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In 1975, few could have foreseen what a cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show would become. But a cult classic is exactly what it has become, with midnight showings of this musical film still playing every weekend across the US. Its fans often dress in the costumes of their favorite stars from this unique musical. If you have never attended one of these midnight showings, it is definitely worth a trip to check off your 'bucket list'.

Rocky Horror follows Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), a couple of recently engaged, strait-laced teens who get stranded when their car breaks down in a rain storm. They knock on the door of a remote mansion to get help...and the fun begins. The mansion is owned by Dr. Frank N Furter (Tim Curry) a sexually progressive transvestite and scientist who lives in the mansion with a group of crazy misfits.

This music film broke a lot of new ground back in 1975. While some of it may seem tame compared to today's standards, Rocky Horror is still quite a racy story with discussion of homosexuality, bi-sexuality and infidelity. However, the film provides a tongue in cheek look at the groups at either end of the conservative vs liberal debate.

This movie musical has an excellent music soundtrack with many great songs you will recognize. Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon were both excellent in this film and it launched them both onto strong acting careers. This unique film musical will keeping youg laughing with the absurdity of the story. I recommend you watch it at a local midnight showing to get the full effect. You will enjoy the crazy audience as much as the musical.

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While Mary Poppins is a family movie, it is also one of the best Broadway musicals of all time. Mary (Julie Andrews) is a magical nanny that transforms the lives of her young charges and Julie Andrews is magical in the role both because of her beautiful voice and her charming personality. Paired with Dick Van Dyke, as the lovable Bert, this song and dance pair are a joy to watch.

In this musical movie, Mary Poppins is hired, through a bit of magic, as nanny for a pair of impossible children in 19th century London. Mary becomes an instant hit with the children, even as she instills much needed discipline. Mary and Bert, a chimney sweep and street entertainer, take the children on magical outings that provide valuable life lessons.

There is a moral to this wonderful Broadway musical as the children's father, Mr. Banks (David Tomlinson), learns what is really important in life. Even though it is a children's movie, it is still one of the best musical films of all time.

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What is so amazing about this film adaptation is the cast. Director Rob Marshall cast three traditional dramatic actors in this musical and we did not know that any of the three could sing or dance. But, wow can they sing and dance and it was that brilliant casting that won Chicago the Best Picture Oscar.

Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Roxie Hart (Renee Zellweger) meet on death row after murdering their husbands and boyfriends. Roxie has turned into a celebrity after her arrest and is enjoying the media attention. But her celebrity has caught the ire of Velma, who was the most famous murderess before Roxie's arrival. A plot develops that these rivals must come together to try to save themselves.

Both Catherine and Renee are excellent in this production. Their talent goes far beyond acting. The rest of the cast is also quite good, including Richard Gere, as the sleazy defense lawyer that is representing both women. It is a fantastic adaptation of a Broadway musical.

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Grease is one of the few Broadway musicals in which the movie version actually outperformed the stage play. That is largely due to the outstanding cast including John Travolta (Danny), Olivia Newton-John (Sandy), Stockard Channing (Betty Rizzo) and Jeff Conaway (Kenickie).

Grease is the story of a 'greaser' gang member, Danny, who goes away for the summer and meets a nice girl, Sandy. They have a great summer together but their story ends with the end of summer. However, Sandy has transferred into Danny's school and now Danny must learn how to assimilate his love for Sandy with his 'tough guy' gang image.

The music soundtrack from Grease is packed full of catchy, recognizable songs that still can be heard on the radio from time to time. It includes songs by Franki Valli, Olivia Newton-John, Frankie Avalon and Sha-Na-Na.

This music film is a rite of passage for most young girls and a great high school comedy movie.

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Moulin Rouge is one of the rare musicals that was written for the screen first and foremost. It is a tragic love story set in 1889 Paris and the heart of the Bohemian Revolution. Christian (Ewan McGregor) is a young Bohemian poet and playwright that wants to bring a 'proper' show to the Moulin Rouge. He falls in love with the Moulin Rouge's star and lead courtesan, Satine (Nicole Kidman).

However, the club's owner, Harold Zidler (Jim Broadbent), must rely on financing from The Duke (Richard Roxborough) to keep the club open. The Duke's stipulation is that he must have Satine in order to continue funding the club. Of course, Satine loves Christian and the two must try to hide their affair from The Duke.

The cast is one of the best that I have ever seen in a musical. I had no idea that both Ewan and Nicole were such talented singers. Jim Broadbent in absolutely wonderful in his role as the club's owner. And one other mention goes out to John Leguizamo who is very funny and engaging as a young Toulouse-Lautrec, the famous Bohemian painter. This is one of my favorite music movies of all time and a great love story tragedy.

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Adapted from one of the most famous Broadway musicals, My Fair Lady was even more successful on celluloid. The film won 8 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director (George Cukor) and Best Actor (Rex Harrison) to rival West Side Story as the most successful film adaption of a Broadway musical.

