popular musicals

Opened on November 6, 2005. Opened on October 18, 2001. The answer is probably because there are few rock groups in history that have had both the skill and the vision to pull off a project as ambitious as The Who's "Tommy," which was turned into a major motion picture back in 1975. Opened on November 14, 1996. -- S.H. -- S.A.C. There was an energetic musical renaissance in the early 2000s, and one of the results was the sexy, snappy "Chicago."

Streisand directed the film, based on an Isaac Bashevis Singer short story, with herself in the starring role, naturally. Go, greased lightning! On the surface, movie musicals are love-em-or-hate-em fare; for every devotee, you'll find a self-avowed enemy of the entire musical genre. Featured 2,642 performances.

Opened on August 25, 1980. It could probably have done without some of those in-your-face crotch closeups, though. Some, like "Gypsy" become staples of high school drama classes. Popular type to search. -- S.A.C. The rolled jeans, slicked hair and finger-snapping choreography have been oft-parodied (we swear, the gang's balletic moves are less comical on stage than on-screen). Featured 5,758 performances.

From well-known classic shows like Les Misérables and Cats to newer hits like Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen, these famous musicals with the most performances still gain new fans each year. – E.R. Has featured more than 2,400 performances as of the start of 2020.

The 100 Best Musicals of All Time I seldom answer: that would be like Sophie's Choice . Featured 3,242 performances. Closed on September 29, 1962. -- S.A.C. Sign In. Closed on July 2, 1972. So making a musical based around their legendary pop songs seems like a no-brainer, assuming, that is, you can actually secure the rights to the music. Opened on March 15, 1956.

Has featured more than 13,000 performances as of the start of 2020. It's a testament to Roy Schneider that he keeps it all going, knowing when to put a wink and a grin to keep us hooked. Featured 6,137 performances. That's because the 1951 musical "Show Boat" is a classic of the genre, earning two Oscars and providing a fantastic full-on extravaganza version of the hit 1927 stage musical by Oscar Hammerstein. Seeing the film version or a taped production does NOT count. The remarkable tale of a trio of R&B singers' (with a remarkable resemblance to The Supremes) rise to prominence, "Dreamgirls" introduced us to the depths of "American Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson's talent, confirmed Beyonce's serious acting abilities and reminded audiences that Eddie Murphy was more than just a funny face (we're still a little heartbroken that he didn't win an Academy Award). Featured 2,717 performances. -- S.H. Opened on January 26, 1988.

The Smith family lives in that magical Disney/Downton Abbey Victorian setting, where no one is poor or unequal, and girls can pursue young men without being called terrible names, or go trick or treating alone without danger. This is one of the most strapping and sexy musicals out there thanks to the snappy dialogue, the catchy songs, the suits, the humor, the bad boys, and the Sinatra. Nepotistic as that may be, there's no one else who could have done it – regardless of age.

And the emphasis here s on the dance part, because seriously, these people could really hoof it. Fifty years later, there are few showstoppers that give chills like the climax's "Tonight." MTV and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street". Featured 5,461 performances. – E.R. On film or on stage, "Rent" is one of the seminal musicals of the past quarter century. Has featured more than 9,200 performances as of the start of 2020. -- S.A.C.

And there are plenty more that would make great movies if only someone would take a shot. Thousands of you voted and now, in the first article announcing the results, we take a look at the Top 100 musicals of all time, starting by counting down your top 10. Kermit and Fozzie and friends' cross-country roadtrip to Hollywood (in that classic Studebaker) is still a family favorite, because what could be better than a "frog and a bear seeing America"? Opened on September 24, 1976. It's rare for a musical to be such a controversial and commercial disaster that it's been all but destroyed, but such is the case with "Porgy and Bess." Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Opened on April 29, 1996.

remains one of the Great One's most powerful songs ever. -- S.A.C. Like "Hairspray" and "The Producers," 1986's "Little Shop of Horrors" is based on a musical adaptation of a previous motion picture, in this case the creepy 1960 cult classic "Little Shop of Horrors" that introduced the world to Jack Nicholson.

It's true that the sequels were basically abominations, but this film also has a unique musical legacy: Aykroyd went on to launch the House of Blues chain of musical venues to promote new talent. (Warning – this film will make  you crave the return of Easter parades and large, luscious hats.) Closed on July 29, 2007. George's Childhood Nostalgia 1990s and 2000s. The longest running Broadway musicals are part of the American musical canon with familiar songs that people hum to themselves or sing out loud, featuring stories generations know and love. For those who do love the old song-and-dance (or at least admit it), we asked our writers Scott Harris, Sandie Angulo Chen and Elizabeth Rappe to put together a list of the 50 greatest, ranked by committee... and here it is: One of the most charmingly meta musicals of all time, 1963's 'Bye Bye Birdie" is based on the stage musical of the same name, which in turn is based on the true story of Elvis being drafted into the Army. The sets are lavish, the ballet sequence (inspired and illustrated by French Impressionist work) is legend, and the romance is swoonworthy. Ask yourself this question: Are you a man or are you a muppet?

Leaving behind the tedious self-importance some musicals seem to have, "The Muppets' embraces the joy of music in a way only iconic felt puppets can. – E.R. Closed on August 6, 1989. -- S.A.C. -- S.A.C. Rodgers and Hammerstein sure knew how to craft the catchiest of songs about love and land.

Nearly 40 years after it hit theaters, "Rocky Horror" is the longest-running theatrical release in movie history. –E.R. -- S.A.C.

Although it has a catchy setlist of songs, like "Time Warp" and "Touch-a Touch-a Touch-a Touch Me," nothing beats the experience of participating as you watch. Featured 2,619 performances.

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