These are Musicals that I love, but are so much better in movie form than on the stage.
2. Singing in the Rain. Donald O'Connor makes me laugh, Debbie Reynolds is darling...and the dancing of Gene Kelly is dyno-mite. "Yes, Yes, Yes.....NO, No , NO" While dating Wayne, I made a big fuss about this movie. I knew if he loved it as much as I did, we were a match made in cinema heaven. This was pre -video/dvd time, so we had to wait for it to be on tv...and when it was, it was dinner, dessert this movie and cuddling on the couch. He even got used to my high pitched, Lena Lamont impersonation...."I can't stan 'im"
3. The Sound of Music--- Usually when a play comes first the movie is NEVER as good. This is the exception. I even appreciate the new movie songs added like: "I have confidence" and I was happy they took "Crazy planet" out. They really made this story work so much better in movie form and the Alps were gorgeous. Landon loved this movie as a little boy and spent about a year of his life with a blanket on his head acting like he was a nun; he even prayed with his hands in steeple form. He sang high soprano and knew the words to every song.
4. Newsies-- I have a soft spot for dancing teenagers. Love the brooklyn accents...and I even tolerate the Santa Fe song--probably because I have a crush on Christian Bale. Don't put this show on the stage.........please.
5. Yentl -- I was amazed by this story, based on real experiences of a Jewish girl who really wanted to read, learn and study like the boys. I know many would discount this show as a "Best" of movie musicals, but the music is expansive and the story touches me....plus I love to hear Barbra sing.
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I agree with all of them except I've still never seen Newsies! I know!
Newsies is premiering at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey in September.
I remember seeing "Seven Brides..." at the church on movie nights too! I love it. I remember seeing it at Pages Lane theatre years and years ago (Andy was a sophomore and played Gideon). There was an entire section of deaf patrons at the theatre that night, and when Adam began his rendition of "Bless your beautiful Hide" right as he got to the word hide he went way flat. Ouch! Even the deaf people cringed.
Caitlin's favorite movie is "Newsies" (check out her recent FB status) she sleeps with a Christian Bale pillow. I keep telling her... he's really old now. She doesn't care.
REALLY? Yentl?? I barely kept awake and I never ever have that problem (note me/husband at church...).
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