My 10 favorite musicals ever
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- DirectorJames AlgarSamuel ArmstrongFord Beebe Jr.StarsLeopold StokowskiDeems TaylorThe Philadelphia OrchestraA series of eight famous pieces of classical music, conducted by Leopold Stokowski and interpreted in animation by Walt Disney's team of artists.Even though there are no lyrics to the songs, it's still music. My favorite song sequences are "Night on Bald Mountain/Ave Maria", and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". Some sequences are abstract (I love those) while others show a story. Fantasia 2000 was also pretty good. I liked the whale one, the jazz, and the firegirl thing. Maybe some parts of it weren't all that serious, but it still held up.
- DirectorRobert WiseStarsJulie AndrewsChristopher PlummerEleanor ParkerA young novice is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer.The songs are spectacular, the choreography is also very nice, and I just love these songs, they are catchy and nice.
- DirectorAlan ParkerStarsBob GeldofChristine HargreavesJames LaurensonA confined but troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.Great songs. Very emotionally packed, especially "When Tigers Broke Free", and "The Trial". We can actually feel what Pink feels in the songs.
- DirectorRandal KleiserStarsJohn TravoltaOlivia Newton-JohnStockard ChanningGood girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?I love John Travolta, I love Olivia Newton-John, I love this movie. The songs here, are FANTASTIC. Totally great, catchy, and nice
- DirectorVictor FlemingKing VidorStarsJudy GarlandFrank MorganRay BolgerYoung Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz, and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the others' wishes.Absolutley classic. The singers do a great job, the choreography is nice, it's just a great, classic movie. With great writing and some very memorable characters.
- DirectorJerome RobbinsRobert WiseStarsNatalie WoodGeorge ChakirisRichard BeymerTwo youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.Ditto.
- DirectorMel StuartStarsGene WilderJack AlbertsonPeter OstrumA poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory.I love the songs. I know I have said this a lot, but the songs are just great. They are catchy, funny, wild, and fun.
- DirectorTim BurtonStarsJohnny DeppHelena Bonham CarterAlan RickmanThe legendary tale of a barber who returns from wrongful imprisonment to 1840s London, bent on revenge for the rape and death of his wife, and resumes his trade while forming a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett.The songs are also very good, very catchy, just fantastic. Stephen Sondheim has done it again (literally).
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneMary Kay BergmanWhen Stan Marsh and his friends go see an R-rated movie, they start cursing and their parents think that Canada is to blame.I love the songs on here. They are catchy, funny, and very well structured. I seriously would like to see Trey Parker and Matt Stone enter the field of songwriting. They would be welcomed by many. While the songs may be vulgar, they certainly are fantastic
- DirectorJim SharmanStarsTim CurrySusan SarandonBarry BostwickA newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.Unlike most musicals, the songs here are wild, weird, odd, goofy, and sometimes stupid. But they are just so, CATCHY, and FUNNY.