Top Ten Stage to Screen Musical Movies

Whether it was on stage first and then went to film or was a movie and then was brought to the stage these are my top ten movie musicals!

1. Sound of Music

This musical is by far a classic and definitely deserves the number one spot.  Directed by Robert Wise he helped bring Rodgers and Hammerstein's wonderfully cheerful musical that explored some very dark times to screen.  A story about Sister Maria and the Von Trap Family during the times of World War Two.

2. Hello Dolly

Although reviews for this movie are less than stellar I think Barbara Streisand is wonderful in it.  There have been many stars that play Dolly throughout the years and Barbara sings the heck out of the songs and I will always picture her as the true Dolly, that is why it's my number two she brings my true Dolly to life.  

3. Les Miserables

This musical has earned unbelievable amounts of success from all of the world sense it opened.  From the tours of the show, to the anniversary concerts, and then the mega success of the movie just proves that the story and songs of this musical is loved and will continue to be loved for a long time.   

4. Mary Poppins

A childhood favorite, this is the story of a magical English nanny to the Banks family.  With songs like Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Chim Chim Cher-ee there isn't much you can't love about this musical.  

5. Grease

With great performances from John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John it is no wonder this musical has stood the test of time.  A story set in the 1950's about high school romance.

6. My Fair Lady

Another classic musical with a wonderful story and songs.  A beautiful performance by Audrey Hepburn, she is completely enchanting, the only drawback is that she didn't sing her own songs in the show.

   

7. Phantom of the Opera

A dark and enchanting story of a girl named Christine Daae who is a beautiful French opera singer and the tale of the man with a deformed face who falls in love with her.  

8. Chicago 

A story of two women on death row, the story of their time in jail and their want of fame as celebrity killers based in Chicago.  With catchy songs like Cell Block Tango and Mr. Cellophane it is no surprise why this musical did so well.    

9. Rocky Horror Picture Show

A story about a couple whose car breaks down and their odd encounter with Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

10. Annie

The last musical on my list, there are plenty more that I love and probably some that I forgot but off the top of my head these are my top ten.  Annie is a story of a little orphan girl's adventures and her story of finding a new family.  

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-PerformingArtsPatron