01-08-2025
Sexy, sizzling and sensational: Chicago returns to South Africa
CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway and the West End great - a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one foot-tapping song after another.
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CHICAGO the musical is set to land on local stages next year, and the excitement is building.
Showtime Management has confirmed that the award‑winning Broadway and West End sensation will play at Artscape from August 27 to September 28, before making its way to Montecasino's Teatro from October 3 to November 9.
IOL is giving away a set of double tickets to the Cape Town performance on 3 Sept and a set of double tickets for Johannesburg performance on 8 Oct.
CHICAGO previously enjoyed sold‑out runs in both cities, consistently earning rave reviews and nightly standing ovations.
CHICAGO is one of the most successful productions ever staged in South Africa and the demand for its return is unwavering, says South African producer Hazel Feldman.
'With iconic Bob Fosse choreography, a sizzling score, seductive costumes and a richly talented South African cast, this production is simply unmissable.'
The musical's irresistible storyline unfolds against the backdrop of a Prohibition‑era nightclub, weaving together murder trials, media frenzy and showbiz scandal.
You'll witness the double‑murderess femme fatale, the nightclub chanteuse, the smooth‑talking attorney, and the chaotic cell block of condemned 'sinners' come to life through unforgettable numbers such as All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango, and Mister Cellophane.
From its opening gasp to its final applause, CHICAGO delivers a theatrical experience like no other.
Accolades for the show are legendary: six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy, two BAFTAs, and six Academy Awards, not to mention its title as the longest‑running revival in Broadway history.
Its universal themes of fame, greed, betrayal and redemption have resonated with over 34 million audience members across 38 countries and more than 525 cities, clocking in over 35 000 performances worldwide.
Originally based on a 1926 Chicago Tribune expose by journalist Maurine Dallas Watkins, and reborn in a landmark 1996 Broadway revival (followed by a West End run in 1997), CHICAGO has grown into one of the most enduring musicals of our time.
It has now played for nearly thirty years in New York, making it the second-longest running musical in Broadway history.
Parental guidance is advised: the production carries a PG (10+) rating due to adult themes and strong language. Group and block booking discounts apply.
Tickets are on sale now via
In celebration of its much-anticipated return, early birds can scoop up a 20% discount on all price categories for selected performances.
Complete the entry form below to enter the competition.
