It was announced this week that Chicago will welcome Dancing with the Stars three-time champion, Emmy-nominated choreographer, singer-songwriter, musician, and actor Mark Ballas (Jersey Boys, Kinky Boots) returning to Broadway in the role of Billy Flynn for a 4-week limited engagement from Monday, April 6 to Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the Ambassador Theatre.
Starring alongside him will be his star partner of Dancing with the Stars Whitney Leavitt, who has already extended her run as Roxie Hart through May 3, 2026. Leavitt will star in Chicago through Sunday, March 15, 2026 before returning on Monday, March 23.
The pair competed together and placed sixth in season 34 of Dancing with the Stars.
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?
Currently, the principal cast of Chicago includes Whitney Leavitt as Roxie Hart, Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly, Jacqueline B. Arnold as Mama Morton, Max Von Essen as Billy Flynn, Greg Hildreth as Amos Hart, and Mykal Kilgore as Mary Sunshine.
The cast also includes Tia Altinay, Zach Bravo, Austin Dunn, Jennifer Dunne, Jessica Ernest, John Michael Fiumara, Danielle Marie Gonzales, Chelsea James, Christopher Kelley, James T. Lane, Marty Lawson, Joseph London, Kristen Faith Oei, Denny Paschall, Mariah Reives, Sean Samuels, Samantha Sturm, and Jeff Sullivan.
Mark Ballas is scheduled to begin performances on April 6, 2026.
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.
Where can I buy tickets to Chicago on Broadway?
Broadway Direct is an official ticket seller of Chicago. Tickets can be found here.
