Isaac Mizrahi, Charlotte d'Amboise, Ryan Silverman to join 'Chicago' Broadway cast
d'Amboise and Silverman return to the cast, while Mizrahi makes his Broadway debut.
They're bringing all that jazz! Chicago has set new casting from November 7, which includes Broadway veterans Charlotte d'Amboise and Ryan Silverman, and Isaac Mizrahi in his Broadway debut.
Mizrahi, best known for his talk show The Isaac Mizrahi Show and his seven-season stint as a Project Runway: All-Stars judge, will step into the role of Amos Hart for three weeks. d'Amboise returns the role of Roxie Hart, who she has played on Broadway multiple times since 1999; and Ryan Silverman will play Billy Flynn, a role he first played in 2014.
They replace Evan Harrington as Amos, Pose star Angelica Ross as Roxie, and Brandon Victor Dixon as Billy, respectively.
Chicago centers on a wannabe vaudevillian, Roxie Hart, who finds an unconventional path to fame after murdering her lover. Getting acquitted means winning over the sensational press, and with the help of slick lawyer Billy Flynn, she does just that and gains fame along the way.
Chicago, which plays the Ambassador Theatre, is Broadway's second longest-running show; the Kander and Ebb musical has run for more than 25 years.
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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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