Chicago
As many on the list, Chicago was also adapted to film. Who doesn’t love a good Prohibition-era story? Although, this isn’t your typical tale of a glorified criminal. Rather, the story is a satire on the corruption during the time and celebrity status for criminals. Even though the original only ran for 936 performances, the Broadway revival became the longest-running musical revival. By 2014, they performed over 7,400 times.
Chicago
Fiddler on the Roof
Based on Sholem Aleichem’s story, Fiddler on the Roof is set in the shtetls of 1905. Perhaps, the most iconic scene is Tevye, the father of five daughters, singing “If I Were a Rich Man” in his barn. The musical was the longest-running Broadway musical for around ten years. Not only did the musical win nine Tony Awards, but it was revived five times and adapted into the popular 1971 film.
Fiddler on The Roof
