About the show
Chicago is a fast-paced, musical, and satirical story about greed, power, and the pursuit of fame — and all that jazz!”
The autumn of 2026, the world-famous musical Chicago takes over Oscarsteatern in a spectacular Swedish production. The show is directed by Edward af Sillén, and the leading roles are played by international star Peter Jöback and sisters Hanna and Ellen Lindblad. Audiences can look forward to a dazzling musical experience filled with jazz, 1920s glamour, and spectacular show numbers.
Chicago is an award-winning Broadway classic and the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. Murder, fame, and show business collide in a sharp, entertaining satire. Set in 1920s Chicago, the story revolves around Roxie Hart (Ellen Lindblad), a woman with big dreams of life in the spotlight. When a love triangle ends in murder, she finds herself in the city’s notorious women’s prison, where she meets vaudeville star Velma Kelly (Hanna Lindblad) — as ambitious as she is dangerous. Soon, their fate turns into a media circus where popularity and headlines mean everything. With the help of the charismatic lawyer Billy Flynn (Peter Jöback), the courtroom becomes a stage and the truth a tool to be shaped as needed. Surrounding them are colorful characters such as the forgotten husband Amos (Ola Forssmed) and the formidable Mama Morton (Laila Adéle).
Chicago is a fast-paced, musical, and satirical story about greed, power, and the pursuit of fame — and all that jazz! A glittering large-scale musical you truly don’t want to miss. Premiere on September 10 at the Oscar Theatre in Stockholm.
