CHICAGO TRIVIA

The cast of Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO. Photo: Paul Kolnik.

CHICAGO is one of the longest running musicals on Broadway and was called one of the great musicals of all time by T. Wallinger of the Colorado Springs Gazette. Did you know these facts about the show?

John Kander wrote the music and Fred Ebb wrote the lyrics.

Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse co-wrote the script.

Gwen Verdon got a throat infection by inhaling a feather and Liza Minelli took her place in the show for five weeks. 

Bob Fosse, original director/choreographer, was born in Chicago.

Bob Fosse created CHICAGO for his third wife, Gwen Verdon.

Ann Reinking took over the role of Roxie Hart from legend Gwen Verdon in 1977.

Ann Reinking went on to star in the film musical All That Jazz, which took its title from CHICAGO.

CHICAGO is based on the 1926 play Chicago, directed by George Abbot.

Ginger Rogers starred in a 1942 film called Roxie Hart. 

Catherine Zeta-Jones played Velma Kelly in the film Chicago.

Taye Diggs played the bandleader in the film.

The late Law and Order star and Broadway veteran Jerry Orbach was the original Billy Flynn on Broadway.

Ann Reinking choreographed the 1997 revival of CHICAGO in the style of Bob Fosse.

A section of Paulina Street in Chicago is now called "Bob Fosse Way.”

Bebe Neuwirth received a 1997 Tony Award as Best Actress in CHICAGO.

Joel Grey made an appearance in The Muppet Show singing the song "Razzle Dazzle" from CHICAGO.

James Naughton won a 1997 Tony Award for his portrayal of Billy Flynn.

Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon were the original co-stars of the show.