The Broadway musical Chicago is about 2 hours and 30 minutes long, including one intermission.

Quick Scoop

  • Total runtime: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes (including intermission).
  • Structure:
    • Act I
    • 15–20 minute intermission (varies slightly by production).
* Act II
  • This length is pretty standard for a big Broadway musical today, so planning a 3-hour window (arrival, crowds, exit) is usually comfortable.

Little extra context

Most current productions around the world (Broadway at the Ambassador Theatre in New York, major touring and international runs like Sydney) all list roughly the same running time: about 2 hours 30 minutes with one break in the middle. So if you’re booking tickets this year, that’s the best estimate for how long you’ll be in your seat.

TL;DR: If you’re Googling “how long is Chicago musical” to plan dinner, transport, or childcare, block out about two and a half hours for the show itself, plus some extra buffer for arrivals and departures.

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