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Podcast: The Theatre Thoughts Podcast
Episode: Chicago the Musical! How did it become the longest running American Musical? Amy Copeland & So Popera Productions
Description: What is the longest running American Musical? Easy, Chicago! This is one for your trivia nights folks. I sit down with my friend Amy Copeland to discuss the history of Chicago the Musical, from its inception right up to the restaging of So Popera Productions 2017 sold out performance. We'll discuss where Chicago the Musical came from, journey through its reiterations including the smash hit restaging on Broadway which one it a multitude of Tonys, and of course we'll share our thoughts on the famous movie version. Amy shares her insight into the foundations of the sh...