20 Amazing Musicals You Need To Watch Right Now
Musicals are a brilliant genre of film and theatre. Sometimes its a great event to go to or its a great opportunity to stay in and watch a film. Here are twenty amazing musicals that you show watch right now.
1. Mamma Mia
This is the perfect feel good musical to watch after a long hard day. Its an amazing musical to watch at home or in the theatre. If you can’t get enough, why not watch the sequel too!
2. Phantom of the Opera
As gifted singer Christine rehearses at the Opera Populaire, the Phantom of the Opera is drawn to her. A brilliant French classic which is still loved to this day.
3. Wicked
Based on both the book with the same title and the prequel to the Wizard of Oz, this musical will show the unlikely friendship of Elphaba and Glinda during their time at university. You’ll never watch the Wizard of Oz in the same way.
4. Thoroughly Modern Millie
This was the first musical I ever performed in and it was such a brilliant experience. This romantic comedy will make you want to sing along throughout the show.
5. The Addams Family
Love the Addams Family, then why don’t you watch this? This musical takes place after the films and shows Wednesday Addams all grown up and in love.
6. Hamilton
There is so much talk from this musical and its one of the most amazing musicals to watch right now. This musical is not to be missed.
7. Chess
I performed in this musical as well and its a great one to watch if you need an excuse to cry. Filled with politics, this serious musical is a great one to watch.
8. Cats
Composed by the great Andrew Lloyd Weber himself, this musical will keep you singing even after its all over.
9. The Book of Mormon
This musical was fairly recently made but it really shows you the lives of Mormons and the things they have to achieve. Follow the story of two Mormons as they are sent to a Ugandan village trying to preach their beliefs.
10. Hairspray
Although you can watch this at home or at the theatre, I’ve always preferred the film. Watch Tracy Turnblad rise to fame as she achieves her dream of dancing on the The Corny Collins Show. This heart warming musical will show you that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.
11. The Lion King
Its one thing to watch the Disney film but its another to watch it live on stage. This reenactment of the film is so incredible, you can’t help but fall in love with the characters all over again.
12. Matilda
Inspired by the loved book by Roald Dahl, the incredible and intelligent character Matilda is brought live to you in front of you. Matilda is a inspirational character and her story is one that should always be remembered.
13. The Sound of Music
This is another great musical to enjoy either in the theatre or from the comforts of your own home. The best upside to watching it at home is that you get to see Julie Andrews in all her amazing, talented glory.
14. Annie
This classic musical is still known to be one of the most amazing musicals to watch. This feel good film will warm you’re heart from the moment it begins.
15. The Greatest Showman
This recent musical has an all star cast that will make you sing long after its all done. When P.T. Barnum creates a show after losing his job, his performances alongside his crew become famous across the globe. Anything is possible and this amazing musical proves just that.
16. La La Land
Another amazing musical that has only been released in 2016, this film is a brilliant romantic musical to watch. No matter how bad things become, hope and love are always round the corner.
17. Cabaret
This show is such an amazing musical but its one that will definitely make you sad. Not only will this musical entertain you, you’ll sympathise and feel sorrow alongside the characters, long after the final scene.
18. Jesus Christ Superstar
Based on the life of Jesus, this musical will make you want to read his stories in the Bible. Based on the last seven days of Jesus’ life, this all singing story will show you through Jesus’ betrayal and the pain he endured during the final moments of his life.
19. School of Rock
This is another great musical to watch at the theatre or at home but either way, you’re in for a treat. Dewey Finn (played by Jack Black in the film) becomes a substitute teacher at a respected school, he quickly learns that the students are extremely gifted and decides to enter as a group in a rock competition.
20. The Wizard of Oz
Based on the classic story, this brilliant musical will make you fall in love with the story all over again. This classic is one of the most amazing musicals to watch. Also, check out the classic film too. Its a wonderful story that you won’t stop singing to.
