Chicago Musical Adds Matinee After Snow Cancellation

Broadway production reschedules show due to weather conditions.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 8:34pm

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Due to a blizzard and local travel restrictions, the Broadway production of Chicago has canceled its Monday, February 23 evening performance. In response, the show has added a matinee performance on Thursday, March 5 at 2PM for ticketholders.

Why it matters

Extreme weather events can significantly disrupt live entertainment productions, forcing them to cancel shows and find ways to accommodate ticketholders. This is an example of how Broadway productions are adapting to unpredictable conditions to ensure the show can go on.

The details

Chicago, along with a few other Broadway shows, had previously been scheduled to have a performance on the typically dark Monday night. However, due to the ongoing impacts of the blizzard and local travel restrictions, Broadway theater owners and producers decided to cancel all shows for the evening. In response, the Chicago production is adding a matinee performance on Thursday, March 5 at 2PM for ticketholders to attend instead.

  • Chicago's Monday, February 23 evening performance was canceled.
  • A new matinee performance has been added on Thursday, March 5 at 2PM.

The players

Chicago

A long-running Broadway musical production.

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What’s next

Ticketholders for the canceled Monday performance can contact their point of purchase for refunds or exchanges.

The takeaway

Broadway productions must remain flexible and responsive to unpredictable weather events that can disrupt scheduled performances, finding creative ways to accommodate ticketholders and ensure the show can go on.