In this theater image released by The Publicity Office, from left, Ryan Worsing, Charlotte d'Amboise and Michael Cusumano are shown during a performance of the musical "Chicago," in New York. The matinee performance on Aug. 27, 2011 will mark the musical'
In this theater image released by The Publicity Office, from left, Ryan Worsing, Charlotte d'Amboise and Michael Cusumano are shown during a performance of the musical "Chicago," in New York. The matinee performance on Aug. 27, 2011 will mark the musical's 6,138 show, meaning it vaults over "A Chorus Line" to become the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history. The Publicity Office, Jeremy Daniel, Associated Press
By Associated Press

NEW YORK — The threat of Hurricane Irene didn't stop the cast and crew of the musical "Chicago" from celebrating a Broadway milestone.

At a small backstage party at intermission during Friday evening's performance, the show marked its 6,137th performance — tying "A Chorus Line" for the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history.

The next performance of the John Jander and Fred Ebb musical will give it sole possession of the fourth-place spot. Because of Irene, that performance has been pushed back to Monday night.

The achievement also means that "Chicago" becomes the longest-running American show in Broadway history. Ahead of it are "The Phantom of the Opera," ''Cats" and "Les Miserables (lay mihz-ur-AHB'-luh)," all British imports.

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