Classic Musicals

Musicals, a blend of a story line with singing and dancing. We are all secretly jealous of these characters in the following movies get to live out their lives through song. This classic list will have you singing and dancing along like you are right there on set!

The Sound of Music

The almost three hour long movie is based on true story of the Trapp Family Singers. Julie Andrews plays the governess to a group of children, whose father is a naval officer widower. This is confidently one of the most popular musicals to date and will continue to be with it’s classic songs’ lyrics and the skilful tones that compliment them.

Dance Factor: 5/10 (too emotional to dance, most of the time)

Best Song of the Movie: My Favourite Things

Rocky Horror Picture Show

The 70’s B- Grade movie is based around a newly engaged couple who have a breakdown in the middle of nowhere and have no choice but to stay at the residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. The controversial movie is the longest-running theatrical release in film history and will be a movie that will continue to be love by the generations to come.

Dance Factor: 7/10 (mainly due to Time Warp)

Best Song of the Movie: Over at the Frankenstein Place

Grease

The highest grossing Musical film ever, Grease the original musical love story. This film is in my earliest memories, according to my parents I would watch this religiously. It stars the versatile John Travolta and the Australian Olivia Newton John brought together after their summer love. I guarantee this movie will remain forever iconic.

 

Dance Factor:7/10

Best Song of the Movie: Grease Medley (too hard to pick)

The High School Musical Series

Featuring Zac Efron in his breakout role, Troy Bolton brings the teenage love story brought together by the power of music. This decade’s Grease will surely continue to create the impact it generated from the first movie.

Dance Factor: 8/10

Best Song of the Movie(s): A Night To Remember

Mamma Mia

Based around the songs from ABBA brings the story of Sophie trying to find out who is her father. Starring household names like Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried and Colin Firth it’s no wonder the success that has come from this musical masterpiece and has been declared as the biggest selling DVD ever in the UK, with one in every four households owning a copy. The humour and ABBA melody will make you want watch this movie over and over again.

Dance Factor: 9/10

Best Song of the Movie: Our Last Summer

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