More4 in the UK did a special on the 100 greatest musicals of all time. Phantom, of course, made the list. But, I thought I'd go throu the entire countdown and add in my opinions.
100. Let's Make Love (1960)
In all honesty, I could have been just fine with out seeing Marilyn Monroe's name on this list.
99. Miss Saigon
Well, I guess if it had to be on this list, #99 is a good slot for it.
98. Bright Eyes (1934)
Stupid Shirley Temple
97. The Cotton Club (1984)
Never heard of it.
96. Lullaby Of Broadway (1951)
Actually, I've never seen this film. I know the song, though.
95. Breaking Glass (1980)
Never heard of it.
94. Sholay (1975)
You know, for being the Greatest 100...thee's sure a lot of musicals on this list that I've never heard of.
93. How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying (1967)
I'm surprised this isn't higher up on the list.
92. The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
A big, fat "never heard of it."
91. Everyone Say I Love You (1996)
I own this movie. But, I've yet to watch it. I guess I'll have to get around to that.
90. Cry Baby (1990)
This movie was kinda stupid. But, Johnny Depp was in it. So, that makes up for it in more ways than one :)
89. A Little Night Music (1977)
I've heard of it. But, I've never seen it. I hate the song, "Send In the Clowns."
88. For Me And My Gal (1942)
Never seen it. But, I like Gene Kelly.
87. Million Dollar Mermaid (1952)
Never heard of it.
86. There's No Business Like Show Business (1954)
*sigh* Again with the Marilyn Monroe.
85. Funny Face (1957)
I liked this film. I liked Fred Astaire, although I don't think he was hot enough to ever be a romantic lead. I like Audrey Hepburn, also :)
84. Ziegfeld Follies (1946)
Never seen it. Never had enough interest in it to see it.
83. A Star Is Born (1976)
I've only ever seen parts of this movie. Barbra's in it.
82. Anything Goes
Never seen it, although I have heard of it...vaguely.
81. Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
I don't care what anybody else says. This movie is stupid.
80. Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Everything I've heard from this musical I've loved. I want to see it bad. Johnny Depp is supposed to be a the film directed by Tim Burton.
79. All that Jazz (1979)
I've only ever seen bits and pieces from it.
78. Hedwig And The Angry Inch (2001)
I've heard much about this movie, but I've never had the opportunity to sit and watch it. I shall have to keep an eye out for it being on HBO.
77. Porgy and Bess (1959)
I've heard of it and seen some select scenes in specials. But, I've not seen it.
76. Dancer in the Dark (2000)
WTF is this movie doing on this list?!
75. Dil Se [From The Heart] (1998)
Oh! This is the movie that has that song "Chaiyya Chaiyya!" I think I'm going to have to buy this film.
74. Shall We Dance? (1937)
No, we shant.
73. Half A Sixpence (1967)
Never heard of it.
72. Godspell (1973)
I refuse to acknowledge that this movie is really on this list.
71. Show Boat (1951)
Never seen it. I've heard plenty about it, though.
70. Gigi (1958)
I've never had any desire to see this film.
69. The Producers (1968)
This movie was a musical?? I mean, it was about a musical. But, I don't recall it really being a musical.
68. Kiss Me Kate (1953)
Kiss off, Kate. J/K...I've actually never seen it.
67. Doctor Dolittle (1967)
This movie did little for me.
66. Gypsy (1962)
What can I say? I love Bette Midler.
65. The Jazz Singer (1927)
The first "talkie." I've only ever seen one scene from this film, and it's the scene that's in ever documentary ever made about movie history.
64. Easter Parade (1948)
Never seen it.
63. Jailhouse Rock (1957)
If you only knew just how many times I've had to sit through this movie you'd feel truely sorry for me.
62. Sweet Charity (1969)
I've not yet had the opportunity to see this film. But, I want to.
61. Scrooge (1970)
Never heard of...wait...no, I've never heard of it.
60. Top Hat (1935)
"When we're out, together, dancing cheek to cheek..." Yea, I liked this film. But, only in parts.
59. Funny Girl (1968)
Shut up! I can like this movie if I want to!
58. An American In Paris (1951)
I've not seen it. But, I know it's plot.
57. Paint your Wagon (1969)
I'd never heard of this musical before a few months ago when my mom requested "They Call the Wind Maria" to be placed on a mixed CD for her.
56. Meet me in St. Louis (1944)
Yeah...you go on up ahead. I'll catch up. Really.
55. Hair (1979)
Yes! My hair like Jesus wore it! Hallelujah I adore it!!!
54. On The Town (1949)
Damn, Gene Kelly made a lot of musicals that I've never heard of.
53. Cinderella (1950)
OMG! The Cartoon! That's so cute, though...I don't believe this to be Disney's best musical.
52. Carmen Jones
Never heard of it.
51. Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967)
I've not seen the movie with Julie Andrews. But, I got to see the stage production last time it came to L.A. I liked it.
50. Hello Dolly (1969)
One of my favorites.
49. Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
I bet I can sing this entire movie from memory. I used to switch off between this one and the Great Muppet Caper. Yeah, this movie rocked!
48. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
Shut up, Marilyn!
47. Summer Holiday (1963)
It's not ringing any bells. Never heard of it.
