can be a little small if you're on the larger side. Yes, of course you're going to have to turn your head if you're on the side. What do you expect? And yes the intermission bathroom rush could qualify as an Olympic event. Just deal. I say enjoy the experience of being in a beautiful theater watching the best of the theater world performing in front of your very eyes. Trust me...it's magical!

Got in line for rush tickets in person (no lottery, boo) at 9:48AM, was the 11th person in line - no problem getting two rush tickets. Got orchestra seats, C 12 and 14, which were too on the side and my neck hurt halfway through the show. Singers were all great (I rarely feel this way about a musical, as often times, there's singing in a range that doesn't sound good for whoever's singing the song). Storyline was fine, somewhat confusing at times. Decent legroom, could do with a bit more. I was surprised that the orchestra was on stage and the conductor interacted with the cast / was sort of in the show. It was also odd to me that there were introductions for the scene and what was going on, and sometimes somewhat odd interactions with the audience. All of this detracted from the scenes, felt a bit disconnected. The set was super simple, actresses and actors only had one costume, and nothing was dazzling about the set.

I had such an amazing time here!!! My husband and I came to see this show and omg we both loved it. The cast was incredible and the seats were awesome and honestly not that expensive. The wine you can buy is superrrr expensive but it can be a fun add on to the experience. Highly recommend

The show started over 30 minutes late because they couldn't get the audio to work. The manager promised the audience a free drink at intermission for our patience, and the audio finally came on two songs before intermission (Missing our favorites including Cell Block Tango, Mama, and We Both Reached For the Gun). Because the show started so late and everyone was promised a free drink the lines for restrooms and concessions were incredibly long, and instead of being understanding and supportive, the staff yelled at patrons to hurry and cut off those still waiting in the long line for drinks. Incredibly bad experience with the managers/staff and felt like we were a bother. The performers were incredible and worked so hard to make the experience positive with technical difficulties, but the managers did not perform as well.

An amazing experience seeing Ariana Madix in Chicago The Musical! The Ambassador theater is small but an incredible atmosphere. I hope to attend more shows there in the future!

Chicago delivers a stellar performance with a talented cast, a humorous script, and the advantage of a smaller theatre and stage, allowing for an intimate and close-up engagement with the captivating action.

I'd thankfully snagged a complimentary ticket to see Chicago the musical playing at the Ambassador Theater in NYC. This play's setting is based in the Windy City known as Chicago. FYI, Chicago is a city in the USA state called Illinois. It's a 2.5 hour commitment filled with dazzling jazz music, sophisticated singing and dancing. And of course lots of corruption....get ready to use your brain so you can put the pieces together...! Honestly it does not matter where you sit in the theater you'll get a good view of the stage. I was sitting way back in the rear balcony and was able to get an excellent view of the stage.

When you visit NY, there are a few things you need to do, one of them being see a Broadway show! We had planned on trying to see Phantom, but the price was way too high for us. I have seen Chicago before and really enjoyed it so I knew this would be a good alternative. We got our tickets at the Cheap Tix in Times Square. The show, fantastic. Singing, dancing, great music and awesome story. Chicago is a 1975 American musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Set in Chicago in the jazz age, the musical is about female criminals and the crimes that they are accused of. This show has been around for 25 years, and it still makes you do a little shimmy in your seat when they sing "All that Jazz"! The singers and dancers currently on Broadway right now are amazing! There was literally not 1 bad part. I was absolutely into every minute and did not want it to end. I love how they incorporate the live band into the story since the theatre is small. I also love how they sit on the side when they are not on the stage since the majority of the show takes place in "jail". It keeps you remembering that the story takes place in jail and the actors don't just disappear. I honestly cannot say enough about this show. The dancing, Bob Fosse, everyone knows him, and the dancing is fantastic! The music is fantastic, this is really a must see in your lifetime.

I love the story but unfortunately this production is just, well, not good. The tuba player missed 20 notes easy (when it's a key part of the orchestration for the show), actors flubbed lines, and the star (who is a great reality TV star) is a wonderful actor who does not have Broadway singing chops. Her cast overshadows her with their superior voices. She is a wonderful stage presence however. Just not a singer. Choreography is so simplistic it's laughable (my kid's high school was literally a more complex production). And finally, the theater is small, with TINY seats and acoustics were terrible. The underlying burlesque theme is the genius of the Chicago production, but that means the booming voices and full musical score need to be powerful. Here, the volume was literally and figuratively too low. Just a shame. Skip this amateurish version, rent the movie, and be amazed by the way Chicago should be told.

