Chicago the Musical
As of October 6, 2026, Chicago the Musical is a musicals that is in pre-production, currently casting. Four production companies are attached, including Bandai Namco Filmworks, Shubert Organization and DEFINE Casting. Attached are casting director Duncan Stewart, CSA; director Walter Bobbie; and producers Fran Weissler and Barry Weissler. It is scheduled to open in New York, NY in November 2026. Production List last updated this listing on October 6, 2026.
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Project Summary
Chicago the Musical is the long-running Broadway production currently playing at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City. The production is directed by Walter Bobbie, with choreography by Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fosse. The book is by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, with music by John Kander. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin November 30, 2026.
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Cast & Crew
Production
| Producer | Fran Weissler |
| Producer | Barry Weissler |
Directing
| Director | Walter Bobbie |
| Musical Director | John Bell |
Other Crew
| Choreographer | Ann Reinking |
| Dance Captain | Chelsea James |
| Stage Manager | Tripp Phillips |
| Lyrics | Fred Ebb |
Casting
| Casting Director | Duncan Stewart, CSA |
Writing
| Book Writer | Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse |
Sound & Music
| Music | John Kander |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
Working on Chicago the Musical
Chicago the Musical is in pre-production, which is when a production hires its crew: department heads first, then each department. How productions hire crew · Working as an extra · Reaching the production office
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/chicago-the-musical (last updated Oct 6, 2026).