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Chicago the Musical

Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th Street, New York City, NY 10019
212-239-6200
Ranked #158 of 707 attractions in New York City
3.5 of 5 stars 167 Reviews
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Type: Performances
Owner description: Come on, babe! If you’re looking for razzle-dazzle entertainment? If you’re looking for a night out at the theater you’ll remember for years to come?...... more » Owner description: Come on, babe! If you’re looking for razzle-dazzle entertainment? If you’re looking for a night out at the theater you’ll remember for years to come? If you’re looking for pure Broadway? Then look no further than Chicago! A true New York City institution, Chicago has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. « less
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I've seen live performances in Pittsburgh and Ottawa but nothing compares to the performances in a Broadway show. We missed Christie Brinkley as Roxie by one night, but Tracy Shayne was awesome! More

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Los Angeles, California, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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I was rather disappointed at the entire production. There was little imagination with the stage work, poor costume (same costume for everybody throughout a show...a judge was played by one of the dancer who had a deep cut v-neck tight shirt)...the actual stage was so small and tiny it's like watching the show on flat screen tv...not to mention how... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Enjoyed the show, but we had poor seats in the upper circle. This is a small theatre and quite steep, so it is worth paying a bit more for stalls seats. Some of the intimacy is lost with the preformance projecting forward. More

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Worst casting ever. Leads were too old. Performance lacked joy and musicality. Does Broadway harm to treat audiences with such contempt. Theatre stifling hot and long queues at the only restroom. More

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Detroit, Michigan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Excellent cast, amazing voices. We really had an excellent time. More

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Roquefort, France
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Nice show! Us parents really enjoyed it! However, we went to see Rock of Ages and our teens prefer that show for it's more upbeat music and humor! Both are great shows... just different! More

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san diego
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This was such a let down! We had great seats and for what?! Christie Brinkley was absolutely horrible. I would be embarrassed... I was embarrassed just watching! No set changes or fancy props here. Not costume changes and no period costumes, all black. Perhaps they were trying to interpret the story line a different way, then I guess I just... More

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Atlanta
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Great Show!!! The cast was awesome as well as the music and dance numbers. Even though this is one of the older Broadway productions, it is still fresh and lively. Well worth it!! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Chicago still is a great story with great music/songs. I believe it's playing over 15 years now on Broadway. But so seem the two lead performers (Tracy Shayne and Amra Fay Right) as well. No mistake, both perform very well, but are getting too old for a show that should be sex applealing a bit? Sitting on the front row... More

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Pittsburgh, PA
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Yes, we knew Christie was going to be playing Roxie. She was not actually awful, but she certainly was not good. Considering this is Broadway, she sings and dances at about the level of what you see at a high school musical. Actually, I've heard better and stronger voices at high school musicals. I've seen more talented dancers at high... More

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