Name: Chicago on Broadway
Start: 1996-10-23
Location: Ambassador Theatre

New York

New York Nav Links [NEW]

More shows

WL NYC Nav

[seatplan] Desktop Logo

SeatPlan Broadway

WL US Info Links

INFO

Broadway World NY Help Links

HELP

WL US Footer - BWW

Terms and conditions

Privacy policy

FAQs

Contact us

WL US Help Links

WL US Footer

Digital Partners

Theatre Specialists

blank navigation bar for NYTG

blank navigation bar 

WL All Broadway Shows Link

Broadway

Off-Broadway

WL Broadway Plays Link

Experiences

WL Concerts Link NYC

Concerts

All Shows NYC - WL

All Events

Goldstar My Tickets

My Tickets

GS Nav Override

null

Ages 13+. Children under 4 are not permitted.

E-ticket

Chicago on Broadway - NYC [22]

NYC Chicago on Broadway Alyssa Milano Key Art Asset 9/24/24

Get tickets to the best shows at the best prices on Broadway and beyond

Discover New York City 

New York Header Image

Latest New York City Insider Posts 

New York Tile Image

New York Theatre Sale

NYC - Shows Members Love

New York Broadway

Deals & Offers

New York all events

All Shows

More

Venues in New York City

Chicago on Broadway

Chicago on Broadway - Product Media - Poster Image

Chicago Square

Chicago on Broadway - Product Media - App Hero Image

NYC Chicago on Broadway [22]  Product Media 

Chicago - Image for ads

Chicago on Broadway - Product Media - Images & Videos - Asset #1 VIDEO

Chicago - Product Media - Images & Videos

A performer in a black dress and silver shoes strikes a dramatic pose on a chair in a dimly lit theater stage.

Chicago on Broadway - Product Media - Images & Videos - Asset #2

A performer in a black lace outfit holds up a newspaper with the headline "Roxie Rocks Chicago!" on stage.

CHIBWAY 1022 VelmaTakesStand

Person in stage costume holds a newspaper with the headline "Roxie Rocks Chicago" under stage lighting.

Chicago on Broadway - Product Media - Images & Videos - Asset #3

Two women standing back-to-back on stage, both singing. One is dressed in a black lace dress and the other in a black sleeveless dress. Bright stage lights are visible in the background.

CHIBWAY 3083 RoxieRocksChicago

Two performers in theatrical costumes sit on stage. The woman, wearing a black outfit, gestures expressively, while the man, in a suit with a bow tie, sits behind her.

Chicago on Broadway - Product Media - Images & Videos - Asset #4

A woman and a man, both in formal attire, sit closely together on stage under dramatic lighting. The woman is gesturing with her hands outstretched, while the man sits with a composed expression.

CHIBWAY 2410 WeBothReached

Two performers in black outfits and bowler hats pose with canes on stage with a shimmering curtain backdrop.

Chicago on Broadway - Product Media - Images & Videos - Asset #5

CHIBWAY 1222 Nowadays

Three performers in formal attire on stage, with one man in a suit and two women in black dresses, one holding a cigarette.

Chicago on Broadway - Product Media - Images & Videos - Asset #6

Two individuals in formal black attire stand on stage. The person on the left has short curly hair and red lipstick. The person on the right gestures with one hand while the other rests in their pocket.

CHIBWAY 1997 CanIOfferYou

Two women performing on stage; one sits on a chair in a black lace outfit, the other kneels with arms outstretched in a black leotard.

Chicago on Broadway - Product Media - Images & Videos - Asset #7

CHIBWAY 2725 CantDoItAlone

A woman with short blonde hair kneels on stage, wearing a black lace dress with sheer sleeves and black stockings, her hand on her chest.

Chicago on Broadway - Product Media - Images & Videos - Asset #8

CHIBWAY 3268 RoxieHart

Born Erika Nay Chahoy on July 10, 1971 in Atlanta, Georgia, Erika Jayne is a singer, actress, and reality television star. She is known for appearing on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills&nbsp;and as a recording artist in the dance music genre, topping the US Billboard Dance Club charts nine times.

Jayne attended North Atlanta High School, where she first discovered her love for musical theatre, appearing in productions of A Chorus Line as Val&nbsp;and Pippin as Fastrada. She began her career working as a model, performing in various girl groups and shooting commercials.

