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Chicago
A Musical Vaudeville

Richard Rodgers Theatre, (11/14/1996 - 2/9/1997)
Shubert Theatre, (2/11/1997 - 1/26/2003)
Ambassador Theatre, (1/29/2003 - Present)
Preview:Oct 23, 1996 Total Previews:25
Opening:Nov 14, 1996   
Closing: Total Performances:5492 as of February 7, 2010


Category: Musical, Comedy, Revival, Broadway
Setting: Chicago, Illinois. The late 1920s.





by opening date



Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler; Produced in association with Kardana Productions and PACE Theatrical Group, Inc.; Associate Producer: Alecia Parker; Presented by special arrangement with American Play Company

Based on the presentation by City Center's Encores! Great American Musicals in Concert; Original production directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse and City Center's Encores! Great American Musicals in Concert

Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb; Musical Director: Rob Fisher; Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins; Original orchestrations by Ralph Burns; Dance arrangements by Peter Howard; Script adaptation by David Thompson

Directed by Walter Bobbie; Choreographed in the style of Bob Fosse by Ann Reinking; Original choreography for "Hot Honey Rag" by Bob Fosse; Assistant Director: Jonathan Bernstein; Assistant Choreographer: Debra McWaters

Scenic Design by John Lee Beatty; Costume Design by William Ivey Long; Lighting Design by Ken Billington; Sound Design by Scott Lehrer; Hair Design by Rolando Beauchamp; Assistant Scenic Design: Eric Renschler and Shelley Barclay; Assistant Costume Design: Lynn Bowling; Personal Assistant to Mr. Billington: Jon Kusner; Associate Lighting Design: John McKernon

General Manager: Darwall Associates and Maria Di Dia; Company Manager: Scott A. Moore

Technical Supervisor: Arthur Siccardi; Production Stage Manager: Clifford Schwartz; Stage Manager: Terrence J. Witter; Assistant Stage Mgr: Mindy Farbrother

Musical Coordinator: Seymour "Red" Press; Conducted by Rob Fisher; Assistant Conductor: Jeffrey Saver; Woodwinds: Seymour "Red" Press, Kenneth Hitchcock and Richard Centalonza; Trumpet: John Frosk and Darryl Shaw; Trombone: Dave Bargeron and Bruce Bonvissuto; Piano: Leslie Stifelman; Piano / Accordion: Jeffrey Saver; Banjo: Jay Berliner; Bass / Tuba: Ronald Raffio; Violin: Marilyn Reynolds; Drums / Percussion: Ronald Zito; Music Preparation: Chelsea Music Services, Inc., Donald Oliver and Evan Morris

Casting Director: Jay Binder; Press Representative: The Pete Sanders Group; Dance Captain: Caitlin Carter and Luis Perez; Advertising: Grey Entertainment, Inc.


Opening Night Cast

Joel Grey Amos Hart  
James Naughton Billy Flynn  
Bebe Neuwirth Velma Kelly  
Ann Reinking Roxie Hart  
Marcia Lewis Matron   
D. Sabella Mary Sunshine   
Michael Berresse Fred Casely  
Jim Borstelmann Judge  
Caitlin Carter Mona  
Bruce Anthony Davis Martin Harrison  
 Doctor  
Mamie Duncan-Gibbs Annie  
Denise Faye Liz  
Michael Kubala Sergeant Fogarty  
 Juror  
Mary Ann Lamb June  
John Mineo Court Clerk  
 Bailiff  
Tina Paul Hunyak  
Rocker Verastique Harry  
David Warren-Gibson Aaron  
Leigh Zimmerman Go-To-Hell-Kitty  


Standby: Nancy Hess (Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly).

Understudies: Michael Berresse (Billy Flynn), Mamie Duncan-Gibbs (Matron), J. Loeffelholtz Broadway debut (Mary Sunshine), John Mineo (Amos Hart).