We went to see the Chicago musical and I wasn't sure what to expect since I really liked the old movie, the one with Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Richard Gere. But wow, the show was amazing! Kim Marable and Olivia Holt, the lead actresses, are incredibly talented, and I enjoyed their singing, dancing, and the whole performance a lot. The live orchestra was great, and the dancers were really good too. The whole setup of the show was well done, and it kept us entertained throughout the evening. Can't believe I was hesitant about it, but I'm glad I decided to go. I highly recommend seeing "Chicago" on Broadway. It was a fun night out, and I'll definitely remember it for a long time. As a tip, if you decide to go: we used the TodayTix app and got a 40% discount on our tickets, which made the experience even better!

Most underwhelming show I've seen to date. No set just the orchestra moved to stage. Pretending to be in a house then talking TO audience?? Monologues and karaoke :( - can't be original play

I didn't know much about this show before I went but I loved it! I am a huge fan of shows that also have a lot of dancing and this was exactly that! I also thought it was fun how the band took up the majority of the stage and sometimes interacted with what was going on. The characters are unique and fun and entertaining. The storyline and costumes are a bit scandalous for young kids maybe but I'm a big fan. I've seen it twice and it's one of the top shows I recommend to guests who are visiting!

Wow! I am absolutely blown away by the talent of this amazing company! I saw the show on Monday 6/27 at 7 and scored last minute front row tickets! I went into this show, having only seen the movie, a little worried because of the mixed reviews on Yelp. Do not let the tasteless reviewers steer you away, because this show has some of the best performances I've ever experienced! Some reviews criticize the shows minimal sets and costumes but do not understand that's the style the show is going for, so that one can truly focus on the performances. Also many of these people say that they left at intermission so they clearly missed the sets in Act 2. This musical is full of number after number of Fosee choreography that is perfectly executed and so entertaining. Emma Pittman, the winner of "The Search for Roxie Heart," is an absolute star. This was actually her final performance. She is so talented and brings so much comedy and character to this role that normally isn't there. It's easy to see that she is having a great time and gives a flawless performance. Bianca Marroquin was wonderful as Velma. She's been on and off in various productions of this show for years so that's no surprise. The entire company is so amazingly talented and all of their acting choices are wonderful. Unlike some other old musicals still running on Broadway, Chicago has not lost its charm and is still such a wonderfully enjoyable show! I look forward to the next time I can see this amazing show!

I found out a few months ago that a close friend had never been to Broadway before. As a show nut, I had to change it. So for her birthday, I decided to get her tickets to see a show. I got tickets via TodayTix about 3 months in advance and was very happy with the prices. I think I paid $50 for rear mezzanine. Well, cute giant snowstorm on the North East Corridor. Despite it dumping buckets of snow on the area, the show remained opened so we trekked in from Jersey. Because of the snow, they did not have a full house. Our usher kindly offered to move us a few rows up and we ended up with 2nd row mezz seats. Amazing. These were great seats and you can really see the cast's faces. I love the simple set and the inclusion of the orchestra. It was great being able to actually see the orchestra play for once. Staff were super, super nice. Truly, some of the nicest people I've ever run into. We were at the souvenir stand so I could buy a magnet and the guy manning the counter heard my friend mention that she has trouble hearing lyrics sometimes (she's a frequent opera-goer) and he pointed us to his colleague who gave her a closed captioning device. They also gave her a "1st time" sticker for her first show! There are bathrooms in the mezzanine, which is a God-send for people like me with tiny bladders. I always DIP the moment the curtains close for intermission, so I had no problem getting to the bathroom. I think I was the first one in! All in all, the show was great and the cast was amazing. James Monroe Iglehart, who I as previously as the Genie in Aladdin, dazzled as Billy Flynn.

