Favourite musical?

Pherekydes

Well, what's yours?

There's so many to choose from (so no poll before anyone asks), but I think mine is On The Town.

fonpokno

Who's On The Town by? I've never heard of it!

I don't think I could pick a favourite... I love Sweeney Todd but I think the film wasn't all that great at all at all...

And I love the soundtracks of Wicked and Avenue Q but i haven't seen either of them... I love all the older ones like Oklahoma and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Singin' in the Rain and The Sound Of Music and all of them...



Can Disney films count as musicals too? cos Beauty and the Beast kicks a whole lot of ass!

Creamy Goodness

Cannibal: The Musical, written and directed by Trey Parker of south park fame.

fonpokno

Also the South Park movie and Team America are top notch! they are actually freaking brilliant!!! I must get the South Park soundtrack...

Pherekydes

fonpokno wrote: »

Who's On The Town by? I've never heard of it!

Resign!

Gene Kelly, Sinatra, Jules Munchin, Ann Miller.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041716/

I can't believe you've never heard of it. If you haven't seen it you haven't lived.

fonpokno

NEVER!

I shall hunt it down asap!

Pherekydes

If you like Gene Kelly then get Anchors Aweigh too. If you haven't seen it of course.

Galvasean

Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Beauty and The Beast.

Larianne

Beauty and the Beast
The Sound of Music

I haven't seen a lot of musicals, but have listened to the music on cds. I like the music from Rent, Evita, and Phantom of the Opera.

Check out Joss Weldon's musical mini thing http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055336630&highlight=dr.horrible

Also, I loved the Buffy musical episode.

Adam

I thoroughly enjoyed the production of Les Mes in the Draoicht(sp?) in Blachardstown about 3 years ago, which my friend starred in, that would be my favourite.

I also haven't seen a huge amount of musicals, I would like to see a must-see's thread or some such, so I can get an idea of what to see for the future...

Coconutqueen

I love love love musicals!:D Couldnt pick a favourite! Singing in the rain, musical episode of buffy, moulin rouge, seven brides for seven brothers, rocky horror picture show, hairspray, chicago, blackpool(brilliant series staring david tenant, david morrissey and sarah parish - get it now), beauty and the beast, my fair lady....I think ill go watch some musicals.:p

The musical I love which gets me the most abuse from people I know.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NOAokrAVYY

monkeyfudge

Probably because I just watched Logan's Run there earlier and I'm on a bit of a Michael York buzz... but I'll go with Cabaret.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX-24Zm0bjk

As for Disney... I'd go with Pochahontus... it may not have been the strongest of films but the songs are so well written...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cA9yJBslOU

Doctor DooM

sweeny todd. I know, what a shock a nocturnal mod picks that!

Nevyn

Damn, so hard, too many to choose from.

West side story, Wicked, my fair lady, kiss me kate, Rocky Horror Picture Show.

I love the play with in the play in Kiss me Kate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_Me,_Kate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUXpO3SB8yI

Black Swan

Phantom of the Opera

Bubs101

Does the Lion King count? If not Beauty and the Beast or Oklahoma

fonpokno

Of course it does! The Disney one or the fancy snazzy one with leaping around and such?



Disney ftw.

Futurecrook

Guys and Dolls! I saw it in the west end with PATRICK SWAYZE as Nathan Detroit. It was so so good!

That or little shop of horrors!

Agent Smith

Deleted User wrote: »

The musical I love which gets me the most abuse from people I know.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NOAokrAVYY

I saw Wall-E recently in the cinema, and them songs made me really depressed.


Best musical? Wicked and West side story

WICKED

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC4g-phYx1I

WEST SIDE STORY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpaS2v-r7cE

Coconutqueen

Ah I forgot pocahontus (wrong spelling I think!) and the lion king! Of course grease is right up there!

humberklog

"Bless your beautiful hide, where ever you may be...I don't know yet but I'm willing to bet: That your the gal for me."

Seven brides for seven brothers. (Previously namechecked).
Howard Keel, barn raising, square dancing and dragging wimmins up mountains to log cabins. The writers didn't move too far from its inspiration; The rape of the Sabine women.

lilmizzme

Yay!!! Musical forum!!! :D:D

I love love love Wicked,Aida,Hairspray Phantom of the Opera, Oliver, West side story...and any of the disney classics...especially the little mermaid and the lion King!