46. A Chorus Line (1985)
I always have trouble deciding if I like this or FAME better.
45. A Star Is Born (1954)
I'll have to take your word for it.
44. Tommy (1975)
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball! Yes, he does!
43. Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (1937)
I'll be sure to pass this news on to my mom :)
42. Starlight Express
Ah, yes...lets torture singers by making them keep balance on a really odd shaped stage...and, place wheels on their feet! Wheee!!!
41. Carousel
I hate this movie. H.A.T.E. it.
40. 8 Mile (2002)
8 Mile, although a good movie, is not a musical! I'll be it, there's music in it. (I'm not even going to bother arguing the rap=/=music thing) But, it's not a musical.
39. South Pacific (1958)
I knew this movie was going to make the list. For the life of me I don't see it's appeal.
38. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
I honestly believe Time Burton was sitting around one day thinking, "What type of movie would really make Stacey smile?" And, this was it :)
37. White Christmas (1954)
Blah.
36. Guys and Dolls (1955)
Sue me, sue me. What can you do me? I love this movie!
35. Oklahoma (1955)
This movie is O.K. :)
34. High Society (1956)
I think I'm thinking of a different movie that's not a musical. But, I can't for the life of me get a visual of what this movie is.
33. Fiddler on the Roof
I find it hard to believe that there are 32 musicals that are better than Fiddler on the Roof. This movie never gets old. In fact, I just watched it today.
32. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
Stupid movie. Stupid, stupid, stupid.
31. Blood Brothers
Never seen it. But, I've heard of it.
30. Cats (1981-2002)
I saw it. I liked it (but not better than Fiddler on the Roof)
29. Fame (1980)
I once named a fish after this movie :)
28. Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
This musical has it's moments
27. Jungle Book (1968)
Oh, come on! The Jungle Book?!!?
26. Annie (1982)
This movie didn't need to be so high up on this list.
25. Calamity Jane (1953)
Calamity Jane???
24. The Blues Brothers (1980)
*sigh* Whatever. Were they running out of real musicals to place on this list or what?
23. The King And I (1956)
Finally! A musical that makes me whistle a happy tune!!
22. Evita (1996)
Actually, I liked this film. I should buy it on DVD.
21. Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
I'm so glad this movie is on the list! It could stand to be a little higher, though.
20. The Phantom of the Opera
Well, if you're at this website then you already know how I feel about this story and musical. How it only got #20 is beyond me. Especially when the next musical up on the list I've never even heard of.
19. Bugsy Malone (1976)
Why am I imagining this to be like a Bugs Bunny cartoon?
18. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
This musical is, actually, part of a very fond teenage memory. It was the first time my best friend and I went to the theatre. It was a lot of fun!
17. Cabaret (1972)
Liza Minnelli kinda freaks me out. But, I think she was supposed to be creepy in this movie. So, I"ll go with it. (Still don't think it's better than Phantom.)
16. Willy Wonka And the Chocolate Factory (1971)
This movie makes my heart sing: "Cheer up, Charlie!!!!!"
15. Les Miserables
I've yet to see this musical. But, I've see the reocording of the "dream cast." I now the songs by heart. I'd really like to see it.
14. The Lion King (1994)
I've seen the movie and the stage version of this show (twice). I liked it. I was really impressed. It's Hamlet goes saffari ;)
13. Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Once More With Feeling
I thought I was seeing things when I noticed this on the list. And, in the top twenty! I have nothing more to say other than it totally deserves to be right where it is!
12. My Fair Lady (1964)
This movie keeps me dancing all night :)
11. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
Oh, please.
10. Moulin Rouge (2001)
Excuse me while I put this list to the side and I go and rewatch this movie for the 200th time. Thank you.
9. Oliver! (1968)
Ha! This was on t.v. today! I didn't watch it ;)
8. Chicago (2002)
Hey, I was really impressed with this movie, also. If more musicals were turned into movies as correctly as this one everyone would love musicals.
7. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Whoa! I haven't seen this movie in a very long time. I wonder if they'd make me go through the virgin sacrifice again.
6. Singin' In The Rain (1952)
It's been even longer since I've seen this movie. I really should buy it.
5. Mary Poppins (1964)
Oh my gosh! It's Mary Poppins! I wonder if my niece has ever seen this. Oh, I'm sitting her down and making her watch this!
4. West Side Story (1961)
A must see for every music lover. In fact, at my high school it was a must see for any english class reading "Romeo and Juliet."
3. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
When I was little there was a family challenge to see if I could stay up for the ending of this movie. I was one of those kids that liked to go to sleep early. Hard as I tried, I never seemed to make it past the poppies scene. I didn't know the ending of this movie until I was 11 years old.
2. The Sound Of Music (1965)
Yes, the hills are alive...RUN!!!! ;)
1. Grease (1978)
Grease is the word...I guess. I do really like this movie. In fact, when my niece was a baby I used to sit her on my lap and make her do the "hand-jive" along with the movie. I rather disagree with with being in the #1 spot. But, hey, this isn't my list.
Other musicals that didn't get a mention that I really like:
Avenue Q
Beauty and the Beast
Bride & Prejudice
Into The Woods
Mamma Mia!
Rent
Wicked
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
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