 The original play opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA  on 30 December 1926 and closed in May 1927 after 172 performances.  The opening night cast included Francine Larrimore (qv) as Roxie  Hart, Juliette Crosby (qv) as Velma Kelly, Edward Ellis (I) (qv)  as Billy Flynn, Charles Halton (qv) as Amos Hart and  Robert Barrat (qv), Charles Bickford (qv) and  Ferike Boros (qv).