Chicago – The Musical at Kennedy Center Opera House

Chicago put simply is "Sinful and Sensational"!The Broadway blockbuster, ever-sexy, elegant, and exhilarating Broadway hit musical is scheduled for its latest appearance in Washington, this April, at the stunning Kennedy Center Opera House. Immerse yourself in Chicago this spring in the picturesque Washington, on Saturday 4th April 2026, at the extraordinary Kennedy Center Opera House.

Synopsis

This timeless narrative of fame, fortune, and musicals, is all about the moral lines we all cross to feed our ultimate humanly desire. Chicago is a powerful and entertaining story conveyed through song and choreography.

The show is the second-longest running performance ever to appear on Broadway, outranked only by "The Phantom of the Opera". The Show portrays the story of two rival vaudevillian dancers named Velma and Roxie incarcerated in jail for murder.

While Velma is already a popular vaudevillian performer, Roxie is a up-and-coming performer trying to create her fame. Although they both were convicted of murder, they had different motives. Velma's motive was jealousy and rage after finding her husband and sister in a compromising position. In Contrast, Roxie's motive was calculated ambition and ruthlessness. Thus, unlike Velma's action, which was driven by chaos, Roxie's scheme was deliberate, and was intentionally used to attract attention.

In between, Chicago also reveals the hidden game played by the justice system and ordinary people. Roxie's and Velma's lawyer, Billy Flynn, who specializes in defending women prisoners accused of murder is seen transforming courtroom proceedings into theatrical events, by changing his clients' case into theatrical productions composed of drama and pity.

Meanwhile, Matron "Mama" Morton is seen assisting the two convicts build a connection with the outside world, mainly with Billy, and exploiting the other criminals for her benefit.

Awards

Chicago is an intriguing musical that illustrates the universal power game and the different forms it could take such as; attraction, fortune, fame, and intellect to manipulate the masses for personal ultimate selfish satisfaction.

The musical has received an array of esteemed awards including a total of 6 Tony Awards, 5 Drama Desk awards, 1 Grammy Award, 1 Olivier Award, 6 Academy Awards (Oscars), 3 Golden Globe Awards, 1 BAFTA Award, and 2 SAG Awards.

The performance has left a unforgettable mark on the theatrical and celebrity culture since its release, including its impact on American musicals, choreography and style, film adaptation, Cultural Commentary, and future productions.