 Although the musical's initial run was only modestly successful, it was revised and received a successful production in Boston the following year.Young comedians Henry E. Dixey and Richard Golden achieved their breakthroughs as the two halves of the dancing heifer, and Lillian Russell was in the chorus in 1880.The show was revived and toured throughout the late 19th century, accumulating a total of more than 3,000 performances.