Directors : Rob Marshall
Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago.
Adapted from a Broadway musical, this movie energized the movie musical genre, and took home the Best Picture Oscar along the way.
These days, it's not possible to get to a concert, or a musical. We thought it would be a good time to present a handful of movies to satisfy the urge. Bookended by amazing music performers (David Byrne & Robbie Robertson) starring in documentaries, there are 3 Best Picture Oscar Winners adapted from Broadway musicals.