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Chicago
Kander and Ebb's prohibition-era murder satire — the longest-running American musical on Broadway, in its 1996 revival production.
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Ambassador box office (general rush) — $49
The $49 general rush is sold first-come, first-served at the Ambassador box office when it opens on the day of the performance, subject to availability (not for Saturday evenings). Standing room is $39 for sold-out performances, and Chicago has appeared at the TKTS booth; its TKTS entry shows what TDF's board has listed recently.
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About the show
Kander and Ebb's vaudeville-jazz satire of celebrity crime in 1920s Chicago opened in 1975, and the Bob Fosse-style 1996 revival has run on Broadway ever since — at the Ambassador since January 2003. As of 2026 it's the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.
Content advisory: Recommended ages 13+. Sexual content, references to murder, adult themes. The vaudeville frame keeps the heaviest material at one remove but it's pointedly adult.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chicago still running on Broadway?
- Yes — the 1996 revival has run on Broadway since November 1996, and at the Ambassador Theatre since January 2003. As of 2026 it is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.
- How long is Chicago?
- About 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
- What's the cheapest way to see Chicago?
- Standing room, at $39, is the cheapest, but it is sold only for sold-out performances. Otherwise, the $49 general rush at the Ambassador box office, first-come, first-served when it opens (not for Saturday evening performances). Chicago has also appeared at the TKTS booth; the show page lists what TDF's board has shown recently.
- Where is Chicago playing?
- The Ambassador Theatre, 219 W 49th Street, in the Theater District. Chicago has played there since 2003.