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What has over half a million Facebook fans, six Academy Awards, and an 86% Rotten Tomato score? Chicago of course.

Articles and Interviews

First Curtain Call

Chicago wasn't Renée Zellweger's first movie, but here she talks about it being her first on-screen singing and dancing role.

Queen's Reign

Queen Latifah discusses the most important things in Chicago—the music and her cleavage.

Chita Girls

Catherine Zeta-Jones takes over for Chita Rivera, who played Velma on Broadway but has a cameo in the movie.

The Road to Chicago

Did Catherine Zeta-Jones have to kill anyone to get famous? You'll have to read this interview to find out.

Stage Coach

Renée Zellweger talks about voice coaching and other skills she had to learn to bring heart to Roxie.

Greasy Lawyer

Richard Gere did Grease in the '70s, which provided a little practice for Chicago.

Video

Behind-the-Scenes Visions

These interviews either took place on the set, or Catherine Zeta-Jones always goes out dressed as Velma Kelly.

That Ship Has Sailed

Paul Schafer's rendition of the "Cell Block Tango" isn't that catchy, but Catherine Zeta-Jones is always radiant, even when talking about being named after a boat.

In the Studio

Renée should sing her way through this interview about singing on film, but she doesn't.

Not the Grand Duchess of Russia

We're not sure who singer Anastacia is, but she's on the soundtrack and was at the premiere.

And All That Bindi

Bindi Irwin and Alexa PenaVega put out their best jazz hands for a rendition of Chicago's greatest hits on Dancing with the Stars.

Audio

Razzle with a Little Less Dazzle

If for some reason you don't want to see Catherine Zeta-Jones turn the fierce to 11, you can listen to the soundtrack without visuals on Spotify.

Chicago Throwback

If you're tired of John, Renée, and Catherine, take a listen to the Original Broadway Cast recording.

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Bebe? How About A+ A+?

Bebe Neuwirth tore up the stage as Velma in the successful revival of Chicago. How does Catherine compare?

All That Zeta-Jones

Almost every U.S. poster for Chicago is identical. This international poster puts Zeta-Jones front and center.