In television and film, she has appeared in Law &amp; Order&nbsp;(1990 and 1991), Alchemy&nbsp;(1995), Lowball&nbsp;(1996), High Incident&nbsp;(1997), Sharknado: The 4th Awakens&nbsp;(2016), as Farrah Dubose on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless&nbsp;(2016-18), and Hit the Floor&nbsp;(2018).

Her big break in the music industry came in 2007 when her first single, “Roller Coaster,” hit the top spot of the US Billboard Dance Club charts. She released her debut album, Pretty Mess,&nbsp;in August 2009. Alongside “Roller Coaster,” her #1 Dance Club chart hits also include Stars,” “Give You Everything,” “Pretty Mess,” “One Hot Pleasure,” “Party People (Ignite the World),” “Painkillr,” “Crazy,” and “How Many F*cks”. Other notable songs include “Get It Tonight” (featuring Flo Rida) and “Xxpensive.”&nbsp;She embarked on The Pretty Mess Tour&nbsp;across the United States&nbsp;in the fall of 2018.

She became a&nbsp;reality TV star&nbsp;as a main cast member on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills&nbsp;beginning in 2015. Since then, she has also appeared as a contestant on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars&nbsp;in 2017 and Lip Sync Battle&nbsp;in 2018, among many other reality television specials. She has also hosted American Music Awards Red Carpet Live&nbsp;in 2017 and 2018 and Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet Live&nbsp;in 2018.

Jayne made&nbsp;her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in&nbsp;Chicago at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theaters/ambassador-theatre">Ambassador Theatre</a> on&nbsp;January 6, 2020. Although she was scheduled to remain with the production&nbsp;through March 29, 2020, she played her final performance on March 11 due to&nbsp;the Broadway shutdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Erika Jayne - NY

20 years old and she’s still got it, folks!

With the 20th anniversary of [*Chicago*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/22-chicago-tickets) speedily approaching, I took a trip to Broadway’s [Ambassador Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/ambassador-theatre) to witness that timeless story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery… and rest assured, I still hold it near and dear to my heart!

*Chicago* is the second longest-running show in Broadway history, behind Andrew Lloyd Webber’s infamous [*Phantom*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38-the-phantom-of-the-opera-tickets), and still holds the record of being the longest-running musical revival and longest-running American musical on the Great White Way. So how has this iconic musical managed to outlast its competitors in the increasingly crowded and competitive market place that is Broadway?

One word can sum it all up, really… “Class”… which just so happens to be the title of one of the more reflective numbers in the show. As Velma and Mama Morton were serenading us, asking whatever happened to class, I couldn’t help but think that this production has it in abundance. *Chicago* proves that you don’t need to bombard your audience with a number of lavish sets or elaborate costume changes to put together a winning musical. All you need is a live band on stage, intoxicating the auditorium with that jazz-infused score from the genius that is John Kander and Fred Ebb and sprinkle it with that Bob Fosse-style choreography, and before you know it, you’ve razzle dazzled ‘em! Those tight-fitting, all-black (and often transparent) costumes by William Ivey Long enhance the show’s sensuality with equal measures of male and female exposure and have themselves become as recognisable as the show’s glittering red logo.

You forget how ground-breaking this revival must have been, when it officially opened on Broadway on 14th November 1996. Moments of breaking the fourth wall to introduce the musical numbers and having the conductor of the band interact with the actors on stage, still set *Chicago* apart from its predecessors, and who wouldn’t want to call for their “Exit Music” each time they left the room?

*Chicago* is equally as famous for its revolving casting door, which has seen both Broadway veterans and celebrities from the world of music, TV and film take to the stage and sink their teeth into those coveted principal roles for special limited engagements. Some of the company’s principals have been with the show for quite some time and continue to delight with every performance. NaTasha Yvette Williams’ brassy and sultry Mama Morton, Raymond Bokhour’s ever-loveable Amos and R. Lowe’s skilled, gender-bending performance as Mary Sunshine are always crowd-pleasing and essential parts of the production, offering the degree of stability that takes it smoothly through its many cast changes. Although some would argue that Chicago has been reduced to a star vehicle for celebrities wishing to dip their toes into the world of Broadway, I see it as a living, breathing piece of musical theatre history, which rightfully remains at the Ambassador Theatre and reminds us that all you need is class and, of course, all that jazz!

