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Chicago - Ambassadors Theatre

Published on

October 8, 2015

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Kander and Ebb's Chicago is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history now playing at the Ambassador Theatre.

Chicago on Broadway

Give em the old razzle dazzle!

Chicago is the Longest Running American Muiscal in Broadway History currently playing it's 19th year on Broadway. The show won six 1997 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival.

Chicago is an ageless story about ambition and greed, fame and scandal. When star act Velma is put on trial for murdering her cheating husband, Chicago’s number one lawyer Billy Flynn is called in to defend her. But things get a little complicated when aspiring singer Roxie Hart also ends up in jail!

From the Legendary writers John Kander and Fred Ebb (Cabaret, Kiss Of The Spiderwoman, The Visit), Chicago features one of Broadway's classic scores with songs including Razzle Dazzle, All That Jazz! They Both Reached For The Gun, When You're Good To Mama, and the Cell Block Tango.

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