MusicalComedyRevivalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 14, 1996
Closing Date
1st Preview
Oct 23, 1996
1st Preview
Oct 23, 1996
Previews
24
Performances (as of Sep 1, 2024)
10,913
MusicalComedyRevivalBroadway
External Links
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Richard Rodgers Theatre
(Nov 14, 1996 - Feb 09, 1997)
Shubert Theatre
(Feb 11, 1997 - Jan 26, 2003)
Current
Ambassador Theatre
(Jan 29, 2003 - Present)
Setting
Chicago, Illinois. The late 1920s.
Media
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Theatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman Emeritus; James L. Nederlander: Chairman; Robert E. Nederlander: President)
Produced by Barry & Fran Weissler; Produced in association with Kardana Productions and PACE Theatrical Group, Inc.; Presented by special arrangement with American Play Company; Associate Producer: Alecia Parker
Based on the presentation by City Center's Encores! Great American Musicals in Concert; Original production directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse
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; Associate Lighting Design: John McKernon; Assistant Scenic Design: Shelley Barclay and Eric Renschler; Assistant Costume Design: Lynn Bowling; Personal Assistant to Mr. Billington: Jon Kusner
General Manager: Darwall Associates and Maria Di Dia; Company Manager: Scott A. Moore; House Manager: Felice Rose
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, Pete Sanders and Bill Coyle; Dance Captain: Caitlin Carter and Luis Perez; Advertising: Grey Entertainment, Inc.; Press Associate: Glenna Freedman
Joel Grey
Amos Hart
James Naughton
Billy Flynn
Bebe Neuwirth
Velma Kelly
Ann Reinking
Roxie Hart
Oct 23, 1996 - Jun 22, 1997
Marcia Lewis
Matron
D. Sabella
Mary Sunshine
Michael Berresse
Fred Casely
Jim Borstelmann
Judge
Caitlin Carter
Mona
Bruce Anthony Davis
Doctor
 
Martin Harrison
Mamie Duncan-Gibbs
Annie
Denise Faye
Liz
Michael Kubala
Sergeant Fogarty
 
Juror
Mary Ann Lamb
June
John Mineo
Bailiff
 
Court Clerk
Tina Paul
Hunyak
Rocker Verastique
Harry
David Warren-Gibson
Aaron
Leigh Zimmerman
Go-To-Hell-Kitty
Swings: Mindy Cooper and Luis Perez
Standby: Nancy Hess (Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly)
Understudies: Michael Berresse (Billy Flynn), Mamie Duncan-Gibbs (Matron), J. Loeffelholtz (Mary Sunshine) and John Mineo (Amos Hart)
Charlotte d'Amboise
Roxie Hart
Aug 28, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024
Robyn Hurder
Velma Kelly
Mar 26, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024
Max von Essen
Billy Flynn
Nov 06, 2023 - Nov 24, 2024
Red Concepción
Amos Hart
Jun 27, 2024 - ?
R. Lowe
Mary Sunshine
Orfeh
Matron "Mama" Morton
Aug 26, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024
Eddie Bennett
Aaron
May 13, 2024 - ?
 
"Tap Dance" specialty
May 13, 2024 - ?
 
"Me and My Baby" specialty
May 13, 2024 - ?
Jeff Gorti
Broadway debut
Doctor
Sep 14, 2021 - ?
 
The Judge
Sep 14, 2021 - ?
 
"Tap Dance" specialty
Sep 14, 2021 - ?
Jaquez
Fred Casely
Jun 10, 2024 - ?
Arian Keddell
Mona
Mary Claire King
Go-To-Hell-Kitty
May 20, 2024 - ?
Barrett Martin
Sergeant Fogarty
Celina Nightengale
June
Apr 22, 2024 - ?
Kristen Faith Oei
Hunyak
Jan 29, 2024 - ?
Jermaine R. Rembert
Martin Harrison
Mikayla Renfrow
Liz
 
"Nowadays" whistle
May 13, 2024 - ?
Rachel Schur
Annie
May 20, 2024 - ?
Colt Adam Weiss
Harry
 
Juror
Jun 10, 2024 - ?
 
"Me and My Baby" specialty
Jun 10, 2024 - ?
Matthew Winnegge
Bailiff
Jun 03, 2024 - ?
 
Court Clerk
Jun 03, 2024 - ?
 
"Tap Dance" specialty
Jun 03, 2024 - ?
Swings: David Bushman , Jennifer Dunne , Marty Lawson and Sharon Moore
Understudies: Jeff Gorti (Billy Flynn, Fred Casely), Arian Keddell (Matron "Mama" Morton), Mary Claire King (Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly), J. London (Mary Sunshine), Joseph London (Amos Hart), Barrett Martin (Billy Flynn), Celina Nightengale (Matron "Mama" Morton), Kristen Faith Oei (Velma Kelly), Jermaine R. Rembert ("Me and My Baby" specialty), Mikayla Renfrow (Velma Kelly), Rachel Schur (Roxie Hart, Matron "Mama" Morton) and Matthew Winnegge (Amos Hart)

Richard Rodgers Theatre (Nov 14, 1996 - Feb 09, 1997)

Musical Director: Robert Billig
Assistant Lighting Design: Jon Kusner; Associate Costume Design: Donald Sanders
Company Manager: Hilary Hamilton and Jean Haring
Assistant Stage Mgr: Sherry Cohen (Aug 15, 2000 - Jul 2001)
Woodwinds: Scott Shachter and Jack Stuckey; Trumpet: Earl Gardner; Tuba: Ray Cetta
Press Representative: Boneau / Bryan-Brown; Casting: Stewart/Whitley

Cast

C. Caballero
Mary Sunshine
Dec 2021 - Jan 2022
Jim Borstelmann
"Tap Dance" specialty
 
"Me and My Baby" specialty
Gary Cooper
Fred Casely
 
Judge
 
Doctor
 
"Tap Dance" specialty
Jack Hayes
Court Clerk
Sam Lips
Aaron
 
"Me and My Baby" specialty
 
"Tap Dance" specialty