Ambassador Theatre

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The landmark 1920s Ambassador Theatre is curiously built kitty-corner on the lot, enabling the small space to have more seating. It's currently the venue for the classic musical Chicago, one of Broadway's longest-running and most-popular shows.

It's a little easier to score tickets to Chicago than some of the newer musicals, and you'll often find last-minute discounts at TKTS booths around the city. This Bob Fosse/Kander & Ebb classic tells the story of showgirl Velma Kelly, wannabe Roxie Hart, lawyer Billy Flynn and the fabulously sordid goings-on of the Chicago demimonde. Revived by director Walter Bobbie, its sassy, infectious energy more than makes up for the tight-squeeze seating.

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