A Major Musical Success
Chicago was a huge success as a musical, with Bob Fosse’s brilliant direction and the stunning work of Kander and Ebb standing out as key reasons behind the show’s immense success. It received rave reviews upon release, with thousands upon thousands of people flocking to see it. The 1996 Broadway revival was a smash success too.
The cast of Chicago 1996. Source: Twitter
The revival became the longest-running American musical in Broadway history and the longest-running revival, too, with thousands of performances. The show has toured all over the world, enjoyed by countless people, as well as being nominated for a wide range of awards, including plenty of Tony Awards, and Laurence Olivier Awards as well.