---
title: Chicago
slug: chicago-the-musical-broadway-new-york-city
type: show
sub_type: broadway shows
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/chicago-the-musical-broadway-new-york-city
city: New York
state: NY
country: US
address: 219 West 49th Street
geo:
  lat: 40.76124
  lng: -73.98507
duration: up to 2.5 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 4 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:25:57.295Z
price_from:
  amount: 71
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 3.5
  count: 2047
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - name: Rear Mezzanine Left Side Rows A-D
  - name: Front Mezzanine Far Side Rows A-E
  - name: Orchestra Side Rows K-P
  - name: Orchestra Side Rows BB-B Front Mezzanine Far Side Rows A-E
  - name: Rear Mezzanine Center Rows E-F
  - name: Rear Mezzanine Rows A-D
  - name: Rear Mezzanine Rows E-J
  - name: Rear Mezzanine Side Rows G-J
  - name: Orchestra Side Rows BB-B Front Mezzanine Side Rows A-E
  - name: Orchestra Rows C-O Front Mezzanine Center Rows C-E
  - name: Orchestra Center Rows J-L
  - name: Orchestra Side Rows C-J Front Mezzanine Center Rows C-E
  - name: Orchestra Center Rows BB-CC Front Mezzanine Center Rows A-B
  - name: Orchestra Center Rows BB-O Front Mezzanine Center Rows A-B
  - name: Orchestra Far Side Rows C-J
  - name: Orchestra Far Side Rows K-O Front Mezzanine Side Rows A-E
  - name: Orchestra Far Side Rows  K-O
  - name: Orchestra Center Rows BB-CC Front Mezzanine Center Rows C-E
  - name: Orchestra Rows A-L
---
## Overview

The longest-running American musical on Broadway, *Chicago* is a 1920s-inspired show featuring themes of greed, murder, manipulation, and fame, with big jazz numbers, catchy songs, and a scandalously fun plot centered on two rival prison inmates and their money-hungry lawyer.

## What's Included
- Admission to *Chicago* at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City

<!-- tripster:ticket-options:start -->
## Ticket Options

From $71.00 per ticket — price varies by performance and seat.

- **Rear Mezzanine Left Side Rows A-D**
- **Front Mezzanine Far Side Rows A-E**
- **Orchestra Side Rows K-P**
- **Orchestra Side Rows BB-B Front Mezzanine Far Side Rows A-E**
- **Rear Mezzanine Center Rows E-F**
- **Rear Mezzanine Rows A-D**
- **Rear Mezzanine Rows E-J**
- **Rear Mezzanine Side Rows G-J**
- **Orchestra Side Rows BB-B Front Mezzanine Side Rows A-E**
- **Orchestra Rows C-O Front Mezzanine Center Rows C-E**
- **Orchestra Center Rows J-L**
- **Orchestra Side Rows C-J Front Mezzanine Center Rows C-E**
- **Orchestra Center Rows BB-CC Front Mezzanine Center Rows A-B**
- **Orchestra Center Rows BB-O Front Mezzanine Center Rows A-B**
- **Orchestra Far Side Rows C-J**
- **Orchestra Far Side Rows K-O Front Mezzanine Side Rows A-E**
- **Orchestra Far Side Rows  K-O**
- **Orchestra Center Rows BB-CC Front Mezzanine Center Rows C-E**
- **Orchestra Rows A-L**

<!-- tripster:ticket-options:end -->

## Good to Know
* Set in Prohibition-era Chicago, packed with jazz, satire, and show-stopping choreography.  
* Performed at the historic Ambassador Theatre in NYC's Theater District.  
* Features iconic Broadway numbers like "All That Jazz" and "Cell Block Tango."  
* Runtime is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.  
* Recommended for ages 12 and up; children under 4 are not permitted in the theater.  
* On-site bar offers snacks and refreshments; outside food and drinks are not allowed.  
* Phones and cameras are allowed but must remain off during the performance.  
* Photography or recording is strictly prohibited once the show begins.  
* Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in the Orchestra; the Mezzanine requires climbing 38 steps.

## FAQs

### Where is the theater located?
Chicago is performed at the Ambassador Theatre located at 219 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019.

### How long is the show?
The show runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.

### Is the Ambassador Theatre wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Wheelchair seating is available in the orchestra section only.

### Can I bring my camera to the theater?
Absolutely no photography or video is allowed inside the theater.

### When should I arrive for my show?
The theater doors open approximately 45 minutes before the show. It is recommended that audiences arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the show beginning to find their seats, browse the available show merchandise, and settle in before showtime.

### Is this show appropriate for children?
The show is recommended for children ages 12 and up due to the mature theme.

### Are concessions available for purchase at the theater?
Yes, snacks and refreshments are available for purchase at Ambassador Theatre's on-site bar. Outside food and drinks are not permitted.

## Reviews

> "Razzle Dazzle on Broadway"
> — Passenger-Daz, May 26, 2026

> "Honest couples opinion"
> — 197sheridanw, April 19, 2026

> "Avoid Chicago at all cost"
> — 148sherryk, April 13, 2026

> "Great show just need new knees !"
> — Silverpigeon, December 06, 2025

> "Cheap community theater-esque production."
> — travelsnobFortMyers, November 30, 2025