I haven't been to a Broadway show since before COVID-19 but I was staying at a hotel nearby for work so thought I would check out a show. It helps that I can just walk to my hotel room and pass out on a bed at 10:30pm when the show is over instead of having to take the subway back home. I bought the tickets at the TKTS booth for the 8pm show on a Thursday night. They do check COVID-19 vaccination cards so do go to the theater early to avoid a long wait. Also, they're really strict about wearing masks during the entire show. The show was okay but I admit I did not enjoy wearing a mask through the entire 2.5 hour show. Also, the seats were not comfortable with no legroom even though I'm a really short Asian girl. I can't imagine how it is for actual tall people.

After seeing Chicago for the first time in April 2023, I see why the show has been so successful for the 25 years it's been playing on Broadway in NYC. The show has the perfect blend of burlesque, comedy, singing, suspense, and very talented acting. The incredible orchestra played a big part of the show, and unlike most Broadway shows, the orchestra is set on the stage, rather than below it, which although is not common, I thought worked great for this show. The staff was friendly, and the Ambassador Theater is beautiful. We had front row seats, and had an amazing view of everything. I highly recommend Chicago The Musical!

For $134 per seat, I expected more costume and scenery changes. The music was great while the plot is so silly, I had expected more from what I have been used to from many other Broadway productions; we went to see Moulin Rouge the day before and IT WAS AMAZING. Chicago was just not worth it! It seemed as though it was a low budget show! The show lacked passion. The female lead playing Roxie (Ariana Madix) could sing okay, but her stilted dancing was so cringe. Also found the stage boring with the set up of the band on stage. This left little room for movement. The Ambassador Theatre was a terrible experience. The staff was very rude and the drinks were overpriced. The biggest issue was the limited number of toilets - only 5 cubicles for the entire audience. This resulted in incredibly long lines, causing people to miss parts of the show and causing a lot of noise when they returned to their seats after intermission. I would not recommend seeing this!

My car disappeared. The cop was like SO WHERE'D CHICAGO and that's how I came up with the name for this musical. I mean town. I mean never mind. There's a reason why this one popular musical has bad ratings and so many of the others have good ratings. I highly recommend you just skip it. There are lots of sexy people in this and lots of nice bodies on display, but you can watch porn for a better version of that on your laptop bro and sis. Show wasn't awful, but the sound quality is poor and the theatre is expensive and compared to the best of Broadway which is Hamilton, this is definitely closer to the worst.

Took my 25 year old daughter on Tuesday May 10th for her birthday. It was awesome. Pamela Anderson was great as Roxie and she's the reason we wanted to see the show. But, Lana Gordon stole the show. Love her voice. She's spectacular! The ushers were very rude though. If they don't want to work, go home. I'm from NJ and go into the city all the time so I'm unfortunately used to folks in NY being rude, but the couple I met from Texas aren't used to that, nor should they be. It was upsetting to me that their experience was with rude ushers. We got our tickets online and they were horrible. We couldn't see 1/2 the stage. It was sad because the theatre was empty. At intermission we moved our seats to center Mezzanine. It was a much better experience. I brought my new friends from Texas with me. They were so happy because their seats were worse than mine and they enjoyed the show immensely after that. Word of advice, if you have terrible seats and there are open ones that are better ask an usher to move. If you don't ask, the only answer will be no. I hope the manager of the theater reads this and will speak to his very rude staff. Completely unacceptable and the reason I gave them a 4 out of 5 stars.

Don't be worried about reviews on the set...this show doesn't need anymore than they use. The dancing is absolutely amazing and sexy! the story, music, singing and dancing is enough! The orchestra is top notch We can't wait to return to NY and see it again

I will start with I am not an expert this was my first Broadway show. The over all experience of Chicago was fantastic. The group performed perfectly and it really shows how much work they put in to perfect every aspect of the performance. The drinks were a bit on the pricey side but other then that fabulous job can't wait for my next Broadway Show.

Unfortunately I was very disappointed with the musical. It was hardly engaging and I just thought it didn't live up to the hype given that it's one of the longest running musicals and kind of represents Broadway. Maybe if I had an idea of what to expect with the show, I probably wouldn't have been AS disappointed. The seats themselves were every cramped and this was the first show that I went to where nearly every seat in the house was filled (expected given its reputation on Broadway and word of mouth recommendations). This hyped me up even more but left me even more disappointed. I did appreciate seeing the orchestra on stage however that left very little room for the actors to actually perform and carry out the plot. Having just come from watching Kinky Boots, Head Over Heels, and Beautiful, Chicago definitely didn't have some of the pizzazz compared to the other shows. Nothing really caught my attention throughout the entire performance and I'm a bit ashamed to admit that I ended up dozing off for a bit and left during intermission.

