Some of Hollywood’s biggest and best movies have been musicals.
10’Mamma Mia' (2008)
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The musical was first staged in 1999, and the film adaptation followed in 2008.
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The stage musical premiered in 1972, and the film followed six years later, in 1978.
Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer.
8’Hairspray' (2007)
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She uses her newfound influence as a celebrity to bring racial integration to the show.
Both the Broadway musical and its film adaptation were based on the 1988John Watersfilm of the same name.
Its also a very fun movie, especially for one dealing with a serious social issue.
7’Tick, Tick… (2021)
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6’Hedwig and the Anry Inch’ (2001)
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Both versions have their strengths, however.
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5’Chicago' (2002)
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It was then adapted into a film in 2002.
4’Little Shop of Horrors' (1986)
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Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?
Little Shop of Horrorsis a tale about morality, with some wonderfully dark humor.
3’Fiddler on the Roof' (1971)
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The film adaptation ofFiddler on the Roofis a classic movie musical.
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Like the stage musical, it deals with the themes of tradition and the differences between generations.
2’The Sound of Music' (1965)
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Although the musical is great, the film built on its strengths and enhanced it.
For a few years, it held the distinction of being the highest-grossing film of all time.
1’Hair' (1979)
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Rock musicalHairfollows the tribe, a group of hippies in New York City during the Vietnam War.
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It was also notable for pioneering the rock musical.
The book and lyrics were written byGerome RagniandJames Rado, with music byGalt MacDermot.
As a result of the plot changes, some characters are drastically different.
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