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Broadway's Longest-Running American Musical "Chicago" Debuts in India 2027!
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Firstpost•30-09-2026, 15:54
Broadway's Longest-Running American Musical "Chicago" Debuts in India 2027!
- •Broadway's longest-running American musical, "Chicago," will make its India debut at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai from January 21 to 31, 2027.
- •The Tony Award-winning musical will have a limited run of 14 shows at NMACC’s Grand Theatre, marking its arrival three decades after its celebrated Broadway revival.
- •Presented in association with Barry & Fran Weissler and David Ian for Crossroads Live, the production will feature its iconic score, live orchestra, and Bob Fosse's distinctive jazz choreography.
- •Set in the 1920s, "Chicago" follows Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in Cook County Jail, exploring themes of crime, celebrity, and media manipulation through their rivalry.
- •The Mumbai engagement offers audiences a chance to experience a musical that has won six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, and a Grammy Award, featuring songs like "All That Jazz" and "Cell Block Tango."
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The musical Chicago will make its India debut at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai from January 21 to 31, 2027, featuring a limited run of 14 shows at the Grand Theatre.
Set in 1920s Chicago, the musical follows housewife Roxie Hart and vaudeville star Velma Kelly in Cook County Jail after both are charged with murder. Their rivalry escalates when a charismatic lawyer turns Roxie's crime into a massive media spectacle, exploring themes of fame and public perception.
Chicago will be staged at the Grand Theatre of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). This marks the 11th major international Broadway or West End production hosted by the cultural center since it opened in 2023.
