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By *hield OP Man
over a year ago
Neath |
Had a day of watching films today.
Burlesque was the last one.
Enjoyed but can't help feeling having female company would have made it better.
I want to watch more musicals.
What are you're favs? and fancy someone to watch them with?
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By *inacoolWoman
over a year ago
Torfaen |
This is a great post - i love the forums for sharing much more varied interests x
In my early childhood during the late ‘60’s & ‘70’s, i absolutely adored watching all the old classic musicals on TV with my mam. Saw The King & I in the cinema as a late night carnival special showing - really increased the buzz (still a child then) Later tho, my sister got hooked on The Wizard of Oz & 7 Brides For 7 Brothers & went on overkill watching them daily, as video players got invented, so i went off the constant breaking into song for no reason vibe. Like u, i never really got into Rocky Horror either, apart from i’d always found Tim Curry & Richard O’Brien to b very hot. Absolute Beginners was a flop in the ‘80’s. Later i got into musicals again when my son was little, esp Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Johnny Depp), as he watched it repeatedly every day. Nowadays, i could watch The Red Shoes, Les Miserables & Miss Saigon forever. An American In Paris is utterly delightful - check the Live streams (or recorded) via the Vue etc cinemas from the National Theatre etc - much variety & can get really transported via the big screen & esp the angles & close ups filmed, even more so than via live stage shows. Matilda & Everyone’s Talking About Jamie r great too. Cabaret’s my all time fave - would love to check that out live, tho the original will always b more special in my heart x |
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By *hield OP Man
over a year ago
Neath |
"Brother Where Art Thou
Moulin Rouge
Kinky Boots
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Of course I've seen Kinky boots lol but not the others here.
I use to watch The king and I with my nan and cousin when I was younger. I remember enjoying them aswell as Annie.
So far a few have been mentioned I feel I should have seen by now. |
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By *inacoolWoman
over a year ago
Torfaen |
"Brother Where Art Thou
Moulin Rouge
Kinky Boots
Of course I've seen Kinky boots lol but not the others here.
I use to watch The king and I with my nan and cousin when I was younger. I remember enjoying them aswell as Annie.
So far a few have been mentioned I feel I should have seen by now."
It all depends on whatever u r in the mood for - do u like the romance of them, the lyrics, the score, the choreography, the script, escapism, or just the energy of ‘any excuse for a song & dance’ ? I love all of it, esp the awesomeness in Miss Saigon - how they time their breathwork with singing etc - incredble |
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By *hield OP Man
over a year ago
Neath |
"Brother Where Art Thou
Moulin Rouge
Kinky Boots
Of course I've seen Kinky boots lol but not the others here.
I use to watch The king and I with my nan and cousin when I was younger. I remember enjoying them aswell as Annie.
So far a few have been mentioned I feel I should have seen by now.
It all depends on whatever u r in the mood for - do u like the romance of them, the lyrics, the score, the choreography, the script, escapism, or just the energy of ‘any excuse for a song & dance’ ? I love all of it, esp the awesomeness in Miss Saigon - how they time their breathwork with singing etc - incredble"
Music is emotion in words and tune. So the story/message in the lyrics can get me. Escapism too. I'm a dreamer so enjoy all of that. Problem with being a dreamer is you spend your life asleep lol |
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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago
West Wales and Cardiff |
I’ve been involved in many musicals over the years.
For me, West Side Story is way ahead, thanks to the artistry of Bernstein and Sondheim. The former’s musical score is incredible.
Fiddler on the Roof is also wonderful, with some beautiful music (particularly The Sabbath Prayer).
I’ve grown to appreciate the classic songwriting of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Irving Berlin etc over the years.
I’m not really a fan of more recent ones, though I enjoyed Les Mis way more than I expected.
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"This is a great post - i love the forums for sharing much more varied interests x
In my early childhood during the late ‘60’s & ‘70’s, i absolutely adored watching all the old classic musicals on TV with my mam. Saw The King & I in the cinema as a late night carnival special showing - really increased the buzz (still a child then) Later tho, my sister got hooked on The Wizard of Oz & 7 Brides For 7 Brothers & went on overkill watching them daily, as video players got invented, so i went off the constant breaking into song for no reason vibe. Like u, i never really got into Rocky Horror either, apart from i’d always found Tim Curry & Richard O’Brien to b very hot. Absolute Beginners was a flop in the ‘80’s. Later i got into musicals again when my son was little, esp Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Johnny Depp), as he watched it repeatedly every day. Nowadays, i could watch The Red Shoes, Les Miserables & Miss Saigon forever. An American In Paris is utterly delightful - check the Live streams (or recorded) via the Vue etc cinemas from the National Theatre etc - much variety & can get really transported via the big screen & esp the angles & close ups filmed, even more so than via live stage shows. Matilda & Everyone’s Talking About Jamie r great too. Cabaret’s my all time fave - would love to check that out live, tho the original will always b more special in my heart x"
Everyone’s talking about Jamie .. is fantastic.
Miss Saigon great
Lion king outstanding.
I’m not a fan of dirty dancing the musical !!
Really enjoyed Six the musical
I had both Book of Mormon and Hamilton all arranged pre covid
Yes I love the theatre shows and concerts. |
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By *hield OP Man
over a year ago
Neath |
"I’ve been involved in many musicals over the years.
