Kate Baldwin, Alex Newell to star in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway
The Broadway mainstays will join the long-running classic musical at the Ambassador Theatre in the roles of Roxie Hart and Matron "Mama" Morton, respectively.
Summary
- Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin and Tony winner Alex Newell will join the cast of Chicago on Broadway
- Baldwin will play Roxie Hart from November 10
- Newell will play Matron "Mama" Morton from November 17
Welcome to Cook County! Kate Baldwin and Alex Newell have been announced to star in Chicago on Broadway. Baldwin will play her first performance at the Ambassador Theatre on November 10, and Newell will join the cast on November 17.
A Broadway favorite, Baldwin is best known for her roles in musicals like Big Fish, Finian’s Rainbow, and Hello, Dolly!, earning Tony Award nominations for the latter two. She performed off Broadway earlier this year in a limited-run revival of the musical Love Life at New York City Center opposite Nicholas Christopher.
Newell won their first Tony Award for Shucked on Broadway in 2023, making history as one of the first openly non-binary actors to win. They are also known for their Broadway performance in Once on This Island and TV performance on Glee.
In Chicago, Baldwin will replace current star Mira Sorvino, who ends her run as Roxie Hart on November 2, and Newell will replace Angela Grovey as Morton. The current cast also includes Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly, Tam Mutu as Billy Flynn, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart, and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.
The classic Kander and Ebb musical follows Roxie and Velma, two Chicago murderesses who compete for the attention of a powerful lawyer and the sympathy of the public in order to get acquitted — and famous. This production opened in 1996 and is now the longest-running show currently on Broadway.
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Photo credit: Kate Baldwin and Alex Newell. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Chicago about?
See why this second-longest-running Broadway show has razzle-dazzled so many audiences. A scorching satire of celebrity culture with classic Kander and Ebb tunes, Chicago shows how two ladies use showbiz pizzazz to get away with murder. Get tickets to witness the criminally fun revival that won six Tony Awards.
Where is Chicago playing?
Chicago is playing at Ambassador Theatre. The theatre is located at 219 West 49th Street, New York, 10019.
How long is Chicago?
The running time of Chicago is 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age requirement for Chicago?
The recommended age for Chicago is Ages 13+. Children under 4 are not permitted..
How do you book tickets for Chicago?
Book tickets for Chicago on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote the Chicago musical?
The music for Chicago is written by composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb. Ebb also co-wrote the show's script with Bob Fosse. They adapted the musical from a 1926 play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, also titled Chicago.
What songs are in Chicago on Broadway?
The songs for Chicago, written by John Kander and Fred Ebb, include "Cell Block Tango," "All That Jazz," "Razzle Dazzle," "Roxie," and "We Both Reached for the Gun." Learn about all the songs in Chicago on Broadway.
Is Chicago on Broadway appropriate for kids?
Chicago is not recommended for young children; the age recommendation is 13 and up due to its themes of murder, sex, crime, and adultery. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
When did Chicago open on Broadway?
The current production of Chicago opened in 1996. It was the musical's first revival following its 1996 premiere. Chicago is now the second-longest-running show and longest-running revival in Broadway history.
Who directed Chicago on Broadway?
Walter Bobbie directs the current production of the Chicago musical. He has worked on Broadway as a writer, director, and performer since 1971, and he's also known for staging musicals like Sweet Charity, Footloose, and Bright Star.
Is Chicago on Broadway good?
New York Theatre Guide's 20th-anniversary review of Chicago calls the show "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," rating it five stars. Chicago is now more than 25 years old, proving the lasting appeal of its story, songs, and talent.
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