Before revision: The Weisslers' revival of Chicago which began in 1996 has been especially noted for its casting of celebrities, such as Melanie Griffith, Wendy Williams, and Jerry Springer, with commentators pointing to this as a reason for the show's extreme longevity (still running as of 2019 , it is the second longest running show in Broadway history after Phantom of the Opera).
After revision: The Weisslers' revival of Chicago which began in 1996 has been especially noted for its casting of celebrities, such as Melanie Griffith, Wendy Williams, and Jerry Springer, with commentators pointing to this as a reason for the show's extreme longevity (still running as of 2022and Pamela Anderson, , it is the second longest running show in Broadway history after Phantom of the Opera).