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CHICAGO The Musical at Capitol Theatre


Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery, treachery… and All That Jazz… so begins the international multi-award-winning musical, CHICAGO.

The longest-running musical on Broadway, this scorching hot masterpiece is coming to Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

Starring Anthony Warlow as Billy Flynn, Zoë Ventoura as Velma Kelly, Lucy Maunder as Roxie Hart, Peter Rowsthorn as Amos Hart and Asabi Goodman as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton.

Image credit: CHICAGO The Musical

Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, it’s no wonder CHICAGO has been honoured with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, and a Grammy®.

With a glittering score that includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle, CHICAGO truly is “sexy, pin-sharp and flawless” Sydney Morning Herald.

The original and the best, CHICAGO is back. It would be a crime to miss it!

  • Update 1st May 2024 - One of Australia’s favourite musicals, CHICAGO, will play at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney from 9 June for a strictly limited season. Due to huge demand, new performances have been released until 27 July, on sale from Friday 3 May with pre-sales this week.

    The longest-running show currently playing on Broadway, this scorching hot masterpiece includes a dazzling score that includes All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango and Razzle Dazzle. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, it’s no wonder CHICAGO has been honoured with six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, and a Grammy®.

    “The sharpest, slickest show on the block” (The Times UK) is playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne until 2 June to capacity audiences and five-star critical acclaim, before it transfers to Sydney, and then to Adelaide and Canberra.

    “★★★★★ Sexy and sophisticated, a musical masterclass.” – The West Australian

    “★★★★★ From the overture to the bows, Chicago enthrals with velvet voices, jazz hands, adultery, humour and murder.” – Arts Hub

    “★★★★ Masterful star studded production.” – The Guardian

    Sexy, pin-sharp and near flawless.” – Sydney Morning Herald

    Slick, clean and polished… Chicago is the show of the year!” – Australian Arts Review

  • Update 13th August 2023 - A sizzling star-studded cast was announced today for the new Australian tour of one of Australia’s favourite musicals, CHICAGO. Tickets go on pre-sale Monday 14th August in Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne, with general public tickets on sale from Friday 18 August.

  • Update 9th October 2023 - Tickets for the Sydney season of one of Australia’s favourite musicals, CHICAGO, go on pre-sale today, with general public sales from Friday 13 October. New tickets are also on sale this week for the Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne seasons.

CHICAGO The Musical at Capitol Theatre Cast Sydney

Credit: CHICAGO The Musical

CHICAGO is NOT suitable for children under the age of 13 years of age due to adult themes. 

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