Anyone into musicals?

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Re: Anyone into musicals?

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I really like old musicals. It's like stepping back into an idealised time, even if I know it wasn't really like that. My Fair Lady, in particular, is a great favourite of mine and one I'd watch any time.
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I love musicals! There's nothing like a Broadway show, but I've seen some fantastic stuff at the local high school, too.
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I love older musicals such as Singing in the Rain and My Fair Lady.
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I'm not a fan of musicials usually, but I do love Sweeney Todd! It's brilliant!
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Yes!!! My all-time favorite musical is "Rent"
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Post by Julie Petitbon »

I love musicals! Les Miserables is my favorite and the one I've seen the most. I also loved The Lion King and The Greatest Showman. Moulin Rouge is one of my all-time favorite movie musicals. At a close second is Little Shop of Horrors.
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I love musicals! Les Mis and Hamilton would be my all-time favorites, but Mamma Mia, The Lion King, the Fiddler in the Roof, Rent... and so many more, have a spot in my heart!
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I was about my 5 year old daughter's age when I first saw The Wizard of Oz and still like it. I even got her hooked on it now, we actually just got the music CD today at a book sale !
I also really enjoy The Sound of Music and The Phantom of the Opera.
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I love musicals. everything from Disney movies (yes, they count since they have some of the best soundtracks) to Broadway productions. I tend to lean towards the big showy movie musicals. Think The Greatest Showman, Burlesque, or Les Miserable.
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In love with musicals, but I guess my tastes run more to classic films like Singin’ in the Rain and Oklahoma! But The Greatest Showman did a fabulous job as a modern day musical. Love that movie!
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I'm very Old School in my movie musical fandom. I love The Wizard of Oz, The Harvey Girls, Anything Goes, West Side Story, & Camelot.

As far as newer/more recent musicals, I like A Chorus Line, Rent, and Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
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I've been in several shows, and have gotten into listening to musicals as well! I love Hamilton, Waitress, Dear Evan Hansen, Something Rotten, and the Aladdin soundtracks!
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I like musicals. The Greatest Showman is my favorite one. It was beautiful.
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I like high school musical and rock camp they are amazing.
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Absolutely!

My friend got me into Heathers, then Hamilton, Jekyl and Hyde, then 36 Questions (all of which I 100 percent recommend), then I found Dear Evan Hansen and Be More Chill.

Totally down for suggestions based on my enjoyment of these :D
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