Tickets for the musical Chicago in New York
The musical Chicago was revived in 1996 and has been a huge success ever since! The story was even adapted to the cinema in 2002.
Booking Chicago on Broadway
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The Story of Chicago on Broadway
- Love jazz? Chicago is for you! This Broadway musical in New York takes you back to Prohibition-era Chicago with a story based on a real crime that happened in the city in 1924. Two female criminals—one who killed her lover, the other her husband—end up in prison together. They’ll stop at nothing to become famous and regain their freedom.
- The musical is based on a 1926 play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, the journalist who covered the original crime. It’s a brilliant satire on the corruption of the justice system at the time.
- The original musical version ran on Broadway from 1975 to 1977. Chicago made its comeback in 1996 and has been running ever since. Today, it holds the record for the longest-running revival on Broadway.
- In 1997, Chicago won 6 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical, plus 6 Drama Desk Awards for the same category. Add a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album to that, and you’ve got quite an impressive resume!
Book Your Tickets for Chicago on Broadway
- Chicago plays at the Ambassador Theatre, right in the heart of Times Square. Address: 219 West 49th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue. Here’s the thing: this musical is one of Broadway’s biggest classics, and shows sell out every single day. If you want to catch Chicago, book your tickets well in advance!
- To book your tickets before you leave, in your local currency, head to our Chicago ticket reservation page. Booking is simple and completely secure.
- Choose the date and time that works for you. Once you’ve purchased your tickets, you’ll get an instant email confirmation. One to two days later, you’ll receive another email with a link to your tickets in the form of WR Codes to present at the Ambassador Theatre entrance. Note: tickets are activated only a few days before the show! Until then, you’ll see a message saying “your tickets are not ready yet.” That’s completely normal—just check back later.
- Why book through CNEWYORK? We offer all-inclusive pricing in your local currency. No hidden fees at the theater. Plus, if you lose or forget your tickets, we can resend them. Have questions about Chicago? Contact us using this form.
Cancellation Policy
- When you buy your Chicago tickets through CNEWYORK, we give you the option to modify or cancel for free up to 4 days before your show date, for any reason. Just send us a message at least 4 days before your scheduled date via the contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Chicago musical on Broadway?
Chicago runs about 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
What's the recommended age to see Chicago on Broadway?
The producers recommend Chicago for ages 13 and up. That said, if you're visiting New York with kids, there are plenty of other musicals that are more fun for children!
Ambassador Theatre Seating Chart
Reviews of the Chicago Musical
Reviews of Chicago from our Destination New York Facebook group
- Isabelle R.: “We absolutely loved the Chicago musical. It felt like we traveled back in time.”
- Dominique F.: “It’s just magnificent!”
- Caroline G.: “I’m a fan of the Chicago film, and I loved the musical too, though it’s more traditional—no fancy special effects or constant set changes. But it’s a REAL Broadway musical with Bob Fosse’s iconic choreography.”
Chicago on Broadway in Photos
Chicago on Broadway in Video
