Favourite musical?

Lola92 · 01-02-2010 6:24pm

I have to say my favourite musical is probably Calamity Jane:D

I absolutely love it, and most of the songs are timeless classics.

Posy · 03-02-2010 1:45am

Lola92 wrote: »

I have to say my favourite musical is probably Calamity Jane:D

I absolutely love it, and most of the songs are timeless classics.

It's great, isn't it? And she's a good feisty female lead too! I love the whole 'Deadwood stage' opening sequence- fabulous!

Gill1189 · 06-02-2010 8:02pm

gotta love calamity jane!!! howard keel.....what a man!!!:rolleyes:

_Bella_ · 07-02-2010 3:15pm

I think Wicked is amazing.

markie24dublin · 08-02-2010 11:53am

My absolute favourite has to be Wicked! I loved that musical .. hope it'll come to Dublin one day ... And also love to see it with Kristin Chenowich

brogen · 08-02-2010 11:26pm

Wicked is great, as is Avenue Q... I also love most of Andrew Lloyd Webber's stage musicals, except for the film version of Phantom - that was dreadful!

As for movie musicals, I like the oldies like Singin in the Rain and An American in Paris... That said, I enjoyed Woody Allen's Everyone Says I Love You. Dancer in the Dark (once I ignored Bjork's mad accent) slayed me, and as for Moulin Rouge... There are no words.

I also like the fun send ups as well, like the Buffy and Scrubs episodes...

fonpokno · 09-02-2010 11:56pm

Aww the Buffy and Scrubs musical episodes were awesome! I love musical episodes, they just make me enjoy the regular shows even more.

I must actually see if there's a soundtrack for the Scrubs one.

Random fact: the patient who heard all the Scrubs staff singing was the original Kate Monster in Avenue Q. Also I believe the writers of Avenue Q wrote the music for Scrubs but she was cast unbeknownst to them.

Trust Me · 11-02-2010 2:32pm

My favourite would have to be RENT. As for the movie vs. theatre version arguments -- I think it depends. Close-ups and excellent sound quality vs. live rock.

Alaragh · 22-02-2010 12:16am

My favourite musical would probably have to be Moulin Rouge.... Love it to absolute bits!!!:D

Agent Smith · 22-02-2010 12:22am

fonpokno wrote: »

Aww the Buffy and Scrubs musical episodes were awesome! I love musical episodes, they just make me enjoy the regular shows even more.

I must actually see if there's a soundtrack for the Scrubs one.

Random fact: the patient who heard all the Scrubs staff singing was the original Kate Monster in Avenue Q. Also I believe the writers of Avenue Q wrote the music for Scrubs but she was cast unbeknownst to them.

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

lanyonwhites · 26-02-2010 8:00pm

oliver

fonpokno · 03-03-2010 10:42pm

I've recently discovered Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris courtesy of my dad. He saw it years upon years ago in that theatre that used to be under Busaras (can't remember the name of it) and he's never forgotten any of the songs!

I'm quite enjoying the soundtrack but I've no idea what the actual story of it is. I must do some research.

Edit: The Eblana Theatre!

Dasbo · 12-03-2010 11:47am

I've seen three in the West End in the last few months.

Wicked is untouchable in my opinion...brilliant show.

The Phantom of the Opera is another unbelievable experience...especially when the overture starts.

Hairspray is completely different to the other two...it was very funny...Brian Connolly (Edna) and Micky Dolenz (Wilbur) started ad libbing they were hilarious.

Only found out afterwards that Micky Dolenz was one of the Monkees!!

1_Tyreman · 19-04-2010 12:25am

Hi Folks, Its my first post on boards and I too am surprised to see a musicals forum on here, but what the hell.....

Les Mis is the all time favourite followed closely by blood brothers and Phantom.
Nearly know all the words at this stage but not a note in my poor head.... what a pity I'd be dangerous if I could sing.

ella_enchanted · 21-04-2010 1:49pm

Moulin Rouge & Chicago are awesome.
And I love Sweeny Todd. =]
And Wicked.
And Les Mis!
And I loved Blood Brothers too.
And Buddy Holly.
Okay, I just love them all really...

Rubberlegs · 24-04-2010 11:49pm

have to say my all time favourite is oliver. was obsessed with it as a child, fell madly in love with the dodger!!

Qheratatie · 03-05-2010 3:02am

Les Miserables without question!!!!

Really enjoyed We will rock you also, Queens music transfers well to Musical i think, I saw it in The Point... Sorry.... The O2 and The female lead had the most Stunning voice, rich and smoothe and powerful!!!!

coraline · 12-05-2010 9:58pm

My all time favorite is Les Miserables! But I`ve been to Lord of the Rings 2(?) years ago in London and it was amazing! I watched it three times!:)

showgirlrita · 13-05-2010 11:44am

Dont think i could possible choose one favourite but up there at the top would be Wicked, Hairspray, Billy Elliot & West Side Story of what ive seen on stage. Love all the oldies on tv, The Wizard of Oz is my all time favourite musical movie.(cant wait for stage show in london)
Havent by an means seen as many as i want to but to date this is my list of what and where

Miss Saigon-The point
Chicago-Broadway
The Lion King-B'way
Phantom of the Opera-B'way
The Little Mermaid-B'way
Les Mis-WestEnd
Wicked-W'End
Wicked-B'way
Mamma Mia-W'End
Mary Poppins-B'way
Hairspray-W'End
Oliver-W'End
We will Rock you-The O2
West Side Story-B'way
Billy Elliot-B'way

im sure im forgetting some

coraline · 13-05-2010 10:15pm

I´ve seen We will rock you, Wicked and Lion King too, they where great! Another one I couldn´t manage to watch until now is Blood Brothers, I like the story and the music!

showgirlrita · 14-05-2010 9:07am

Blood brothers is def on my list for my next trip to London ive been waiting for years to see it, as is Sister Act which i heard is amazing.
A girl from Limerick Amanda Minihan who started in BB's & The Producers on the west end will join Sister Act on the 31st May!!
Would love to get over to see her!

Dinkie · 15-05-2010 10:45pm

I love les mis and rent and cabaret. I've seen all 3 numerous times.

SarahBM · 20-05-2010 10:17pm

Ive seen Beauty and the Beast in the Opera House, Cork and in the INEC in Kilarney, and Anna and the King in the Opera House too. I would love to see more.
stupid recession.

julias_jewel · 23-05-2010 12:36pm

I know its corny but was in London for the first time valentines day this year and was brought to Dirty Dancing.....

I know its not a real musical but its brilliant !!!!

Other favourites are Beauty and the Beast and Chicago(The Point Theatre)

DaniDaae · 24-05-2010 2:23am

Phantom Of The Opera is an all time favorite of mine.. I've seen it sooo many times and I never get tired of it.. It's so heart-breakingly beautiful and powerful.

I've recently seen the sequel Love Never Dies, which has caused some controversy among phans, but I really enjoyed it. The songs were amazing, the special effects and set pieces were fantastic and the actors (Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Bogess) were exceptional.

Andrew Lloyd Webber really can do no wrong, hes a genius!

coraline · 31-05-2010 4:34pm

I´d love to see this show too! But I´m not sure if my budget allows a trip to London Westend the next few month!

meercat · 31-05-2010 9:30pm

coraline
seen this show
great staging ,excellent music although not as spectacular as phantom.its definately a grower.good storyline.well worth a visit before you hear the plot.