Punchgirl4
Posts: 1
Joined: 22/3/2012
|
This is a very interesting choice of musicals, and thankfully I've seen all but one. I grew up watching musicals and love them for their diversity and passion. There are arguments for the inclusion of various others, but I like your selection.Rocky Horror is fun and different, but is hardly even a good film, let alone a good musical. Cabaret broke much of the same ground as Rocky Horror, but is also a brilliantly made film. And yes I know people still dress up to see RHPS in the cinema, but even though Mamma Mia broke every cinema record going, and I love it, I wouldn't class it as a great film. There are also arguments for Moulin Rouge and Chicago, but they owe their style and existence to other ground breakers. As for Grease and Hairspray, they are both fun and I like them, but personally I don't rate either of them next to some of the best of the 50's and 60s. If anything I'd have loved to have seen more from that era on your list, but as you've included two of the best I'll have to forgive you for omitting An American in Paris, Calamity Jane, My Fair Lady and The Sound of Music. I also understand that this list is meant to lead us to explore the genre further and I'll be having a look at some of your Further Reading suggestions. And thanks for including Beauty and the Beast as I think animated musicals are often shamefully overlooked. If you want the best of clever witty lyrics, listen to Gaston's song, hilarious and a real favourite in our house. I hope maybe some people will be inspired to check out a genre that many write off or overlook. And as for High School Musical.....my kids liked it, but on the list....really???
|
Printable Version
Become A Musicals Expert In Ten Easy Steps - 
New Messages
No New Messages
Hot Topic w/ New Messages
Hot Topic w/o New Messages
Locked w/ New Messages
Locked w/o New Messages
Post New Thread