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Ben McDonald presents...

Chicago by Fred Ebb, Bob Fosse & John Kander

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A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin….. so the story unfolds in the award-winning global and West End musical Chicago, coming to Christchurch this August.

Presented by: Ben McDonald | Directed by: Michael Hurst

The global smash-hit musical CHICAGO is coming to Christchurch this August, in a spectacular new production that brings all the glitz, glamour, and scandal of 1920s Chicago to life like never before.

The brand-new production, directed by Kiwi creative institution Michael Hurst, will play at the Isaac Theatre Royal for a limited time from 20 August.

The fully-professional cast will feature international and New Zealand singers, dancers and actors, telling a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another including Razzle Dazzle, Cell Block Tango and All That Jazz; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.

Enter a world of jazz, crime, and razzle dazzle at Chicago. Set in the Prohibition-era 1920s and based on real events, this satirical show follows wannabe jazz age stars who get their fame not just for their singing or dancing talent, but for committing murders that make sensationalised headlines all across the city of Chicago.

Winner of six Tonys, two Oliviers, one Grammy, two Baftas and six Academy Awards, plus thousands of standing ovations, CHICAGO is the longest-running musical revival in global history and truly is “The sharpest, slickest show on the block” (The Times, UK). 


“The most exciting musical of its generation”

– THE TIMES, UK

“Still the hottest show in town”

– THE INDEPENDENT, UK

Win the Ultimate Chicago Showstopper Experience!

Think you’ve got what it takes to claim the spotlight?
 
Tell us why you deserve this showstopping prize and you could be heading to Chicago at the Isaac Theatre Royal in serious style.
Email your entry to: deputy.editor@metros.co.nz
Be creative, be bold — and don’t forget to tell us why you should win!

  • Recommended Ages: 14+
    Details: Sex, drug taking and violent themes

  • Times are approx. and subject to change at any time.

    Box Office Opening Time: 1 hour prior to event start
    Door Opening Time: 30 Minutes prior to event start

     

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Upcoming performances


OPENING NIGHT!
Sun 17 August 2025
7:30 pm
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NEW SHOW ADDED!
Tue 19 August 2025
7:30 pm
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Wed 20 August 2025
7:30 pm
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Thu 21 August 2025
6:00 pm
 
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Fri 22 August 2025
7:30 pm
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Sat 23 August 2025
2:00 pm
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Sat 23 August 2025
7:30 pm
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Sun 24 August 2025
1:00 pm
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Sun 24 August 2025
6:00 pm
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NEW SHOW ADDED!
Tue 26 August 2025
7:30 pm
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