Roxie Hart: A young, ambitious chorus girl who murders her lover and uses the media to become a star. Mezzo-Soprano F3-B4
Velma Kelly: A vaudeville star and original inmate of the jail, also accused of murder, who rivals Roxie for fame. Alto E3-D5
Billy Flynn: The charismatic and morally flexible lawyer who represents both women, turning their trials into spectacles. Barritone Bb2-G4
Matron “Mama” Morton: The corrupt, business-minded keeper of the Cook County Jail. Alto F#3-Bb4
Amos Hart: Roxie’s devoted but dim-witted husband, who ultimately gets overlooked. Barritone C3-F#4
Mary Sunshine: A reporter who champions Roxie, initially presenting her as innocent, but is later revealed to be a man. Soprano Bb3-Bb5

The “Cell Block Tango” Murderesses: A3-C#5

• Liz: Known for her “Pop” line
• Annie: Known for her “Six” line.
• June: Known for her “Squish” line.
• Hunyak (Katalin Helinszki): A Hungarian immigrant who maintains her innocence but is the only one executed.
• Mona: Known for her “Lipschitz” line.
  Fred Casely: Roxie’s lover, whom she shoots at the beginning of the show.
  Go-To-Hell Kitty: A wealthy socialite who briefly steals the media’s attention from Roxie and Velma.
  Sergeant Fogarty: The detective who investigates Roxie’s initial crime.