Saw Wicked and The Lion King in the West End last year!! Were both incredible!! The singing in Wicked blew me away, and the props and staging (i.e the animals!!)in the lion king were incredible!!

Going to see Hairspray and We will Rock You in November and can't wait!

BlitzKrieg

ALL THAT JAZZ by bob fosse

most awesome musical ever!

fonpokno

humberklog wrote: »

"Bless your beautiful hide, where ever you may be...I don't know yet but I'm willing to bet: That your the gal for me."

Seven brides for seven brothers. (Previously namechecked).
Howard Keel, barn raising, square dancing and dragging wimmins up mountains to log cabins. The writers didn't move too far from its inspiration; The rape of the Sabine women.

That is a fantastic musical. The bit in the middle where they go into the village and have a dance off with the locals is one of my favourite scenes from any musical ever!

lilmizzme wrote: »

Yay!!! Musical forum!!! :D:D

and any of the disney classics...especially the little mermaid and the lion King!

Saw Wicked and The Lion King in the West End last year!! Were both incredible!! The singing in Wicked blew me away, and the props and staging (i.e the animals!!)in the lion king were incredible!!

Yay musicals forum indeed! Disney rocks.

Agent Smith wrote: »

Best musical? Wicked and West side story

I am absolutely dying to see Wicked. I worship the soundtrack. I just have to convince someone with money to take me somewhere with musicals!

Coconutqueen wrote: »

Ah I forgot pocahontus (wrong spelling I think!) and the lion king! Of course grease is right up there!

Ahh Grease was on tv earlier! And it's coming back into cinemas for the 30th anniversary! well it'll be in cineworld on Parnell St anyway! \o/

Creamy Goodness

fonpokno wrote: »

Ahh Grease was on tv earlier! And it's coming back into cinemas for the 30th anniversary! well it'll be in cineworld on Parnell St anyway! \o/

dare i hint at the first ever musical forum meet up?

Aisling(",)

oh so many to choose from....

well i love the old mgm musicals and have discovered more since watching "thats entertainment" and "thats entertainment 2".

singing in the rain is one of my favourites.i particiularly love "make em laugh".donald o'conner was way underappreciated.

oh the disney ones..soo many that i love.lion king is up at the top but so iit beauty and the beast.saw it live before twice and it was spectacular just wish id gotten to see it while it was here this summer.

another one i have to mention is aida.performed it 4 years ago and thought it was deadly.such a touching story.the endings soo sad:(

Coconutqueen

fonpokno wrote: »

Ahh Grease was on tv earlier! And it's coming back into cinemas for the 30th anniversary! well it'll be in cineworld on Parnell St anyway! \o/

I.am.going.:D
I went to see dirty dancing last year in dundrum and it was pure class.
People singing and dancing along = class.:cool:
It is now ypur official duty to keep us updated on this!!:p (Seriously.)

fonpokno

Cremo wrote: »

dare i hint at the first ever musical forum meet up?

Hahaha I was thinking it but I figured I'd give the forum at least a week before trying to convince people to meet up!

Coconutqueen wrote: »

I.am.going.:D
I went to see dirty dancing last year in dundrum and it was pure class.
People singing and dancing along = class.:cool:
It is now ypur official duty to keep us updated on this!!:p (Seriously.)

Ooooh did you see mamma mia! the singalong version?? It is so funny. It's basically just karaoke in a cinema! It is brilliant!

Lil' Smiler

I've only ever seen Chicago, was very impressed with it

I am dying to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, really really want to see it! The huge child in me also wants to see The Little Mermaid in New York too!

fonpokno

I've heard fantastic things about The Little Mermaid. My sister saw it last year in New York and loved it!

Lil' Smiler

I know I've heard that too, I'm so jealous of a girl I know, her boyfriend and her are off to NY soon. I've always wanted to go, mostly because I do want to see a musical. When I heard the Little Mermaid was on I was like :eek:

*Sigh*

I'll just keep dreaming about it until I eventually get there My bf apparently was going to take me there last St Stephens Day but couldn't find accom, he said that once so I don't even know if he was being serious or not.

