Broadway’s “Chicago” will hold a special gala performance to celebrate the revival’s 30th anniversary on Broadway. Taking place on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Ambassador Theatre — where the Tony Award-winning revival of “Chicago” has been running since 2003 — the performance will benefit programs of the Entertainment Community Fund, a national human services organization dedicated to supporting the needs of people working in the performing arts.
The one-night-only gala performance will feature the show’s current cast with appearances by numerous guests, including the production’s original cast members Bebe Neuwirth and James Naughton. Neuwirth and Naughton each won Tony Awards for their performances as Velma Kelly and Billy Flynn, respectively. Former cast members Robyn Hurder, Whitney Leavitt, Ariana Madix and Alex Newell will also appear during the evening, along with current “Chicago” star Reece Weaver, whose run is set to conclude on Nov. 1. Additional guests will be announced.
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Having opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Nov. 14, 1996, “Chicago” is the second-longest-running show in Broadway history, and the longest still currently running. The revival of Fred Ebb, Bob Fosse and John Kander’s musical satire transferred to the Shubert Theatre in 1997 before landing at the Ambassador in 2003. As of Oct. 4, “Chicago” had played 11,784 performances.
Formerly known as the Actors Fund, the Entertainment Community Fund was founded in 1882. Its programs include health, wellness, career and housing services for people working in entertainment. More information on “Chicago”’s 30th anniversary gala, including ticketing details, is available via the Entertainment Community Fund’s website.