*(Photo by Jeremy Daniel)*

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

"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."
*Greg Evans for Variety*

"Chicago is a triumph! It doesn't just give us the old razzle-dazzle; it glows."
*Richard Zoglin for Time Magazine*

"Chicago still glitters hypnotically! It remains the best adult entertainment in town and still bubbles with the joy of performing!"
*Ben Brantley for New York Times (2007)*

"The show seems to have discovered the fountain of youth. As entertaining as ever. Brash, buoyant and utterly irresistible!"
*Michael Kuchwara for The Associated Press (2003)*

'Chicago' review

Read our 20th anniversary review of *Chicago* on Broadway at the Ambassador Theatre.

The Ambassador Theatre is a quintessential landmark venue situated in the heart of Times Square in New York City. The theatre, built in a unique diagonal orientation to fit within a corner property, opened in 1921 and has since been a stoić stalwart in the midst of the bustling city life. The beautifully ornated structure with its grand interiors and elegant façade captures the essence of old New York charm. With a seating capacity of 1125, the theatre provides an intimate and immersive theatrical experience. Ambassador Theatre has been the venue for numerous historically and culturally significant productions, including 'Chicago,' not only gaining it popularity but also cementing its position as a paragon in the New York theatre scene.

## How to get to the Venue
The Ambassador Theatre is easily accessible by public transport. The closest subway stations are 49th Street (N, R, and W lines), and 50th Street (1 and 2 lines). An alternate option is to take the C or E line to 50th Street. The theatre is also reachable by several bus lines such as M7, M20, M50, or M104. For attendees driving, numerous public parking spaces are available in and around Times Square.

Ambassador Theatre - NY

Ambassador Theatre

The Ambassador Theatre, an iconic venue in Times Square, New York, is known for its unique architecture and historic productions.

Erika-Jayne-124x124px

Stars on Stage

Drama

Award winners

Classic

Comedy

AmbassadorTheatre-1600x1200-NYC

Designed by Herbert J. Krapp, the Ambassador Theatre opened on February 11, 1921 under the ownership of the Shubert Organization with a production of the musical *The Rose Girl*. The Shuberts eventually sold the property in 1935, and it was turned into a cinema and television studio for NBC as well as the DuMont Television Network.

The venue was renamed the Ambassador Tele-Theatre until 1956, when the Shuberts reclaimed ownership and reinstated the building as a Broadway theatre. The Ambassador Theatre has been designated a New York City landmark for preservation.

## How to get to the Ambassador Theatre on Broadway

On the subway, take the C, E, or 1 line to 50th Street. The Ambassador Theatre is located a block away at 49th Street and Broadway.

Additionally, the Ambassador is located near various bus stops: 7th Ave/W 50th St. on the M7, M20, and M104 lines; 8th Ave./W 49th St. on the M20 and M104 lines; and 7th Ave/W 49th St. on the M50 line.

## Restaurants near the Ambassador Theatre

Popular restaurants located within a block of the Ambassador Theatre include The Palm steakhouse, Serafina (Italian), P.S. Kitchen (American), and Junior's Restaurant (American). [Learn more about pre- and post-show restaurants in the Theatre District.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/where-to-eat-before-and-after-a-broadway-show)

Ambassador Theatre - New York Theatre Guide

NYTG - Venue - Ambassador Theatre - Seating chart

NYTG - Venue - Ambassador Theatre - Directions

NYTG - Venue - Ambassador Theatre - Accessibility

NYTG - Venue - Ambassador Theatre - Hotels nearby

NYTG - Venue - Ambassador Theatre - Restaurants

NYTG - Venue - Ambassador Theatre - Food & Drink

NYTG - Venue - Ambassador Theatre - Amenities

NYTG - Venue - Ambassador Theatre - Neighborhood

NYTG - Venue - Ambassador Theatre - Insider tips

Step into the historic Ambassador Theatre, home to the iconic musical Chicago since 1996. Get your tickets today and experience a record-breaking Broadway classic.

Ambassador Theatre - TodayTix

AmbassadorTheatre-SeatingMap-NYC-1216 x1308 px

Starring Alyssa Milano

Chicago on Broadway Tickets

About Chicago

Run time

Venue

Categories

Age

Start date

Important information

Stars on stage

Erika Jayne

Chicago cast and creative team

Venue

Ambassador Theatre

Accessibility

Show schedule

Tickets

More shows you may like