My parents saw Wicked and said it was brilliant!

fonpokno

Lil' Smiler wrote: »

I know I've heard that too, I'm so jealous of a girl I know, her boyfriend and her are off to NY soon. I've always wanted to go, mostly because I do want to see a musical. When I heard the Little Mermaid was on I was like :eek:

*Sigh*

I'll just keep dreaming about it until I eventually get there My bf apparently was going to take me there last St Stephens Day but couldn't find accom, he said that once so I don't even know if he was being serious or not.

My parents saw Wicked and said it was brilliant!

I'll go with you damnit!

We'll have a Musicals forum Official Beers/Holiday in New York! It'll be epic...

Honey-ec

Gah, too many to pick!

On stage:
Miss Saigon
Phantom of the Opera
Jesus Christ Superstar
Chicago

I used to be really into Les Mis & Rent, but not so much any more.

On film:
Singin' in the Rain
SB for SB
Calamity Jane
Annie Get Your Gun

I must be the only person in the world who HATES Moulin Rouge. Also refuse point blank to see Mamma Mia as I loathe Abba's music so much.

Was in NY on my honeymoon in May and my husband's uncle, who works in the Irish Consulate there, organised tickets for Wicked as well as a private backstage tour beforehand. It was absolutely 100% every bit as amazing as people say it is.

Performance-wise, I think my personal fave so far has been Thoroughly Modern Millie. I did it last year with Greenhills Variety Group and just loved everything about it.

Coconutqueen

I cant believe I forgot Calamity Jane! Im so ashamed of myself!!

''I just blew in from the windy city, the windy city is mighty pretty but they aint got what we got!''

p.s. I have to say I didnt like moulin rouge the first time but when I watched it again I fell in love with it! I say giv it another go tbh!

fonpokno

Honey-ec wrote: »

I must be the only person in the world who HATES Moulin Rouge. Also refuse point blank to see Mamma Mia as I loathe Abba's music so much.

I'm not a huge fan of Moulin Rouge as I really don't like Nicole Kidman's singing voice and I always hate when the sacrifice the vocals for the big names. Pisses me off no end!

I also hated Abba's music until I saw Mamma Mia tbh, it was just such fun and Pierce Brosnan in spandex is hilarious.

Was in NY on my honeymoon in May and my husband's uncle, who works in the Irish Consulate there, organised tickets for Wicked as well as a private backstage tour beforehand. It was absolutely 100% every bit as amazing as people say it is.

The jealousy is indescribable.

Honey-ec

Coconutqueen wrote: »

p.s. I have to say I didnt like moulin rouge the first time but when I watched it again I fell in love with it! I say giv it another go tbh!

I tried that a few months ago and ended up switching it off about an hour into it. It just does nothing for me, and Nicole Kidman's awful nasally voice was actually starting to hurt my head.

Lil' Smiler

fonpokno wrote: »

I'll go with you damnit!

We'll have a Musicals forum Official Beers/Holiday in New York! It'll be epic...

Yaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

fonpokno

Question actually! What did you guys think of the film version of Phantom of the Opera? I watched it for about 10minutes and the had to turn it off because the lip syncing was so bad!

Honey-ec

fonpokno wrote: »

Question actually! What did you guys think of the film version of Phantom of the Opera? I watched it for about 10minutes and the had to turn it off because the lip syncing was so bad!

I actually thought they did a pretty good job. It was a pretty faithful adaptation of the stage show, although I do wonder what they were thinking casting Jennifer Ellison as Meg.

I'm going to have to watch it again now and keep an eye out for the lip syncing! Obviously the vocals weren't recorded live on set, but everyone did do their own singing, bar Minnie Driver.

Futurecrook

fonpokno wrote: »

I'm not a huge fan of Moulin Rouge as I really don't like Nicole Kidman's singing voice and I always hate when the sacrifice the vocals for the big names. Pisses me off no end!

I also hated Abba's music until I saw Mamma Mia tbh, it was just such fun and Pierce Brosnan in spandex is hilarious.


The jealousy is indescribable.

Mamma Mia was really only so good because it had Colin Firth in it. *drools*

(off topic: he has a new film coming out with Bette Midler in it... yay!)

Moulin Rouge is good. But I agree, Nicole Kidman is not good. Not good at all I say!

