Chicago 1975 - Articles Page 24

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Opened: June 3, 1975
Closing: August 27, 1977

Chicago - 1975 - Broadway History , Info & More

46th Street Theatre
226 W.46th St. New York, NY

Based on the play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins

Escrito por Fred Ebb y Bob Fosse, con música de John Kander y letras de Fred Ebb, Chicago ha sido visto por más de 17 millones de espectadores en todo el mundo, y ha recaudado la espectacular cifra de más de 850 millones de dólares. Ambientado en medio de la extravagante decadencia de los años 20, este musical cuenta la historia de Roxie Hart y Velma Kelly, dos mujeres ambiciosas encerradas por crímenes pasionales, que luchan por conseguir el favor de Billy Flynn, un famoso abogado que utiliza a la prensa sensacionalista para conseguir la libertad de sus clientes.

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Chicago - 1975 - Broadway Articles Page 24

McDonald Plays Billy Flynn in Chicago, Starting on July 1
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2005


Television and film star Christopher McDonald will step into the role of Chicago's Billy Flynn on July 1st

Shields Extends Stint in London Chicago to July 30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2005


Brooke Shields will play Roxie Hart in the London production of Chicago for an extra 5 weeks, departing on July 30th

Luba Mason will be the Next Velma Kelly in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2005


Beginning on June 28th, Luba Mason will take over the role of Velma in the Chicago revival

Testa and Sandy to Join the Cast of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2005


Mary Testa and Solange Sandy, both joining the show in April, will be the latest in a long line of Chicago replacements

"Chicago"- Heats up Broad Street
by Pati Buehler - Dec 1, 2003


There was a familiar excitement at the Merriam in Philly. Many of these loyal theater fans had been 'razzle-dazzled' before.

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1979   West End London Production
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1996   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
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1996   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1997   US Tour 1st National Tour
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1997   West End London Revival
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1997   US Tour 2nd National Tour
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2012   US Tour National Tour
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2014   US Tour National Tour (2014-2015)
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2018   West End West End Return Engagement
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2022   US Tour US Tour
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Chicago - 1975 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1976 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Fred Ebb
1976 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Bob Fosse
1976 Tony Awards Best Choreography Bob Fosse
1976 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Patricia Zipprodt
1976 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Bob Fosse
1976 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1976 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert Fryer
1976 Tony Awards Best Musical James Cresson
1976 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre John Kander
1976 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Fred Ebb
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Jerry Orbach
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Chita Rivera
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Gwen Verdon
1976 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Tony Walton

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