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Jeni Fletcher
CHICAGO The Musical returns! Owing to popular demand, Showtime Management is pleased to announce that CHICAGO is back in 2025 and sexier than ever before!
The award-winning Broadway and West End musical will be on stage at Artscape, Cape Town from Wednesday, 27 August to Sunday, 28 September 2025 thereafter heading to Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg from Friday, 03 October to Sunday, 09 November 2025. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.co.za
Don’t miss the Early Bird special 20% discount offer across all price ranges for bookings made during March 2025, valid only for performances at Artscape on 27th, 28th and 29th August and Montecasino’s Teatro on 3rd, 8th and 9th October 2025. Limited tickets available.
CHICAGO received rave reviews and nightly standing ovations throughout all previous sold-out seasons in Johannesburg and Cape Town. “CHICAGO is one of the most successful productions ever staged in South Africa – and the demand for its return is unwavering,” says Hazel Feldman, CHICAGO’s SA Producer. “From its unique Bob Fosse choreography to its sizzling score, seductive costumes and intriguing plot with performances by a highly talented all South African cast, CHICAGO is not to be missed!”
A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin surrounded by the razzle dazzle of the world’s sexiest musical “You’ve got it Comin’” as the story of CHICAGO unfolds to show-stopping songs including ‘All that Jazz’, ‘Cell Block Tango’ and ‘Mister Cellophane’. From the opening line to curtain close - there’s nothing like CHICAGO on stage.
Produced by Showtime Management in association with Barry & Fran Weissler, CHICAGO has a combined South African and international creative team including Associate Director, Tânia Nardini and re-creation of New York production choreography by Gary Chryst, both of whom have staged CHICAGO across multiple continents. Award-winning South African Musical Director, Kevin Kraak (The Lion King, CHICAGO, My Fair Lady) will lead the 11-piece orchestra and the sexy, stylish ensemble will once again razzle-dazzle South African audiences. This great musical is simply … Broadway at its best.
Winner of six Tonys, two Oliviers, one Grammy, two Baftas and six Academy Awards, CHICAGO is the longest-running musical revival in Broadway history.
CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway and the West End great – a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one foot-tapping song after another, including Razzle Dazzle; the sexiest, most sensational dancing and a sharply sophisticated set which incorporates the live orchestra.
It’s no surprise that this devilishly delicious musical has brought cheering audiences to their feet all around the world. From Australia to Argentina, from Spain to South Africa more than 34 million people have seen CHICAGO, which has played over 35 000 performances worldwide across 38 countries in more than 525 cities.
CHICAGO was first created by the legendary Broadway trio of John Kander (music), Fred Ebb (book/lyrics) and Bob Fosse (co-author, original director and choreographer) in 1975, and was based on a 1926 Broadway play written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, a journalist from the Chicago Tribune who had covered the sensational trials of two women, both of whom were accused of killing their lovers whilst under the influence of drink and jazz.
In November 1996 a revival of CHICAGO opened on Broadway produced by Barry & Fran Weissler, and a year later they opened the show in London’s West End. The rest, as they say, is history, as CHICAGO is currently playing its 28th year in New York where it holds the record as the longest-running musical revival and the second longest-running musical in Broadway history.
CHICAGO continues to be one of the most successful international musical hits of all time. CHICAGO's international appeal stems from its enticing tale of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery-characteristics the entire world is drawn to. “I know a WHOOPEE spot”. Book now at www.ticketmaster.co.za.
Owing to strong adult themes and profanities, thisproduction has a PG rating 10+. Parental guidance is advised. Terrific Tuesday discounts available. T’s and C’s apply. A 20% block booking discount is offered on groups of 20 and more on selected shows for specific price categories. Contact sales@showtime.co.za