The theater itself was very nicely decorated but, dated. The lines to the bathroom were extremely long and the chairs barely had legroom. I am barely 5 feet and with one bag on the floor, it made the whole experience uncomfortable. The concessions stand were pricey so, if you are looking for any budget-friendly drinks, stick with soda/water. The play itself was just okay. I wasn't familiar with the story before watching the play. Personally, I felt like the play was hard to follow in the beginning. I wish that there was more elaborate dancing routines, costume changes, or even scenery. Maybe if I knew that going in, I wouldn't have been so disappointed. However, the cast was talented and still made the show enjoyable -- the leg room is what made this entire experience miserable for me.

I wonderful show. It certainly did not disappoint and after having seen the movie sometimes I think movie productions are better but I really really love this. The voices were amazing and the dancing was wonderful. Having the band on stage and part of the show was really fun. I love the simple set on the stage that really allowed you to concentrate on the music in the story. Such a great experience.

If I was watching Lana Gordon all night, I would have stayed for 5 more hours. Her performance and stage presence is unbelievable and mesmerizing. Her voice is so strong. It was Pamela Anderson's opening night and for me her performance didn't hit the mark. Maybe it was first night jitters, but nothing seemed genuine about the performance. It didn't have effort for me to feel the role of Roxy.

I liked the actual show. Very sexy and sooooo much talent!! But the seats are so uncomfortable. So tiny. No leg room. I was practically numb by recession time. Mind you Broadway shows are relatively long so its not fun being in that small of a space for that long. Wish they would work on that. I also didn't like being that close to people given today's climate. Doesn't matter if people are vaccinated, people are still coughing and omicron is upon us so just scary that one has to worry about catching something in such a tight space.

Great show. Good story, dancing and singing was also very good. Nothing fancy on stage, just one basic set. Also no costumes changed.

Such a solid experience and definitely a staple within the Broadway world. I highly recommend adding Chicago to your rotation of shows. This musical excels on the true foundation of what all shows strive for ... the vocals and choreography. It's raw, sans illusions and over-production (although I do love that too!) and you're solely focusing on the artists themselves. I was entertained the whole time and the storyline was great. It's witty, sensual, and just a damn good time. Before you go to the infamous red booth for discounted tickets check the actual box office to see if they have any Rush tickets available. I scored two awesome Orchestra level seats for about $100 with fees. Oddly enough I don't think most people understand that Chicago was one of the OG shows and not a recent one. Most current shows have evolved because of shows like Chicago. This is a tried and true show and a must within one of your visits to the Big Apple.

I cannot believe some of the reviews I see here! In my opinion, issues with the theater operations should go on the Ambassador Theatre page. This page is for Chicago, which is a clear 5-stars. Its true Broadway. I'm not even home from New York yet and felt compelled to write this immediately. I was very impressed with Chicago and highly recommend it. If you come to Chicago looking for "stuff" you need to see a different show. Chicago is Fosse, and Fosse is classic Broadway. It isn't about elaborate scenery and crazy expensive special effects, Chicago is about Fosse's famous choreography and the unique storyline. It's about the detailed flick of a wrist, the talent of the performers, the intricate dancing and the simplicity of its style that makes the music pop. Desi Oakley as Roxie Hart was a total delight and probably one of my favorite performers we saw during four days on Broadway. I hung on her every word and movement and she infused a new vivaciousness into Roxie Hart. The entire cast was super talented and I loved that the stage was minimal because it allowed them to shine. If Cell Block Tango was cluttered up with insane special effects and scenery, it wouldn't be Cell Block Tango. The dark stage with 6 chairs and 6 simple pendant light bulbs was perfection. This is Fosse and this is class.

