Chicago: Award-Hog or All That Jazz? A Deep Dive (Kind Of)
Ah, Chicago. The Windy City. Land of deep dish pizza, questionable hot dog toppings, and a musical that's been raking in awards since, well, forever. But just how many awards are we talking about here? Enough to fill a vault? Stock a trophy store? Let's grab our fedoras, loosen our garters, and delve into the dazzling world of Chicago's award supremacy.
Tony Time: A Record-Breaking Revival
First up, the crown jewel of Broadway accolades: the Tony Awards. Now, the original 1975 production did alright, but let's face it, the 1996 revival is the real showstopper. This sassy revamp waltzed away with a whopping six Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical (because, duh). That's right, folks, more Tonys than any other revival in history. Take that, Cats (no offense to the Jellicle cats, they probably have their own awards for best napping).
Beyond Broadway: Global Glam
But Chicago's trophy case isn't just overflowing with Tonys. It's a veritable United Nations of awards! We're talking two Olivier Awards (think the British Tonys, but with posher accents). There's even a shiny Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Chicago's got more awards than your grandma has porcelain cats.
So, How Many Awards in Total?
Here's the thing: keeping track of every single accolade Chicago has snagged over the years would take longer than a Roxie Hart trial. But let's just say it's a whole lot. We're talking enough to make any other musical green with envy (though green isn't exactly Velma Kelly's color).
Is Chicago an award-hogging machine? Maybe. But hey, a show this good deserves some recognition, right? Plus, all those awards just mean more bragging rights for you when you tell your friends you're going to see it. So, dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to be dazzled by a musical that's as timeless as a flapper dress (and probably a lot less itchy).