Everyone should go to see Wicked. Its amazing! One of the best shows Ive ever seen.

fonpokno

Honey-ec wrote: »

I actually thought they did a pretty good job. It was a pretty faithful adaptation of the stage show, although I do wonder what they were thinking casting Jennifer Ellison as Meg.

I'm going to have to watch it again now and keep an eye out for the lip syncing! Obviously the vocals weren't recorded live on set, but everyone did do their own singing, bar Minnie Driver.

I'm just a complete perfectionist for the likes of lipsyncing. I'm a music nazi really. And it wasn't even so much the syncing itself, just the fact that she's be singing ridiculously high with her mouth barely open. Totally unrealistic imo.

Futurecrook wrote: »

Mamma Mia was really only so good because it had Colin Firth in it. *drools*

(off topic: he has a new film coming out with Bette Midler in it... yay!)

Moulin Rouge is good. But I agree, Nicole Kidman is not good. Not good at all I say!

Everyone should go to see Wicked. Its amazing! One of the best shows Ive ever seen.

I love Colin Firth.

Also, I'm thinking Wicked should just have it's own thread at this stage. Everyone on here has either seen it or really wants to see it as far as I can tell. Also there;s a user on here called Elphaba who's sig is "Defy Gravity" so I think I'll go hunt her down...

biko

My ma was into them so I heard some growing up. Favorites Evita and Chess, both with original cast.

DesignLady

It has to be Avenue Q. I've never laughed so much. Funny because it's true. "What do you do with a BA in English?" should be played to all arts students.

Aisling(",)

fonpokno wrote: »

Question actually! What did you guys think of the film version of Phantom of the Opera? I watched it for about 10minutes and the had to turn it off because the lip syncing was so bad!

i actually loved it.watched it for 13 nights in a row when i got it.the one thing i ofund kind of annoying is that they didnt really show christines love for bout raoul and the phantom.it was obvious she would go for roaul in it as if the phantom was just some anoyance to her.if it was me id have gone for the phantom gerard butler in that mask yum:p

Futurecrook wrote: »

Guys and Dolls! I saw it in the west end with PATRICK SWAYZE as Nathan Detroit. It was so so good!

That or little shop of horrors!

incredibly jealous.i loved him since i was a little kid.was kind of dissapointed when i was around 8 and realised he wasnt the same age her was in dirty dancing....same thing with john trvolta and grease.:o

BlitzKrieg

Question actually! What did you guys think of the film version of Phantom of the Opera?

hated it, felt they didnt put any creativity into the film. Same problem as The Producers, both films had directors who thought they were still directing for stage.

DesignLady

Futurecrook wrote: »

Guys and Dolls! I saw it in the west end with PATRICK SWAYZE as Nathan Detroit. It was so so good!

That or little shop of horrors!

Ooh, saw Ewan McGregor in Guys and Dolls in London. Brilliant and sooo sexy (the cuba scene!). Heard the bloke from Eastenders was as charismatic as a plank when he took over the role afterwards.

Niamh-17

My all time favourites are Wicked and Phantom of the Opera.

But i love Rent, Fiddler on the Roof, Oliver, Grease, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, Carousel, Calamity Jane, Guys and Dolls..and theres more that i cant think of now!

fonpokno

DesignLady wrote: »

It has to be Avenue Q. I've never laughed so much. Funny because it's true. "What do you do with a BA in English?" should be played to all arts students.

I love Avenue Q! I still haven't seen it, but I worship the soundtrack! It's so amazing!!!

DesignLady

fonpokno wrote: »

I love Avenue Q! I still haven't seen it, but I worship the soundtrack! It's so amazing!!!

If you ever have the chance go to see it. The soundtrack is hilarious but you're missing the full visual impact of puppet sex....
There are also lots of sesame street style animations that pop up on screens during the show... one, just before a scene involving Lucy the Slut has a lady in a tower and a line of knights trying to rescue her and each of them get killed except the last.... five knights, four knights, three knights, two knights... one knight stand.

It's funnier when you're there.

Niamh-17

I love Avenue Q! I still haven't seen it, but I worship the soundtrack! It's so amazing!!!

Iv never seen Avenue Q, but am downloading songs now, what ones would you recommend from the soundtrack?