"The name on everybody's lips is gonna be, Roxie! The lady raking in the chips is gonna be, Roxie!" Chicago is a fun and exciting musical that showcases what we all know goes on in society behind the scenes, but we don't like to admit; sex scandals, murder cover ups, and privilege afforded to the good looking and rich. Ahh the American Dream! There's a reason Chicago has been the longest running show in Broadway history as well as my personal all time favorite. I remember playing the movie adaptation when I was younger until the VHS broke. I was in love with the story, the music (especially the Cell Block Tango, which I can recite verbatim), and star studded cast (especially my baby Mýa). I also love how this play showcases women claiming their sexuality; a taboo subject, that for whatever reason has baffled society since the dawn of time. Seeing women doing what they usualy get scolded for while men get praised really excites me. Hi fives for women empowerment! Going back to talking about the star studded cast, this musical was elevated to a whole new level when they added my all time favorite singer, Brandy, to the cast with a recurring starring role as one of the main characters Roxie Hart. I've seen it three times with her in it, and she kills it every time. Honey, them riffs and runs completely get my life together! Please go see her in the role if you haven't already. They don't call her the best Roxie Hart to do it for nothing! She is even humble enough to come out and greet each and every fan, as well as take pictures and sign autographs after the show. Chicago The Musical is a great experience point.blank.period.

Some of the previous reviews are just, well nuts. Prior reviewers complained about the restrooms (this isn't a restaurant, so I would not factor the restroom into a review of a musical). Other reviewers said the seats did not accommodate their 6' frame, well I am a fat 6'2" and I found the seats comfortable. Others complained about the female actors having c-section scars, Botox faces, and being too old. This isn't a high school musical. The plot is hard to follow whined others. My daughters, aged 11 and 15 had no trouble following the plot. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance of Chicago the I just attended. The actors were all appropriate for their roles, the dancing was great, and we should all be lucky to sing like the cast of Chicago. The actors were talented and appeared to have a good time entertaining the audience. Oh, wear your mask.

The show was phenomenal! The cast was amazing. The vocals, the acting, the dancing, and the orchestra was really good.

I want to start off by saying that the restrooms in this theater are the worst. I understand that they can't tear them down because they are historic building, but some changes should be made. There is no reason that you wait in line the entire intermission and still don't make it to the restroom. Then the seats in all of Broadway theaters are not the most comfortable, but this theaters seats were super uncomfortable. I could not wait for the show to end to leave. Now to the show. It was okay. Just okay. Honestly I was lost most of the time. No great costumes, no stage effects, or even scene changes. I just felt that they could of did a better job. Some songs were catchy and the two lead voices were good, but that's about it.

The WORST show I have ever seen. I literally got up and left at intermission. I have seen many shows both on and off broadway,and I am shocked by how terrible this show was and how it has somehow managed to stay on Broadway and take up valuable theater space for years. I wish I thought to read the MANY other terrible reviews before attending. 1. Scenery and set design: Dismal. Zero set, aside from the orchestra taking up two thirds of the stage and a couple of ladders andchairs. 2. Costuming: what costuming? Trashy spandex and fishnet that look like it was sourced from an 8th Ave smut shop - not a even a shred of any 1920's attire that made sense. 3. Performance: offensively bad. As an Asian-American myself, I was excited to see someone of Asian descent cast in a lead role. However, her nearly-parody-level accent was totally inappropriate for the role and (worse) was nearly unintelligible as a viewer. She had zero charisma or stage presence, in a role that is literally written to require seductiveness and pizzaz. The only part of this show that didn't make me cringe (as I thought about the money I wasted on tickets) was the voice of the two other leads who played Billy and Mama. However, this not enough to merit calling this a Broadway show. No amount of overpriced drinks could make this better for us, so we just left at intermission. Don't waste your money like I did and go see something else. There are so many wonderfully creative Broadway and Off Broadway shows, this one is an embarrassment.

Erica Jayne in this was a hit!! This play is sexy, and hilarious. The dancing is fun and fantastic. I had such a great night. My husband and I laughed our butts off. Erica Jayne threw the red rose and I caught it. We bought some awesome souvenirs and waited in the back entrance and got our playbills autographed by her. Super fun. The crowd was def cool. The Shubert theater needs to be rehabbed though. The bathrooms are old and the chairs are uncomfortable. Otherwise I will see this again and again. The hubs and I love Broadway. We go several times a year when we can. I highly recommend.

