Author Topic: Favourite musical? (Read 7200 times)

rogerzilla · « **on:** 19 January, 2010, 08:03:02 pm »

I was going to do a poll but there are too many options.

State whether it's a stage or a film adaptation (as some musicals have two well-known versions which differ in their songs, e.g. Grease).

clarion · « **Reply #1 on:** 19 January, 2010, 08:14:34 pm »

West Side Story. No contest.

I should specify.

Actually, I prefer the film to the stage version, but the only real difference is the Dance at the Gym (Mambo!). Mind you, Natalie Wood's cringingly bad hispanic accent is a bit of an issue.... $:-\$

She was much better in Gypsy, which is another fave.

Deborah · « **Reply #2 on:** 19 January, 2010, 08:14:38 pm »

Les Mis

rogerzilla · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 January, 2010, 08:16:04 pm »

Quote from: Deborah on 19 January, 2010, 08:14:38 pm

Les Mis

My wife loves it. I find it rather disappointing melodically, and the two most famous female solos are basically the same tune.

Basil · « **Reply #4 on:** 19 January, 2010, 08:20:54 pm »

Yes. West Side Story. Both stage and film.

And (please don't tell any of my mates) Singin' in the Rain.

Spinners · « **Reply #5 on:** 19 January, 2010, 09:10:29 pm »

Wicked (an early highlight of 2009)

nutkin · « **Reply #6 on:** 19 January, 2010, 09:12:45 pm »

High Society
Guys and Dolls

Both film versions

mattc · « **Reply #7 on:** 20 January, 2010, 11:11:11 am »

I should state that I have avoided stage musicals since I was a kid, because most modern ones just seem to have rubbish songs - and I would rather watch a proper play than one ruined by mediocre songs.

However:
Grease - film (best songs)
Guys and Dolls (best songs in an older musical!)
Sound of Music - film (stupid cosy family loveliness, some nice songs)

[Blues Brothers is a better film than any of these, but really it's a comedy before a musical, in my view. ]

pcolbeck · « **Reply #8 on:** 20 January, 2010, 11:16:24 am »

An American in Paris, mainly for the dream ballet sequence at the end. Leslie Caron is beautiful in it too.

Jules · « **Reply #9 on:** 20 January, 2010, 11:19:15 am »

Quote from: clarion on 19 January, 2010, 08:14:34 pm

West Side Story. No contest.

+1

"When the spit hits the fan"

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #10 on:** 20 January, 2010, 11:28:10 am »

Sorry, don't understand the question

L CC · « **Reply #11 on:** 20 January, 2010, 11:33:38 am »

7 Brides for 7 Brothers (Film)

But then I'm a bit worng in the head.

Moloko · « **Reply #12 on:** 20 January, 2010, 11:38:48 am »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 19 January, 2010, 08:03:02 pm

I was going to do a poll but there are too many options.

State whether it's a stage or a film adaptation (as some musicals have two well-known versions which differ in their songs, e.g. Grease).

You can always leave Swindon by your own free will.

You shouldn't have to driven out of your home by gangs of vigilantes.

LEE · « **Reply #13 on:** 20 January, 2010, 01:30:34 pm »

The Blues Brothers

clarion · « **Reply #14 on:** 20 January, 2010, 01:34:15 pm »

Yeah, I went for the Blues Brothers & Rocky Horror, but inadvertently deleted when i edited my post.

Blues Brothers is, plot aside, one of the most awesome collections of musicians that ever happened.

Which reminds me, when you get David St Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls in one place, you have:

Spinal Tap!

CAMRAMan · « **Reply #15 on:** 20 January, 2010, 01:37:39 pm »

Blues Brothers +1

and Moulin Rouge

citoyen · « **Reply #16 on:** 20 January, 2010, 01:40:28 pm »

I've always like Mary Poppins (the film) better than The Sound Of Music. Julie Andrews is mesmerising and the songs are all great.

In fact, my list of favourite musicals is wholly based on the film versions: Guys & Dolls, Singing In The Rain, West Side Story, On The Town, Beauty & The Beast (the Disney one)...

d.

Ian H · « **Reply #17 on:** 20 January, 2010, 01:49:05 pm »

Oh What a Lovely War!
The Blues Brothers is a little let down by the token plot.
Other than that I don't like musicals.

Psychler · « **Reply #18 on:** 20 January, 2010, 01:56:05 pm »

"The Music Man" with Robert Preston. It's got everything, including trombones and a character named after my favourite place in Essex

clarion · « **Reply #19 on:** 20 January, 2010, 02:00:53 pm »

Quote from: Ian H on 20 January, 2010, 01:49:05 pm

Oh What a Lovely War!

Oh yes! Simply genius

Quote

The Blues Brothers is a little let down by the token plot.

But has a brilliant script

Really Ancien · « **Reply #20 on:** 20 January, 2010, 02:17:02 pm »

The Wizard of Oz is so ingrained into our consciousness as to be forgotten as a musical.

Damon.

Rig of Jarkness · « **Reply #21 on:** 20 January, 2010, 05:47:47 pm »

My Fair Lady

Gandalf · « **Reply #22 on:** 20 January, 2010, 06:53:45 pm »

My Fair Lady, followed by Paint Your Wagon.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #23 on:** 20 January, 2010, 10:20:05 pm »

I'll have to be boring and go for "The Phantom of the Opera" for the songs*, closely followed by The Sound of Music and Grease (the film). The choreography in Grease is stunning - just watch the final scene closely and there are hundreds of dancers.

*highly derivative, if not plagiarised, melodies, but what melodies! Can't stand the rest of Lloyd-Webber's cheese though, except maybe "Memory" from Cats.

Eccentrica Gallumbits · « **Reply #24 on:** 20 January, 2010, 10:24:58 pm »

Quote from: citizen smudge on 20 January, 2010, 01:40:28 pm

I've always like Mary Poppins (the film) better than The Sound Of Music. Julie Andrews is mesmerising and the songs are all great.

Schtep in time, schtep in time...

Quote from: rogerzilla on 20 January, 2010, 10:20:05 pm

The choreography in Grease is stunning - just watch the final scene closely and there are hundreds of dancers.

Including the legendary Blue Shorts Man.

I love Grease, the film, and Rocky Horror. Do the Disney films count as animated musicals? If so, The Jungle Book. The Buffy episode Once More With Feeling. Oliver! (I really like Ron Moody as Fagin reviewing the situation).

Author Topic: Favourite musical? (Read 7200 times)

Deborah

Spinners

LEE

Really Ancien