A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
"Chicago still glitters hypnotically! It remains the best adult entertainment in town and still bubbles with the joy of performing!"
The New York Times
Ben Brantley
"Chicago is as crazy-fun as ever!"
WCBS-TV
Jess Cagle
"The show seems to have discovered the fountain of youth. As entertaining as ever. Brash, buoyant and utterly irresistible!"
The Associated Press
Michael Kuchwara
"Chicago is a triumph! It doesn't just give us the old razzle-dazzle; it glows."
Time Magazine
Richard Zoglin
"As much tribute as revival, the spirit of Fosse's genius never leaves the stage, and Chicago, under Walter Bobbie's sharp direction, will dazzle newcomers to the trademark Fosse dance style and provide a thrilling reminder to those who've seen it before just how smart, sexy and exciting this brand of choreography was, or rather, is."
"The singing was amazing, the acting was classic. I will be honest I wanted to see Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt perform live and it exceeded my expectations. It also didn’t hurt that I was part of a Chicago Musical performance in our little town and knew all the songs"
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Lucette B from Grand Falls on Apr 14, 2026
Great fun!
"Loved the dancing! It was fun to have the band onstage and involved in the show. Our seats in the right front mezzanine gave us great views of the actors despite being off to the side."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 13, 2026
Whitney is a star!
"Whitney Leavitt was amazing as Roxie! She is funny, has a great voice and lights up the stage. Go see her!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 13, 2026
Absolutely fantastic
"Absolutely incredible. Chicago on Broadway is everything you want in a show—sexy, sharp, and endlessly entertaining. From the moment the curtain rises, you’re pulled into a world of jazz, scandal, and pure talent. The choreography is flawless, the music is iconic, and the cast delivers every number with energy and precision.
What really makes this production stand out is its minimalist staging—it somehow feels even more intimate and powerful because of it. Every spotlight moment hits, and the live orchestra on stage adds such a cool, immersive vibe.
The performances were outstanding across the board, with show-stopping vocals and perfect comedic timing.
If you’re even thinking about seeing Chicago, do it. It’s a timeless Broadway classic that completely lives up to the hype. 5/5"
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Kelsey W from Irwin on Apr 12, 2026
Amazing Energy!
"Well worth the money to see this talented cast bring this classic show to life with amazing energy. Great theatre - felt like we were part of the show!"
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Tracy O from Medfield on Apr 12, 2026
A good show in a historical theater
"The jazz music with the orchester is my preference. The actors are in very good form, singing, dancing and a little bit artistic. The story is good to understand (also as german).
The theater itself has an historcal flair, but the space between the rows is very small. "
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Christian R from Greifswald on Apr 10, 2026
incredible
"was so good, so funny, and was engaged the entire time. everyone is extremely talented. wanted to go back inside right away for the next showing!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 8, 2026
a classic for a reason
"Chicago is the longest-running active show on Broadway. No one needs my recommendation to know whether they should go see it, but here it is anyway: if you only have the time or budget for one show, it should be this one. The score, the staging, the choreography—it all works, and it couldn’t be better!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 8, 2026
I’ve seen it before, but could not have enjoyed it more last night
"The choreography was fantastic. The singing acting and story or great."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 5, 2026
Speechless
"Been on my bucket list to see and when I seen Whitney was playing Roxie it was time to go to broadway !
Well not only did Whitney knock it out of the park the whole cast was amazing !!! I was dizzy trying to watch and see everyone 🙌🏻
Sooo good "
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Lori Y from Huron on Apr 5, 2026
Very entertaining
"We loved the show!!! My husband, who is not in to musicals, thought it was great!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 4, 2026
Great Show!!
"My whole experience was flawless. Organized at the front door. Someone at each turn to guide you to your seat. In my opinion, there was nothing wrong with this show. It was funny and entertaining and the dancing was incredible. Talented performers. "
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Michael B from South Plainfield on Apr 2, 2026
Great show …loved it!
"We were expecting Whitney Leavitt, but Samantha stepped in a did a great job! Velma was awesome!! Great energy! You could understand the dialogue. Really good!"