It's been AGES since I attended a Broadway show, and when I made plans to take my musical theater fanatic niece to visit the city for the first time, I just knew a classic show would be included in our plans. While Chicago was among her top choices, it wasn't necessarily mine, though since this was HER trip, I was happy to make the plans. We found GREAT Saturday matinee seats online, booked several months in advance, and looked forward to a great show. Great sound, helpful ushers, comfortable seating, can't complain. Reading through the Playbill, I see some of these actors have been with this show for years. They danced and sang amazingly well... No phoning in the performance here. The "guest" Japanese actress in the lead roll? Interesting... Not sure any of you nay-sayers would be able to perform a complete show in a second language!! Was it my first choice for a show? No, but it was a GREAT choice for my niece's first show, and if you can make a 16 year old theater geek happy (and humming the tunes on the way out) that's a plus in my book!!

We came here for a date night and it was a blast! Pros: + Part of NYC Broadway week + Plenty of songs that are super catchy + One of the longest running broadway shows Cons: - A little difficult to follow to story line (unless you've watched the movie) - Orchestra centered stage - Overly priced drinks

I know this play has been around for a while so wanted to see what the hype was about. We came on a saturday afternoon and it was a full house. The set design was the same the whole time. They have an small orchestra on stage and the play is centered around it. This is a sassy play with a lot of skin being shown so probably not for the kids. The music was solid and the thespians did a good job. I can't believe how in shape this cast is. They were singing and dancing the whole time and didnt look like anyone broke a sweat. I wouldnt say the songs were catchy but it was well done. I love how they incorporated the orchestra and the composer into the play. It was unique. Once is probably enough for me with this play but it was a fun afternoon.

Every negative review is the absolute truth. I feel like I could have written them all. Save your money. We paid $800 for tickets and I feel like we were scammed. The actors were so old and unbelievable. No energy. Mediocre singing. Boring dance routine. No costume changes and the only costume they wore were leather pants and see through mesh shirts, no 1920s attire at ALL. The orchestra took up 2/3 of the stage. The seats were so uncomfortable. We were one of many who left during intermission because we just couldn't take it. Awful.

My wife and I were confused on seating and prices however, we were helped by the friendliest box office worker; Sarah. She helped us obtain the best seats and best pricing. Very helpful staff in the city is a plus!

This is an adult theater with a highschool level production. ​there is talent but the stage is really small, making some scenes look really amateurish. The theater staff were not helping either, living up to NYC's I don't care about you or appreciate you for your patronage

I love musicals and on this recent trip to NY, NY - I got to see 3 of them! During my visit, Chicago was featuring Cuba Gooding Jr. as Billy Flynn. I've seen the movie, but realized I've never seen Chicago performed LIVE. Despite the lower ratings here, I wasn't disappointed with the show - these performers are dancing, singing for folks every night - just sit back and enjoy!! I mean, it's not everyday you see the star of Snow Dogs live on stage! The theater was smaller than I expected, but we had wonderful Orchestra seats and I got to see how sweaty the performers got. I actually really enjoyed seeing the orchestra - not many shows have them visible to the audience and they are equally talented as the singers and dancers! Tickets purchased day of from TKS is the way to go!

Great show! We spent a week in Manhattan and had the opportunity to see this show. I really liked the story line and the acting was superb. Although there weren't many scene stage changes, it was nice that the orchestra was center stage throughout the musical. Usually in a musical the is orchestra is down in the pit and no one sees them. I thought it was interesting that many of the cast has been foing the same play on Broadway for years. The experience showed in their acting. I waited in line for the whole Intermission and still didn't get to use the ladies room. This is a problem at the theater that Chicago uses. If they have a lease, I would consider changing the venue or insisting that the landlord improve restroom facilities. This is only the second Broadway show that I have seen. I enjoyed it so much that we will be sure to go see many more in the future. Too bad they didn't let us take picture during the show. I would have had many more pictures to post.

If I could give this zero stars I would. I rarely review things publicly, but want to save tourists from wasting money on this rendition of the show. It was the absolute worst Broadway show we've ever seen. I bought tickets for the show for Thursday April 6th because we were coming to visit my daughter in Brooklyn and she loves this musical. I wish I hadn't. The show lacked all of the razzle dazzle it promises...to the point that one of the musicians took a nap during the performance and the dancers were yawning and looking bored as they sat on stage waiting to phone in their numbers. It's sad because we came excited and wanting to support Broadway and left angry we had wasted money on the tickets. Purely cashing in on unknowing and undiscerning tourists, the show was bad on every front. Acting - Roxie continuously broke character even telling the audience she was out of breath at one point. The rest of the crew was equally bad. It almost seemed like a farce. Plot lines were even dropped and ignored Singing - meh... no enthusiasm and again felt like they were going through the motions Dancing- out of sync and perfunctory, some parts so bad they were actually laughable. The over repetition of the one shoulder move took the fun out of all the Bob Fosse nuance. Set design - non existent. The orchestra was the entire stage except for the cheap party city curtain for the supposed finale. Costumes - looked like they went cheap and no 1920s style Hair and costume - washed out... absolutely no 1920s style. I'm not even sure they were wearing makeup. Lighting - regularly missed cues and mislocation Music - lacked energy... obviously napping onstage doesn't help The best thing about the show is the word "Chicago" on the curtain in red before the show begins. Save yourself the time, money, and disappointment. Stream the movie instead.

