shirleytemple Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 As I was reading the post titled "What musical would you take on a island" I thought that I could not pick just one. So I was wondering what everybody's top 10 favorite musicals are. Here is my list. 1. High School Musical 2. The Sound of Music 3. The Phantom of the Opera 4. Newies 5. High School Musical 2. 6. Moma Mia 7. Oklahoma 8. Grease 9. High School Musical 3 10. State Fair Lets see here, Annie, Carasel, My Fiar Lady, The King and I, and etc. Oh and Evita....... Link to post Share on other sites
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johnm001 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Hi, there is already a thread devoted to everyone's favorite musicals, in the Your Favorites Section http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/thread.jspa?threadID=141102&tstart=0&start=45 Link to post Share on other sites
Roberta109 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 1. Carousel 2. Chicago 3. South Pacific 4 The Sound of Music 5 West Side Story 6. Gypsy 7. Oklahoma! 8. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 9. Show Boat 10. Rose Marie Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodGolightly Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 > {quote:title=Roberta109 wrote:}{quote} > 9. Show Boat > 10. Rose Marie Which versions of those movies, Roberta? I'm assuming the 1951 Show Boat and the 1936 Rose Marie - they seem to be the most popular ones, usually. Link to post Share on other sites
Roberta109 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Actually I prefer the 1936 Show Boat because of magnificent performance of Irene Dunne as Magnolia Hawks as well as Helen Morgan, who was in the original stage production, 1927, as Julie LaVerne. I also loved the 1951 version because I adore Howard Keel. But, there is no comparison between Irene Dunne and Kathyrn Grayson. Both had gorgeous trained singing voices, but Irene Dunne's acting range and depth moved me to tears in Show Boat. Kathyrn Grayson's strength was her beauty and magnificent voice, but not her acting talent, in my humble opinion. Yes, Rose Marie, 1936, was a standout for me because of the spectacular singing , acting talents of Nelson Eddy and Jeannette MacDonald and their captivating chemistry on screen. The story was not so great, but they were superstars who acted and sang their hearts out in this oh so romantic love story. Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodGolightly Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I would probably select the 1936 version of both of those movies. I really _love_ the actors who were in the 50's versions of both of them, but I don't think those movies are as good as the 1936 ones. Link to post Share on other sites
LonesomePolecat Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I too prefer the 1936 Show Boat---I think it's the best one. Link to post Share on other sites
laurenluvs18 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 These are my top 10 favorite musicals. It was really hard to choose because I love almost every musical I see, especially if it was made in the 1950s. 1. Seven Brides For Seven Brothes 2.Siingin In the Rain 3. Calamity Jane 4.Gentleman Prefer Blondes 5.Meet Me in St. Louis 6.Royal Wedding 7.Easter Parade 8.Bye Bye Birdie 9.Take Me Out to the Ball Game 10.Speedway Message was edited by: laurenluvs18 Link to post Share on other sites
genekelly1 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Good choices!! Mine are: 1. Singin' in the Rain (of course!) 2. The Wizard of Oz 3. Top Hat 4. Anchors Aweigh 5. 42nd Street 6. Broadway Melody of 1936 7. Guys and Dolls 8. Pal Joey 9. For Me and My Gal 10. Babes in Arms Link to post Share on other sites
filmlover81 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 My 10 favourites are in Alphabetical order: Annie Get Your Gun Brigadoon Calamity Jane For Me and My Gal Funny Girl High Society The Jolson Story/Jolson Sings Again Seven Brides For Seven Brothers The Sound of Music Walk The Line Nina Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I'll just name my top 5, in order---The Bandwagon, Singin' in the Rain, Gigi, Pal Joey, My Fair Lady Link to post Share on other sites
Sukhov Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 1.) Ingmar Bergman's Magic Flute (was once scheduled for the TCM Imports but was pulled I think. I hope it shows on TCM some time. Great film!) 2.) Die Dreigroschenoper (1931) 3.) Trouble in Tahiti (2001 version) 4.) A Damsel in Distress (1937) 5.) Rose Marie (1936) Link to post Share on other sites
TheMadKiwi Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Well, as a massive Disney fan, I find that their films tend to take up most of my lists. So, here's what it looks like without them: 1. The Wizard of Oz (1939) 2. Singin' in the Rain (1952) 3. Chicago (2002) 4. Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) 5. Grease (1978) 6. Funny Girl (1968) 7. Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) 8. A Star is Born (1954) 9. The Sound of Music (1965) 10. Little Shop of Horrors (1986) And for those curious, here's what it looks like with them: 1. Alice in Wonderland (1951) 2. The Wizard of Oz (1939) 3. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) 4. The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) 5. Cinderella (1950) 6. Singin' in the Rain (1952) 7. Beauty and the Beast (1991) 8. Aladdin (1992) 9. Sleeping Beauty (1959) 10. Chicago (2002) Link to post Share on other sites
filmnoirguy Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 On 5/6/2009 at 8:09 PM, Roberta109 said: Actually I prefer the 1936 Show Boat because of magnificent performance of Irene Dunne as Magnolia Hawks as well as Helen Morgan, who was in the original stage production, 1927, as Julie LaVerne. I also loved the 1951 version because I adore Howard Keel. But, there is no comparison between Irene Dunne and Kathyrn Grayson. Both had gorgeous trained singing voices, but Irene Dunne's acting range and depth moved me to tears in Show Boat. Kathyrn Grayson's strength was her beauty and magnificent voice, but not her acting talent, in my humble opinion. Yes, Rose Marie, 1936, was a standout for me because of the spectacular singing , acting talents of Nelson Eddy and Jeannette MacDonald and their captivating chemistry on screen. The story was not so great, but they were superstars who acted and sang their hearts out in this oh so romantic love story. I know the critics also prefer the 1936 Show Boat, but for my money, MGM's Technicolor valentine in1951 is best. I don't agree that Grayson lacked acting talent (ever seen her in Kiss Me, Kate?). All three principals, Grayson, Keel and especially Gardner gave excellent performances. Not to mention Joe E. Brown, Agnes Moorehead and Marge & Gower Champion's dancing. Sidebar: Show Boat won the Photoplay Gold Medal Award as Most Popular Movie of 1951, voted on by their readers. Both Ava Gardner and Howard Keel were runners-up in Acting categories. Link to post Share on other sites
Aritosthenes Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Mine Are As Follows.. (Though No Order, Are They; Therein,.) _ Singin In the Rain. The Bandwagon. Anchors Aweigh. Kiss Me Kate. Royal Wedding. Finians Rainbow. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Take Me Out to the Ballgame. The Music Man. IKnow.. (Unless my Tallying's Off).. Thats Nine... 🤷♂️🤷♀️ Those Are My Bees Knees Though.. Link to post Share on other sites
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