Oscars: ‘Les Miserables,’ ‘Chicago’ and ‘Dreamgirls’ to be celebrated in modern musicals tribute

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences added another tribute to its line-up for next month’s Oscars. Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who know a thing or two about musicals, announced a tribute to movie musicals from the past decade.

The segment will include showcases of three of the most important musicals from the past decade, including 2012’s Les Miserables, which is up for Best Picture, Best Actor (Hugh Jackman) and Best Supporting Actress (Anne Hathaway).

“The musical as a motion picture genre has had a remarkable renaissance in the last decade,” Zadan and Meron said in a statement. “We are excited to showcase three musical films—Chicago, Dreamgirls and Les Misérables— on our Oscar show.”

Zadan and Meron co-produced Chicago, which won Best Picture in 2003 and five other awards. Dreamgirls won two Oscars in 2007, including Best Supporting Actress for Jennifer Hudson.

The announcement comes just days after the Academy confirmed that Adele will be on hand to perform her James Bond theme “Skyfall.” 007 himself will also be celebrated as the Academy recognizes the franchise’s 50th anniversary.

The 85th Academy Awards will be held on Feb. 24 with Seth MacFarlane hosting. ABC will broadcast the ceremony live.

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