so many good songs....don't even know where to begin!!! As a fan of the soundtrack, I had to come and watch it in person. Considering how small the stage is, I think they did an excellent job incorporating the orchestra a little bit into the scenes here and there. The cast was incredible and I found myself mouthing to a lot of the songs I knew! I got tickets through todaytix.com and it was easy to pick them up. It was not from will call but the directions were clear and easy. I was able to get front mezzanine tickets for a decent price and went with my sister and another friend for an afternoon performance, which did not disappoint. The theater does not have an elevator and only has one bathroom, but the the line movies quickly. This musical was heavily advertised (for good reason!) with dancers in Times Square handing out flyers! I definitely recommend this musical to everyone who has not seen it yet!!!

This is the second longest running Broadway show for a reason: ATT for 2.5 hours. ATT = Asses + T*** (Boobs) + Thighs Just go to KFC for your (breast + thigh) cravings. Address is here, https://www.kfc.com/store-locator/G551003/NY/new-york/761-seventh-avenue Beyond that, there ain't that much to see here. Move along, folks. Granted, I only paid like $33 + $1.5 ticketing agency fee + $5.25 service fee via Goldstar for a Rear Mezzanine seat and I seriously consider demanding a refund. There was no change in the stage setup or costume. Sometimes the music was too loud and I couldn't hear the actual dialogue. If you don't understand much English, I don't know how you would enjoy this (other than the ATT). Bathroom is in terrible condition, avoid at all cost. The one star is for the wine/candy people who make funny jokes (funnier than the actual show, sadly). If they are gonna charge you (standard) $5 per bottled water, they ought to make jokes. The ushers here will take you down should you dare to use your cellphone during the show. It was annoying the first 30 minutes because the ushers were running up and down to scold people. After that, I realized the ushers were more entertaining to watch than the show. At least I was entertained by that. Show begins about 4-5 minutes after scheduled starting time. You have a 12-minute intermission after the first 70 minutes. After that, you have to endure another 57 minutes. Skip this.

Underwhelming. I've seen Cell Block Tango, All that Jazz and Nowadays done better by amateur groups. The ensemble are good dancers but the choreography is nothing special - even so, the actress for Velma struggled to keep up. Billy Flynn, Mama Morton and Amos gave solid performances vocally. A lot of the dialogue was delivered oddly and thrown away, and the overall story telling is lacking. The production shies away from any anger or conflict in the scenes in favor of a more jokey approach. We noticed a few blunders, which is part of live theatre but it seemed like more than usual. The actors lost their place in one scene and went back a few lines. Two dancers collided with another during Razzle Dazzle (the space to dance in front of the orchestra is quite narrow). Velma stumbled on her spoken lines during Cell Block Tango, which are an iconic part of the song. Overall, I was expecting this production to have more pizazz. The ending number is particularly underwhelming. It feels more like an open mic night than a Broadway show.

The most boring show you can think of. No costumes, no props, lackluster dancing. Half of my group fell asleep. The other half were wondering if it would be frowned upon to leave at intermission. Waste of time and money. 125.00 per ticket!! Do NOT go.

Getting tickets to a decent show during Broadway week is frustrating since of course the 2 for 1 tickets are a bit of a pain to get since they go fast in the end u grab what u can. We got tickets for the afternoon performance at 230pm perfect timing once inside & seated the show began. Not really sure where to begin here? Unfortunately the show did not wow me. Aside from the sexy costumes & dancing not much else caught my attention, the production itself was kinda boring at some point or another we all ended up dozing off during the show. The show was not as entertaining as I hoped it would be.