Musicals

Selena (1997)Directed by: Gregory NavaStarring: Jennifer Lopez, Constance Marie, Jon

Seda, Edward James OlmosGenre: Biography/Drama/MusicPlot: The true story of Selena, Quintanilla-Perez, a Texas born tejano singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Astrodome, as well as having chart toppings albums on the Latin music charts.Quote: “Anything for Selenas!”

Chicago (2002)Directed by: Rob MarshallStarring: Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones,

Richard Gere, John C. ReillyGenre: Musical/ComedyPlot: Murderesses Velma Kelly (a chanteuse and tease who killed her husband and sister after finding them in bed together) and Roxie Hart (who killed her boyfriend when she discovered he wasn't going to make her a star) find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago.Quote: “This trial... the whole world... it's all... show

business”.Won 6 Academy Awards including: Best Picture, Best Actress- Catherine Zeta-Jones

High School Musical (2006)Directed by: Kenny OrtegaStarring: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley

Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin BleuGenre: Musical/ComedyPlot: Troy and Gabriella - two teens who are worlds apart - meet at a karaoke contest and discover their mutual love for music.Quote: “It’s just dancing. Sometimes I think it’s cooler than homework.”