Alyssa Milano to star in 'Chicago' on Broadway
The Who's the Boss? and Charmed star will make her Broadway debut in the long-running musical at the Ambassador Theatre beginning in mid-September.
The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Alyssa! Alyssa Milano will star as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway this fall, playing a limited run at the Ambassador Theatre from September 16 to November 10.
Milano makes her Broadway debut with Chicago. She is best known for her screen roles as Phoebe Halliwell in Charmed, Jennifer Mancini in Melrose Place, and Samantha Micelli in Who's the Boss? She has also starred in Off-Broadway plays including Tender Offer and All Night Long.
"I could not be more excited to be getting back to my roots in musical theatre," Milano said in a statement. "When I was 8 and first joined the national touring company for Annie, I never could have imagined the 40+ year career ahead of me.
"To finally be making my Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart in the iconic musical Chicago and to stand on the shoulders of such honorable lineage is all that a little girl who loved to sing and dance and make people smile could have ever dreamt of. I can’t wait to hit the stage."
She will succeed current star Ariana Madix as Roxie. The current Chicago cast also includes Robyn Hurder as Velma Kelly, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Matron "Mama" Morton, Max von Essen as Billy Flynn, Red Concepción as Amos Hart, R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine, and Max Clayton as Fred Casely.
John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse's classic musical follows murderesses Roxie and Velma as they compete for the public's sympathy and a lawyer's attention in order to get acquitted. Chicago is the longest-running musical currently on Broadway, having played since 1996.
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Photo credit: Alyssa Milano. (Photo courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Chicago about?
See why this second-longest-running Broadway show has razzle-dazzled so many audiences. A scorching satire of celebrity culture with classic Kander and Ebb tunes, Chicago shows how two ladies use showbiz pizzazz to get away with murder. Get tickets to witness the criminally fun revival that won six Tony Awards.
Where is Chicago playing?
Chicago is playing at Ambassador Theatre. The theatre is located at 219 West 49th Street, New York, 10019.
How long is Chicago?
The running time of Chicago is 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age requirement for Chicago?
The recommended age for Chicago is Ages 13+. Children under 4 are not permitted..
How do you book tickets for Chicago?
Book tickets for Chicago on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote the Chicago musical?
The music for Chicago is written by composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb. Ebb also co-wrote the show's script with Bob Fosse. They adapted the musical from a 1926 play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, also titled Chicago.
What songs are in Chicago on Broadway?
The songs for Chicago, written by John Kander and Fred Ebb, include "Cell Block Tango," "All That Jazz," "Razzle Dazzle," "Roxie," and "We Both Reached for the Gun." Learn about all the songs in Chicago on Broadway.
Is Chicago on Broadway appropriate for kids?
Chicago is not recommended for young children; the age recommendation is 13 and up due to its themes of murder, sex, crime, and adultery. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
When did Chicago open on Broadway?
The current production of Chicago opened in 1996. It was the musical's first revival following its 1996 premiere. Chicago is now the second-longest-running show and longest-running revival in Broadway history.
Who directed Chicago on Broadway?
Walter Bobbie directs the current production of the Chicago musical. He has worked on Broadway as a writer, director, and performer since 1971, and he's also known for staging musicals like Sweet Charity, Footloose, and Bright Star.
Is Chicago on Broadway good?
New York Theatre Guide's 20th-anniversary review of Chicago calls the show "a living, breathing piece of musical theatre history, which rightfully remains at the Ambassador Theatre and reminds us that all you need is class and, of course, all that jazz," rating it five stars. Chicago is now more than 25 years old, proving the lasting appeal of its story, songs, and talent.
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