Chicago – The Musical at Ambassador Theatre

Chicago is in simple words "Sinful and Sensational"!The Broadway blockbuster, seductive, elegant, and entertaining Broadway hit musical is about to make its latest appearance in New York, this October, at the magnificent Ambassador Theatre. Experience Chicago this fall in the charming New York, on Sunday 27th October 2024, at the remarkable Ambassador Theatre.

Synopsis

This universal tale of fame, fortune, and musicals, is all about the moral lines we all cross to feed our ultimate humanly desire. The Performance is a compelling and engaging story told through song and choreography.

The production is the second-longest running performance ever to be presented on Broadway, surpassed only by "The Phantom of the Opera". The Performance tells the story of two competing and vaudevillian dancers named Velma and Roxie imprisoned in jail for murder.

While Velma is already a recognized vaudevillian dancer, Roxie is a struggling performer trying to create her career. Although they both committed murder they had different motives. Velma's motive was heartbreak and betrayal after finding her husband and sister having an affair. In Contrast, Roxie's motive was calculated ambition and ruthlessness. Thus unlike Velma's action, which was driven by passion, Roxie's scheme was premeditated, and was intentionally used to draw notoriety.

Interwoven in the plot, Chicago also exposes the hidden game played by law enforcement and ordinary people. Roxie's and Velma's lawyer Billy Flynn, who excels at defending female prisoners alleged of murder, is seen transforming courtroom proceedings into theatrical events, by manipulating his client's trial into sensational shows composed of spectacle and sorrow.

While Matron "Mama" Morton is portrayed aiding the two convicts maintain a connection with the outside world, primarily with Billy, and taking advantage of the other felons for her gain.

Awards

Chicago is an fascinating performance that illustrates the universal power game and the different forms it can take such as; attraction, fortune, fame, and intellect to deceive the masses for personal ultimate selfish satisfaction.

The performance has received numerous prestigious accolades including a total of 6 Tony Awards, 5 Drama Desk awards, 1 Grammy Award, 1 Olivier Award, 6 Academy Awards (Oscars), 3 Golden Globe Awards, 1 BAFTA Award, and 2 SAG Awards.

The musical has left a unforgettable mark on the musical and celebrity culture since its release, including its impact on American musicals, choreography and style, film adaptation, Cultural Commentary, and future productions.