Set in the legendary city during the roaring “jazz hot” 20s, Chicago tells the story of two rival vaudevillian murderesses locked up in Cook County Jail. Nightclub star Velma’s serving time for killing her husband and sister after finding the two in bed together. Driven chorus girl Roxie’s been tossed in the joint for bumping off the lover she’s been cheating on her husband with. Not one to rest on her laurels, Velma enlists the help of prison matron Mama Morton and slickster lawyer Billy Flynn, who turn Velma’s incarceration into a murder-of-the-week media frenzy, thus preparing the world for a splashy showbiz comeback. But Roxie’s got some of her own tricks up her sleeve…
"The set never changes. There are no costume changes. Been to several shows, this one fell short for the price. A little disappointed, traveling from "Chicago"."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 1, 2024
"Love the film, but thought the stage performance lacked speed and snappy excitement/ suspense. Some of the crew clearly had a lot of dance talent and tricks and the choreography could make use of this.
Songs also seemed slow on tempo.
We felt the relationship between Roxie and Velma could have been stronger and sharper on stage, and again the choreography should be sharpened.
It was ok, but the time in which is set could be utilised in style so much more. Costume for Mamma, particularly."
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 21, 2024
"The actors were fantastic but the show was just not great. I only watched until the end because I bought the ticket last minute and it was expensive! I didn't even wait for the encore, could not be bothered. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 25, 2024
"The show was top notch with fabulous casting/production. Disappointed that the stage was so small, and honestly think the cast was restricted by it. Ushers were warm and welcoming but totally frustrated with the number of people allowed to be seated well into the production. Sorry but if someone is late then they should wait until the intermission. On six separate occasions we were expected to move to the aisle for others, and those behind us were not having it glaring at us when we were the ones being inconvenienced. Fix this policy please. The cast was brilliant, and so engaging. It's really the management of the venue and their policies that were problematic. This experience would likely deter us from a future performance at this theater but the overall production was phenomenal. "
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Susan I from Bedford on Jul 7, 2024
"There was just a complete lack of effort to make this a true Broadway experience. Where to begin? The set: what set? The band was on stage and was the biggest part of the set. It just seemed so lazy to not have a set design. Costumes? Ditto. The actors remained in the same costumes even as scenes/locations etc changed. Production. At one point several actors are just sitting on stools on the side of stage. Another point where there were 7 chairs placed for the jury, only one actor sat in the jury box. The entire production seemed like regional theater or even high school theater where they ran out of money for sets and costumes. On the upside, the music was great. But of course the music is the best part. Nothing shocking there. The performers have quality singing performances. The lead, Alysa Milano? She was ok. But surprisingly, she was outperformed by the actresses who played Velma and Mamma. I have never left a Broadway show and felt so underwhelmed and disappointed. I was so looking forward to this show and was actually bored. Where was the “razzle dazzle?” The production was mailed in. I cannot recommend this show at all. I am sad to say all this, but it is what it is….."
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John M from Indianapolis on Oct 27, 2024
"I have seen Chicago 3 times now. Seen it about 15 years ago, 2 years ago and this past weekend. My daughter and I were disappointed on how much they changed it from 2 years ago. Not as much dancing and the lead role of Roxie was played by a reality show host and she was not near as good in the form of vocals or acting the part. It seemed more like a play rather than the old classic Chicago musical. I hate to be critical as there is so much work that goes into these productions but I feel they have changed the format for the worse not better. We went and seen Hells Kitchen and The Great Gatsby this past weekend also and they were amazing! So much action with dancing and beyond amazing vocals in the songs and the acting by the artists was flawless. I would recommend those Broadway shows over Chicago hands down. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 19, 2024
"The actors and music were great. The scenography, costumes and overall production very much behind all other shows I’ve seen."
