Chicago

Opera House

The criminally captivating musical returns hotter than ever!

Mar. 31 - Apr. 5, 2026

  • Genre

    Theater

  • Runtime

    2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission

  • Recommended for

    age 13 and up

  • Reserve Your Spot

chicago the musical

Program

Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder Chicago has been honored with six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, and thousands of standing ovations. As we celebrate our 29th anniversary, you’ve got to come see why the name on everybody’s lips is still... Chicago

With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, Chicago is now the longest-running American musical on Broadway—and it still shows no sign of slowing down! Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her.

Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media, and her rival cellmate Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids.

Whether you’re looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you’ve seen the Academy Award®–winning film and want to experience the show live on stage, or whether you’ve seen it before and want to recapture the magic, Chicago always delivers!

Come on, babe! Head to Chicago! It’s hotter than ever.

Recommended for age 13 and up.

Runtime is 2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission.

Sponsors

The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation

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Terms and Conditions

All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.

All ticket prices are subject to change based on demand. Purchase early to lock in prices and the best seats!

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