Ambassador Theatre, 219 W 49th St between Broadway and Eighth Ave (212-239-6200, chicagothemusical.com). 2hrs 30mins. One intermission.
Tickets $64-$126.50, premium $186.50-$251.50. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8pm; Sat 2:30, 8pm; Sun 2:30, 7pm.
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1997 Tony Awards
Best revival of a musical
Best leading actor in a musical: James Naughton
Best leading actress in a musical: Bebe Neuwirth
Best direction of a musical: Walter Bobbie
Best choreography: Ann Reinking
Best lighting design of a musical: Ken Billington
Best featured actress in a musical: Marcia Lewis (nominee)
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I HAVE LOVED THIS PRODUCTION OF "CHICAGO" SINCE IT OPENED AT THE RICHARD RODGERS' THEATER IN 1996. NOW 2009, THE SHOW IS AS FRESH AS EVER. BROADWAY, TV & MOVIE STARS HAVE GRACED THE SHOW WITH THEIR OWN TAKES ON VELMA KELLY, ROXIE HART, BILLY FLYNN, MATRON "MAMA" MORTON AND OF COURSE, AMOS HART. WITH EVERYTHING YOU CAN ASK FOR IN A BROADWAY SHOW, IT IS A MUST SEE. SO, "COME ON BABE, WHY DON'T WE PAINT THE TOWN, AND ALL THAT JAZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!"