Sheilaz Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 As Dan's excellent "Worst Film" Thread has degenerated into "Musicals That I Love & To Which I Know All The Words..." (later to be renamed "Somebody Stop Her Singing"), I thought it would be timely to introduce a new topic. Many of us have agreed on Sound of Music, Oliver (yes, every single word ), Les Mis, Joseph & Carousel. Re the latter, my neck goes tingly if I hear "You'll Never Walk Alone" sung well. (Good anthem, Liverpool) Camelot! I love all the songs in that one. I was going to try & book "Billy Elliott" in London for Friday, with both daughters. (Sorry Sarah*, love the film too ) but found it's recommended unsuitable under 12...swearing & violence, so we'll go another time without Esther. So, we're going to Guys & Dolls! Now there's a great musical! This must be 4th production for me, we're really looking forward to it. (Yes, gambling, prohibition moonlighting etc not ideal for 9 yr old, but at least she won't be scared or scarred!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooked Chicken Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Guys and Dolls - saw it a few weeks ago - had great seats and Ewan McGreggor was brill (and gorgeous). I'd see it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Les Miserables Miss Saigon Jesus Christ Superstar Carousel Grease Oliver! My Fair Lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Barbara Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Les Mis My Fair Lady Sound of Music (yes i have dressed as a nun for the sing-a-long) Little shop of horrors Seven Brides for Seven Brothers *goes off into rendition of bless your beautiful hide* Chicago A friend of mine (very anti-musical) took his wife to see Billy Elliott at the week end and humbly admitted it was the best thing he'd seen in a long long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! I forgot that one!! (why whisper? it's a classic ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Barbara Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 ...I whispered cos i even do audrey's voice when i sing her bits..... *starts singing the dentist song to pass the time* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 We went to see Acorn Antiques - The Musical, this year. Absoloutly brilliant. Victoria Woods song lyrics were just slendid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Calamity Jane (Yes, I do have a thing for the young Howard Keel!) Gypsy Moulin Rouge The Adventures of Pricilla, Queen of the Dessert (Not sure if this is a true Musical, but it has a lot of good songs & fab dancing by 3 drag queens!) These are some of my favourites (you will notice the complete lack of Billy Elliott!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Cabaret West Side Story Joseph Sound of Music Godspell Les Miserables Oliver! My Fair Lady Also a couple of Operettas - Pirates of Penzance and the Mikado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 ...I whispered cos i even do audrey's voice when i sing her bits..... *starts singing the dentist song to pass the time* We've just got back from the dentist and I always think of Steve Martin when I'm there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 SINGING IN THE RAIN... just singing in the rain....what a glorious feeling, I'm happy again...pom tiddly pom pom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 HIGH SOCIETY (why are we shouting, Gina ??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Well, I was shouting because I got a bit excited when I thought of Singing in the Rain. Small things eh What's your excuse Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Does anyone remember HALF A SIXPENCE with Tommy Steele? It was flimed along the riverbank in Henley,where I live (although before my time!) My Grandad looked a lot like Tommy Steele when he was younger, & used to get asked for his autiograph all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I got carried away too singing all the great songs! Well, did you eva? Who wants to be a millionaire? Excellent stuff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Oh, yes I've seen that times Sarah. It always seemed to be on just after we'd eaten Sunday lunch, so me and Dad used to veg out infront of the TV. My grandad looked like Fred Astaire....I'll try scanning in a photo....(He was called Fred too!) TOP HAT. What a film (sorry I'm shouting again ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Here he is! Well, I think he looks like Fred anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I wish I had an old photo of my Grandad Yes, he does look like Fred Astaire....could he dance? And look at those clothes - people were so much smarter back then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Can you believe they were on the beach then Sarah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 My Grandad was always immaculately turned out even to weed the garden, bless his sweet socks. Always had a shirt and tie and one of Grandma's hand knitted jumpers on. Those were the days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Aaaaaah, musicals - you just can't beat them! An excellent way to get the ironing done on a Saturday afternoon! Favourites have to be Annie Joseph - did both of these at primary - still remember all the words! Oklahoma! - dona at High School - remember all the words to that as well! Little Shop of Horrors - absolute classic! Wizard of Oz - Caity loves it almost as much as me! Easter Parade Meet me in St Louis ......... the list could go on and on - I'm not sure I've ever seen a musical I disliked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Dan, that's twice I have agreed with you (Grease and Rocky Horror) You must be slipping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 Love those 2 as well! Did anyone else see "Rent"? It had a comparatively short theatre run (twice ) but was excellent. Guys & Dolls on Friday lived up to expectation & was fabulous. Gina, loved the photo of Granda/Fred Astaire, how dignified. Funny thing is, looks exactly like my parents in the background, right down to the camera case strap! Wouldn't it be so funny if it was! Although I suppose most women had that same hairstyle! How about 1946? Do you know which beach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Oh Gosh Sheila..how bizarre would that be? I'll ask my Mum when and where it was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleata Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 i like the version of pirates of penzance. the one with kevin kline and angela landsbury. cant find it anywhere on dvd tho. shame. used to love it as a kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
