Live Life Team
During the 40s, 50s and 60s musicals were at their prime. They lit up the screens and audiences flocked in to see the latest work of the greats as well as learn the songs and steps to sing and dance along. Here are the top ten classic musicals.
10. Meet Me in St. Louis
One of the classic studio musicals that follows the traditional format. This one stood out because of its major stars.
9. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
A fun filled adventure for the whole family to take.
8. My Fair Lady
Audrey Hepburn in her glory days!
7. The King and I
The King of Siam and the lowly school teacher who he finds himself attracted to. She doesn’t agree with his politics, his way of life or his demeanour but she slowly changes him and learns to adapt. Together they change one another and the entire culture within the palace. A lesson about learning to adapt and accept despite our differences.
6. Oliver
The poor orphan boy that simply asked “is there any more,” It reaches out to your heartstrings and makes you think about society in general and how we teach and treat our orphans.
5. Mary Poppins
She has a bag of tricks and can make everything instantly better. When Mary walks in the room she has a magical way of solving any problem and bringing complete joy and happiness.
4. West Side Story
Great choreography, excellent songs and good acting chops from everyone in the film. The great battles between the Jets and the Sharks and the tragic ending. This made everyone want to read Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
3. The Wizard of Oz
The family film that still inspires tons of Halloween costumes each year and school musicals across the world. The wicked witch and how she tries to stop poor Dorothy from returning home. A girl’s best friend, Toto the dog. A little mixture of everything, some spice and some nice.
2. Singin’ in the Rain
The best dance scenes in musical history. Everyone wanted to go out and tap dance in the rain. The most famous moment, Swinging around the pole in the middle of the street.
1. The Sound of Music
People still learn their musical scales with the doe, ray, me, fah, so, la, tea method. A timeless movie that families continue to watch each and every day.