In this wonderful movie, Prof. Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison) is an arrogant phonetics professor who bets a friend, Col Hugh Pickering (Wilfred Hyde-White), that he can teach any woman to speak so properly she could pass as a Duchess. When Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn), an uneducated flower girl with a horrible Cockney accent, happens into his office for speech lessons, Higgins and Pickering agree on a bet with Eliza as the test subject.

When she succeeds in passing for a "cultured lady" at a seasonal Ball, the arrogant Higgins and Pickering fall over themselves congratulating each other for training Eliza as if she were a dog. Of course, Eliza is in the room and becomes both distraught and angered by their complete self involvement. She leaves and it is only then that Higgins realizes what he has lost.

My Fair Lady is a beautiful musical film with so many great recognizable songs including "Wouldn't it be Lovely", "I Could Have Danced All Night" and" I've Grown Accustomed to her Face". There are many other great performances in this fantastic film, in particular Stanley Holloway's performance as Alfie Doolittle, Eliza's father and his bawdy "Get Me to the Church On Time" is outrageously fun number.

This is definitely one of the best Broadway musicals ever and one of my all time favorites.

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From a popularity standpoint, The Band Wagon is the ugly stepsister musical to the similar Singin' in the Rain. But don't let that fool you, this is a excellent film musical. Tony Hunter (Fred Astaire) is a top musical film star but is feeling old and unwanted. His friends, Les Martin (Oscar Levant) and Lily Martin (Nanette Fabray), have come up with a new musical for Tony and have lined up the leading Director, Jeffrey Cordova (Jack Buchanan).

Unfortunately, Jeffrey also brings in his favorite co-star, Gabrielle Gerard (Cyd Charisse), and Tony and Gabrielle are like oil and water from the start. Of course, opposites often attract and after many trials and tribulations, a love story begins to bloom out of the frost.

Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse are fantastic dancers and there are some outstanding dance numbers throughout this musical film. While the music is not as good or as memorable as Singin' in the Rain, the dance numbers are actually much better than Singin. This is a very good film and one of the most entertaining Broadway musicals. And I am convinced that Michael Jackson fashioned his Smooth Criminal musical video on the final dance scene in this great musical.

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There has been much debate about whether The Wizard of Oz is a political statement about the US' monetary policy leaving the gold standard, or simply a fun fantasy movie. In either case, this highly entertaining musicals is one of the best musical movies of all time.

Movies are often a product of the times and The Wizard of Oz is no different. After suffering 9 years of economic downturn during The Great Depression, Americans needed a release. Oz was a fantasy world where all your dreams could came true, but in reality, we later learn that it The Great Oz was an illusion. There certainly is an analogy to the high-flying US during the Roaring 20s and later exposed during the Great Depression.

While billed as a family movie, this is not a movie for young children. The flying monkeys and the Wicked Witch are very scary and has led to many children's nightmares. But for adults and older children, The Wizard of Oz is a classic musical film. The music is excellent with many songs that have endured the test of time, such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

Likely you have seen this musical many times, but if not it is definitely a must see musical film.

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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliette gets a 20th century update in this adaptation of the Broadway musical, West Side Story. The Montagues and the Capulets have been replaced with the Jets and the Sharks (bad names that sound more like pee wee football teams than gangs). However, this musical adaptation is superb and it resulted in West Side Story winning 10 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and two Best Supporting Roles.

Adaptations of New York Musicals often lose some of their pizzazz but Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise loaded this musical movie with a great cast and a strong script that capitalized on the unique film medium. Natalie Wood as Maria (Juliette) is of course gorgeous, but she also displays a great depth of character in this classic musical tragedy. Richard Beymer is excellent as Tony (Romeo).

George Chakiris and Rita Morena provided the most stunning performances and both won Oscars for their supporting roles. This film is a must see film and one of the best Broadway musicals ever adapted into a movie musical.

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Singin' in the Rain is both a great musical, with catchy songs and fun dance numbers, and a charming story about budding romance. Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) and Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) are co-stars in a series of movies as an on-screen couple. Lina thinks they have a real relationship, while Don and most others strongly dislike Lina and her self-centered attitude. Because of lagging ratings, Don and partner Cosmo Brown (Donald O'Connor) decide to convert their latest production into a musical. However, Lina can't sing and they decided to bring in a ringer to dub in Lina's singing voice.

Of course, Don falls for the ringer, Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds). The audience also falls in love with Kathy because of her charm and we root for her to take over the lead role. Of course, Lina makes every effort to keep Kathy down by crushing her spirit.

This is an outstanding story and great film musical. The cast is fantastic and also includes Cyd Charisse and Rita Moreno. You will want to watch this musical over and over again. It definitely deserves a spot near the top of the best musicals of all time.

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