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. 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. 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. 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. So how has this iconic musical managed to outlast its competitors in the increasingly crowded and competitive market place that is Broadway? With the 20th Anniversary of Chicago speedily approaching, I took a trip to Broadway’s 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!Ĭhicago is the second longest-running show in Broadway history, behind Andrew Lloyd Webber’s infamous Phantom, and still holds the record of being the longest-running musical revival and longest-running American musical on the Great White Way. (Photo: Daniel Rader) Longtime Chicago cast member Charlotte d'Amboise dances in honor of the late Ann Reinking.20 years old and she’s still got it, folks! (Photo: Daniel Rader) Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton, Joel Grey and Anne del Castillo celebrate the official Chicago Day proclamation. Check out the photos of the celebration below! A Fosse-approved parade took over the streets. As reported, Chicago resumed performances on September 14 starring Ana Villafañe as Roxie Hart and Bianca Marroquín as Velma Kelly with Tony winners Lillias White as as Matron "Mama" Morton and Paulo Szot as Billy Flynn. It was a star-studded affair with several former cast members arriving, including original stars Bebe Neuwirth, Joel Grey and James Naughton, who also took the stage to receive a gift from Anne del Castill, the commissioner of the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, proclaiming it officially Chicago Day! Longtime Chicago cast member Charlotte d'Amboise also performed a moving dance piece in honor of the late Ann Reinking.
The celebration began on the iconic red steps in Times Square with a marching band and slew of Chicago-inspired dancers that marched their way to the red carpet outside the theater. Do you have all that jazz? Chicagosure does! The long-running musical celebrated 25 years on Broadway on November 16 at the Ambassador Theatre, and now you can join in the fun by checking out the photos below.
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