Nothing on Broadway is more stripped down: black costume, a bare stage, and the band on a bandstand where the scenery would be, so the only thing to look at is the dancing. Ann Reinking's choreography in the style of Bob Fosse has outlasted every other American musical on Broadway. If you want to see what a show looks like when the design gets out of the way, this is the masterclass.
What to expect
A concert-style staging with the orchestra visible on a raised bandstand, performers in black, and choreography that carries the storytelling. Expect All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango and Razzle Dazzle, and a rotating company that frequently includes celebrity casting in the Roxie and Billy Flynn roles.
Good to know
- The Ambassador is on West 49th Street; the C or E to 50th Street and the N, R or W to 49th Street are closest.
- It is one of the easier Broadway tickets to get last minute, including at the TKTS booth.
- Casting rotates often and sometimes includes short celebrity stints, so check who is announced.
- The content is adult, with sexual material and murder played for comedy.
- The bare staging means sightlines are good from almost anywhere in the house.
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Common questions
How is it different from the film?
The stage revival is deliberately minimal: no scenery, black costumes, and the orchestra onstage. The 2002 film adds locations and fantasy sequences the theatre version leaves to the choreography.
Who is in it?
The company rotates frequently and the Roxie Hart and Billy Flynn roles are often filled by short celebrity engagements, so it is worth checking the announced cast for your date.
Is it suitable for children?
It is an adult show with sexual content and murder treated as comedy. Teenagers are fine; younger children are not the audience.
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