Listen up, you jazz babies! This week’s episode is a classic of stage and screen – CHICAGO.
The original cast was titanic in talent: Gwen Verdon as Roxie, Chita Rivera as Velma, and Jerry Orbach as Billy Flynn. The 1996 revival featured Bebe Neuwirth (yes, from Cheers) as Velma and Ann Reinking as Roxie (with Joel Grey as Amos and James Naughton as Billy).
And then Rob Marshall made his 2002 movie. His choreography is a tribute to Fosse. Catherine Zeta-Jones is a killer cool Velma, and Richard Gere is a surprisingly effective and conniving Billy.  John C. Reilly is a heartbreaking Amos. And Renee Zellweger is also in the film (Windy’s not a fan, but honestly – she’s not bad.  She’s just overshadowed by the others.)
If you’ve never seen it –  come on, babe, why don’t we paint the town?! And then take a listen!
1976 Tony Awards Performance – “All I Care About is Love” with Jerry Orbach
1996 Revival – Bebe Neuwirth “All That Jazz”