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 actors were superb and the singing was fantastic. Not totally sure if was a comedy or serious play, but went with it."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 30, 2025
First time seeing Chicago
"The performance was flawless, entertaining and the time just flew by. The audience was enjoying every second."
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Bridget R from Collingwood on Apr 29, 2025
Mmmm don’t cast famous people lol
"Everything about the show was great, we loved Velma, mama,Amos, all the dancers but it is sad to spent money travel into the city and see a lead character who doesn’t know how to dance or sing. Roxie did okay with her acting but she’s just a pretty face. I was hoping to see someone who truly embodied the character and had the pre-requisites needed to be on stage. Compared to Velma, Roxie didn’t make the cut. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 27, 2025
It was full of fun!
"I had heard mixed reviews with having Ashley Graham as Roxie but it was excellent! Loved the music and choreography! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 23, 2025
Honesty
"I had seen the show years and years ago. But returned with my wife to see it. Singing and dancing superb. Roxy and Thelma were amazing. But Roxy’s husband is a show stealer - he is an absolute treasure. The “current events” jokes fell flat audience wide and not into the cast trying to interact with the crowd. Want to see the talent on stage and follow the story. The conductor of the orchestra having an “active role” was not impressive. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 17, 2025
Great music, a little underwhelming
"Chicago, starring Alyssa Milano as Roxie, was a fun experience! I think the problem I had with it was just that I have watched the movie so much because it’s one of my favorites, so I constantly compared the actors onstage with the movie, which made it a bit underwhelming. Alyssa was best when she got to show her funny side, and the other actors and dancers were absolutely flawless in their performances. If I had seen this before seeing the movie, I probably would have rated it higher, so if you haven’t seen the movie, go for it and watch this fun show!"
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Cynthia S from Sandy on Oct 14, 2024
Felt a little dated
"I know the show has been running a REALLY long time (since 1975), and I had seen it previously in 2008. But seeing it again in 2025 and this time with family and friends in their early 30s, (I’m in late 50s), and I have to say I found it a little dated. The performers were amazing and very talented, I just found the show a little dull many times and some of the songs and dances showed their age. I would choose a more current show next time if we go back to NYC. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 9, 2025
Good Show
"Good show overall with the singing, dancing, and performing. I just wish there were more stage changes (kind of bland). I feel in that aspect felt a little flat for me. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 10, 2025
A dastardly duo of intrigue
"The show had some good surprises, especially at the end of the show and the cast kept you entertained and engaged throughout their performance "
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Susan C from Smithtown on Feb 9, 2025
3.5 🌟
"Chicago is one of my all time favourite musicals. I love the music and choreography. This production was very good but not as grand or impressive as in London on the West End or frankly as the movie. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 20, 2024
Good show but …
"Loved the Cell Block Tango, the humour sprinkled throughout, the Mary Sunshine character as well as the three main characters! Major detractor was the length … many songs and concepts dragged on and on … we get it! The pace would have been much better if the show ended 45 minutes earlier. It would have been a cleaner, clearer paced show. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 25, 2024
Good venue, good seats
"I enjoyed the "coziness" of the venue; it's not so large you feel lost and the seats offer good viewing. The performance, while good, didn't grab me like other plays/musicals I've attended. I don't have any complaints about the performance or performers, just a personal opinion based on my experiences. There is better ticket pricing mid week."
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Steven M from El Segundo on Sep 18, 2024
Very good but underwhelming
"Chicago was very good, but a bit underwhelming compared to the heart-filling passion of Hamilton, Les Miserables or Hadestown. Some of the performers looked a bit bored. It was still an honor to see a Broadway classic. "
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Alisha E from Asheville on Aug 4, 2024
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…