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Andrea D from Madera on Mar 30, 2026
Amazing!
"Energetic performance, performers personality shows through. Wonderful music, vocals and great dancing. Very fun show!"
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Christina G from Columbus on Mar 30, 2026
If you loved the movie you'll love it live
"The show was amazing! I fell in love with the musical due to the movie production! This was amazing to see live! I feel it should be on a bigger stage with even more production because it is so amazing! Only note is venue is smaller then I expected and only one set of bathrooms so using it during intermission was basically impossible."
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Claudia C from San Antonio on Mar 29, 2026
Chicago - A Must See!
"This was our first time see Chicago on Broadway and we would highly recommend and will definitely return to see it. The music and dancing was phenomenal. Don’t miss on your next trip to NYC and eat at Gallagher’s after the show!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 29, 2026
Energetic, lively and engaging
"This show was beyond expectation. The energy was superb and the engagement with the audience very entertaining. Given the reaction from the majoroty of the audience I'm guessing the main characters are famous for other roles. This was my daughter's first experience of a Broadway show and, like me, she thought it was absolutely brilliant."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 28, 2026
Spectacular Show
"The music was phenominal. The actors were incredible. The theatre is beautiful. Absolutely loved the show. It's a must see if you can. "
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Kimberly W from Findlay on Mar 27, 2026
Loved it!
"Absolutely LOVED Chicago. It was entertaining and funny. Whitney was amazing. The whole cast and orchestra were incredible. It razzle dazzled!"
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Kelli J from St. George on Mar 24, 2026
It was amazing!
"I loved the plot and the dancing and singing! The performance by Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma was brilliant. Her dancing and singing are phenomenal!!
Of course, the entire team was amazing. My thanks to all for a truly enjoyable time!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 23, 2026
Fantastic Fun Rainy Night Extra
"We had plans to be at the top of Summit One, but with a heavy rain moving in, we switched gears and got last minute seats. Fantastic time with my three daughters. "
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Tommy B from Tallahassee on Mar 23, 2026
Fantastic Performances
"We originally planned our trip to NY to see Whitney and while purchasing the tickets we did not see anywhere on the ticketing site that she was not performing this day. We didn’t realize she wasn’t performing until a few weeks out but since everything had been planned for a few months and since we do like broadway, we were a little bummed but still were excited to go.
The performances from the entire cast was SO good. Dylis Croman was hilarious! And Sophie Carmen-Jones is a star. Forgive me but whoever played the the six jurors was so funny as well.
Our seats were in the front on the corner of the stage which made some things hard to see with the chair on stage that was positioned there. The bathroom line was very long at intermission we opted to not go. But all in all a fantastic show. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 22, 2026
Stellar costumes, cast, and comedy
"AMAZING. I was blown away by this production. The costumes are awesome-- all the same vibe but each actor an individual.
It was so much funnier than I was expecting, and Whitney's performance was stunning. 10/10 recommend"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 21, 2026
Wonderful
"Bellissimo musical, davvero tanti complimenti agli autori ed artisti compresa l’orchestra "
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MARCO F from BOLOGNA on Mar 17, 2026
No surprise this musical continues to fill theaters after 30 years.
"Great acting, dancing, and singing. I didn't see anyone looking at the Playbill or their phone screen. The band was great, especially the horn players."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 17, 2026
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About
Chicago
Set in the legendary city during the roaring “jazz hot” 20s, Chicago tells the story of two rival vaudevillian murderesses locked up in Cook County Jail. Nightclub star Velma’s serving time for killing her husband and sister after finding the two in bed together. Driven chorus girl Roxie’s been tossed in the joint for bumping off the lover she’s been cheating on her husband with. Not one to rest on her laurels, Velma enlists the help of prison matron Mama Morton and slickster lawyer Billy Flynn, who turn Velma’s incarceration into a murder-of-the-week media frenzy, thus preparing the world for a splashy showbiz comeback. But Roxie’s got some of her own tricks up her sleeve…
