Jinkx Monsoon to return to 'Chicago' on Broadway
The RuPaul's Drag Race star, who made her Broadway debut with the show in spring 2023, will now play a limited two-week engagement beginning in June.
She's giving the old razzle dazzle — again! Drag queen Jinkx Monsoon will return to Chicago on Broadway this summer for two weeks only, playing the role of Matron "Mama" Morton from June 27 to July 12.
Monsoon made her Broadway debut as Mama in January 2023, making her the first drag queen to play the role on Broadway and earning widespread acclaim from audiences.
"Most of my life, and my entire artistic career — I have known the roles I would play well, but I also knew the industry was not yet giving actors like me the chance to prove it," Monsoon said in a statement. "Over the last decade, I, and queer artists like myself have been chipping away at the antiquated ideas of gender and performance — leading to my life changing run as Mama Morton in Chicago.
"During that one 10-week run, I learned so much about my craft and myself— and I cannot wait to take all of that back into this role and show," she continued. "I am still just a kid, in shock and awe of this wonderful world I get to be a part of."
Monsoon is best known for winning the competition show RuPaul's Drag Race twice, earning her the title "Queen of All Queens." She has also performed around the country in musicals including Hairspray, Rent, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and Spring Awakening.
Read our interview with Jinkx Monsoon about starring in Chicago.
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Photo credit: Jinkx Monsoon as Matron "Mama" Morton in Chicago. (Photo by Jeremy Daniel)
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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