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."
"This was an amazing show. Lived up to it's reputation for excitement and energy."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 20, 2026
Love It!!!
"Although the orchestra on the stage, which is not a favorite for me, I did like the minimalist staging. The focus was totally on the performance, ensemble, actors, dancers etc. and it was superb. An absolutely worth seeing performance. So funny, clever and entertaining!!!
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Broadway.com Customer on May 19, 2026
Go see Chicago!
"The show was funny, smart & totally entertaining. Actors were excellent. Highly recommend!"
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Susan S from Collingswood on May 17, 2026
You have to see it!
"A great musical, a classic, captivating. I loved it, I would see it again. "
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Lucia Sotero R from Zapopan on May 17, 2026
Absolutely one of the best.
"One of the best if not the best Broadway show I have ever seen in my 79 years. The gals who played Velma and Roxy were off the charts. So much talent."
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KENNETH C from North Port on May 15, 2026
What is the best thing to happen in Manhattan this year?
"Chicago!!! The music is spectacular. The singing delightful. The dancing almost unbelievable. The audience roared with clapping and cheering. I felt imbued with joy."
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Lee E from New York on May 13, 2026
Never a Dull moment!
"Entertaining from the get go. Awesome cast! Very talented and stimulating to watch never a dull moment. "
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Kim B from Brewerton on May 9, 2026
A Cabaret inspired play
"The singing and cast were absolutely wonderful. One of the female leads immediately reminded us of Liza Minnelli and the supporting singers were just delightful. A period play set in Chicago with adultery, treachery, and murder."
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Scott R from Asheville on May 9, 2026
An amazing show
"Everything. It was funny, high energy, great music, great dancing, great singing and a very witty story. "
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Diane H from Springwood on May 8, 2026
Amazing show!
"Chicago was one of the best shows I have seen. The quality of every single cast member was a 10. The story and music is fabulous. I brought my 14 year old and it was fine for him, but I don't believe it's a kids show as it contains adult themes and humor. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 4, 2026
Witty, sexy, funny, entertaining!!
"The show was spectacular to say the least! The performers were remarkable as the majority of them were on stage more than the main characters! You could truly see the passion they had in their show! Would highly recommend for a fun, sexy, and hilarious show!! "
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Kaitlyn S from Harrisburg on May 4, 2026
An absolute must see show.
"Top show. Outstanding performance. Vibrant atmosphere. An outstanding highlight on our four night New York trip .
Thank you "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 3, 2026
Loved it!
"My daughter and I loved it. The orchestra being on stage was different but enjoyed watching them. How the characters in the show told the story with our set changes was amazing! "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 3, 2026
30 yrs and counting
"Having seen Chicago on stage plus the movie (great) over the past 30 yrs, we decided to catch it during our most recent NYC visit. Honestly, the driving force was curiosity over the casting of Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas. We were not disappointed. Whitney is far more than a novelty act. She CAN sing, dance and act. We expected Mark to dance with ease; his singing exceeded all expectations.
Chicago is simply a wonderful show. Whitney and Mark were inspired casting choices."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 27, 2026
Whitney is a natural!
"Loved, loved, loved the show! Such a talented cast!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 25, 2026
Fantastic!
"The cast is absolutely amazing. I came to see Whitney and Mark perform together (they were amazing of course), but the entire cast is incredible. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 17, 2026
Amazing from start to finish
"While disappointed that Mark Ballas did not appear on the night we attended, the cast and the show were fantastic. Huge shout outs to Velma Kelly!! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 17, 2026
Chicago musical
"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
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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…
