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Krysta Rodriguez to Join Chicago on Broadway as Roxie Hart

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Broadway’s record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes Broadway favorite Krysta Rodriguez to join the cast this summer.

Rodriguez will begin her run on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Ambassador Theatre on Broadway. Tickets are on sale now on Broadway Direct.

Krysta Rodriguez most recently starred in the Broadway musical adaptation of Smash, based on the television series on NBC where she played the fan favorite Ana Vargas. Previously, Rodriguez has starred as Cinderella in the Broadway revival of Into the Woods; in The Collaboration for Manhattan Theatre Club and took on the role of Rosie Alvarez in the Kennedy Center/Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie opposite Christian Borle.


What is Chicago on Broadway about?

Set in 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago, this six-time Tony Award-winning revival follows murderesses Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly as they compete for fame, acquittal, and the spotlight through showbiz pizzazz and sheer razzle dazzle. With legendary songs by John Kander and Fred Ebb including “All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango,” “Razzle Dazzle,” and “Mr. Cellophane,” Chicago blends sharp satire, sultry jazz, and the iconic choreography of Bob Fosse into one unforgettable theatrical experience.​

Who is in the cast of Chicago on Broadway?

The current cast of Chicago features Rachel Schur as Roxie Hart, Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly, Nik Walker as Billy Flynn, Jacqueline B. Arnold as Matron “Mama” Morton, Greg Hildreth as Amos Hart and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.

The cast also includes Tia Altinay, Zach Bravo, Austin Dunn, Jennifer Dunne, John Michael Fiumara, Danielle Marie Gonzalez, Chelsea James, Christopher Kelley, James T. Lane, Jenny Laroche, Marty Lawson, Joseph London, Kristen Faith Oei, Denny Paschall, Mariah Reives, Sean Samuels, Samantha Sturm, Jeff Sullivan.

Who is on the creative team of Chicago on Broadway?

Chicago features a book and music by John Kander and Fred Ebb and choreography by Bob Fosse. This production is directed by Walter Bobbie and choreographed by Ann Reinking.

The creative team also includes John Lee Beatty as set designer, William Ivey Long as costume designer, Ken Billington as lighting designer, Scott Lehrer as sound designer, Ralph Burns on orchestrations, David Thompson on script adaptation, Rob Fisher as supervising music director, John Bell as music director, Gary Chryst and David Bushman as dance supervisors, Peter Howard as dance music arranger, and Evan Ensign as production stage manager. Chicago is producted by Barry and Fran Weissler with Alecia Parker as executive producer.



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