For me, West Side Story is way ahead, thanks to the artistry of Bernstein and Sondheim. The former’s musical score is incredible.
Fiddler on the Roof is also wonderful, with some beautiful music (particularly The Sabbath Prayer).
I’ve grown to appreciate the classic songwriting of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Irving Berlin etc over the years.
I’m not really a fan of more recent ones, though I enjoyed Les Mis way more than I expected.
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Fiddler on the roof is a favourite of mine. Recently watched the modern West side story.. preferred the original. Same with Footloose. Les mis was good. Greatest showman too |
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By *hield OP Man
over a year ago
Neath |
"This is a great post - i love the forums for sharing much more varied interests x
In my early childhood during the late ‘60’s & ‘70’s, i absolutely adored watching all the old classic musicals on TV with my mam. Saw The King & I in the cinema as a late night carnival special showing - really increased the buzz (still a child then) Later tho, my sister got hooked on The Wizard of Oz & 7 Brides For 7 Brothers & went on overkill watching them daily, as video players got invented, so i went off the constant breaking into song for no reason vibe. Like u, i never really got into Rocky Horror either, apart from i’d always found Tim Curry & Richard O’Brien to b very hot. Absolute Beginners was a flop in the ‘80’s. Later i got into musicals again when my son was little, esp Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Johnny Depp), as he watched it repeatedly every day. Nowadays, i could watch The Red Shoes, Les Miserables & Miss Saigon forever. An American In Paris is utterly delightful - check the Live streams (or recorded) via the Vue etc cinemas from the National Theatre etc - much variety & can get really transported via the big screen & esp the angles & close ups filmed, even more so than via live stage shows. Matilda & Everyone’s Talking About Jamie r great too. Cabaret’s my all time fave - would love to check that out live, tho the original will always b more special in my heart x
Everyone’s talking about Jamie .. is fantastic.
Miss Saigon great
Lion king outstanding.
I’m not a fan of dirty dancing the musical !!
Really enjoyed Six the musical
I had both Book of Mormon and Hamilton all arranged pre covid
Yes I love the theatre shows and concerts. "
I've been wanting to see Book of Mormon. |
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By *hield OP Man
over a year ago
Neath |
"Hamilton is on Disney plus.. Really good"
I don't have D+
Paused after typing that but keeping it the way it is lol.
If it's not on Youtube or Netflix I don't have easy access.
I shall keep that one in mind though thanks |
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By *hield OP Man
over a year ago
Neath |
"What was the 50's Hollywood one
About salvation army and attending temperance meeting
Where they end up singing
Stop rocking the boat"
I think I know the song thanks to radio2 on sunday but couldn't tell you the musical it's from |
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By *eannaTV/TS
over a year ago
Cwmfelifach, nr Newport |
My favourites are generally autobiographys, Buddy Holly story, Elvis, Purple Rain, Bohemian Rhapsody, La Bama, Grease and West side story, mainly rock n roll with a touch of romance  |
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By *hield OP Man
over a year ago
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"My favourites are generally autobiographys, Buddy Holly story, Elvis, Purple Rain, Bohemian Rhapsody, La Bama, Grease and West side story, mainly rock n roll with a touch of romance "
Bohemian Rhapsody was awesome. Something I could happily watch repeatedly |
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By *hield OP Man
over a year ago
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"Still Crazy. It’s a British comedy about an aging rock band going back on tour. It’s got Billy Connolly, Bill Nighy and Timothy Spall in it. It’s pretty funny and has some good tunes. "
Never even heard of this one. Sounds good |
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By *inacoolWoman
over a year ago
Torfaen |
Oh yes! I’d forgotten about all those too - love Sondheim
Sweeney Todd
Into The Woods
Godspell
Joseph
Bugsy Malone
A Star is Born
Hairspray
Hair
& rock operas
Tommy
Quadrophenia
Just realised musicals have been |
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By *hield OP Man
over a year ago
Neath |
"Love
Rocket Man
La La Land
I think this thread’s the best i’ve ever enjoyed on Fab - big thanks OP for sharing x"
Your welcome lol.
I struggled with LaLa Land and into the woods..
But Bugsy Malone, Rockef Man, Hairspray., all awesome |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Love
Rocket Man
La La Land
I think this thread’s the best i’ve ever enjoyed on Fab - big thanks OP for sharing x"
Completely forgot about la la land, really enjoyable, the opening song is on one of my many playlists |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Oliver, My Fair Lady, Grease 1&2, Sound Of Music, Mary Poppins, Paint Your Wagon, Greatest Showman…….. I love musicals, my guilty pleasure (vanilla one  ) |
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"Oh yes! I’d forgotten about all those too - love Sondheim
Sweeney Todd
Into The Woods
Godspell
Joseph
Bugsy Malone
A Star is Born
Hairspray
Hair
& rock operas
Tommy
Quadrophenia
Just realised musicals have been "
Was just thinking had anyone mentioned Quadrophenia and Tommy
And yo and behold...look who's on the same wavelength |
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For me, my favs are Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat, Blood Brothers, phantom, Jeff Waynes War of the worlds (stage version with Richard Burton narrating) and for the sheer campiness Rocky Horror. |
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