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Open run · 2 hours & 30 mins 1 intermission
Born in the City rating
4/5
Critics (BroadwayWorld)
9.5 / 10
Rush
In-Person Rush
Run time
2 hours & 30 mins 1 intermission
Opened
November 14, 1996
Status
Open run
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The Show

Run time
2 hours & 30 mins 1 intermission
Opened
November 14, 1996
Status
Open run
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Starring
Krysta Rodriguez, Sophie Carmen-Jones

The Theatre

Venue
Ambassador Theatre
Address
219 W 49th St, NY, NY 10019
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Still confirming
Where
Straight out onto 49th St.
When
About 10–15 min after curtain
Who
Nobody to most of the cast — 3 to 5 is typical

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About the show

The Lowdown

The premise is simple: murder is just another form of celebrity PR. Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly dance their way through a legal system that treats justice like a punchline. It is cynical, sparse, and relies entirely on Fosse’s signature sharp angles to keep the energy from flatlining. The production is a relic in the best way, proving that blood and sequins never go out of style in this town. Skip it if you need a revolving set or pyrotechnics to stay awake. Go if you want to see exactly how much mileage one chair and a black bodysuit can actually get you.


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Reviews

4
Born in the City

Our verdict

The longest-running American musical on Broadway, and it earns the tenure. Kander and Ebb's razzle-dazzle, Fosse-style choreography, and a cynical wit about fame and justice that only sharpens with age. Stripped-down staging, all talent — a slinky, ageless night that never feels like a museum piece.

Critics said: 9.5 BroadwayWorld Read the NY Theatre Guide review →

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