Musicals

The 1920s were a time of significant change, with the introduction of new music, fashion, and culture. The decade also saw the emergence of “talkies” or motion pictures with sound. As this new medium became increasingly popular, filmmakers started incorporating music into their stories. As we go through the article, we’ll look at some of…

The 1960’s “post-Golden-Age musicals” consisted of both many original works as well as many remakes of plays that premiered in the 1950s. While we’ll discuss these remakes, below we’ll focus on musicals that were originally created in the 60s. So here are the best musicals from the 1960s. We’ll look at musical movies first, then…

Musicals, both in film and the theater, are still going strong. Between the years 2000 – 2009 for example, there were a number of breakout hits that appeared in movie theaters and on stage. Here are the best musicals from the 2000s. We’ll start with musical movies, then showcase musical theater after.

The 30s were known for being a tough time. After the roaring 20s entered the Great Depression, which meant people didn’t have much time or financial resources. However, it’s well known that hard times can bring great art, so there were still a number of beautiful musical performances. Here’s a list of the best musicals…

In this article, we’ll list the top musicals from the 2020s in both the theater and the movies. As well as giving video previews, we share why they’re the best, considering factors like acting, plots, costumes, and box office gross.

While the Golden Age of musicals began in the 1940s, it continued into the 50s decade in full force. It’s characterized by a wonderful mix of both theater and movie musicals, providing an exciting range of entertainment filled with powerful singing and huge dance numbers. Here are the best musicals from the 1950s.

The 40s is still known as the “Golden Age” of musicals because of the huge number of iconic releases from this era. The decade saw a mix of theater and movie musicals that were critically acclaimed and commercially successful. Here are the most popular musicals from the 1940s.

Auditioning for a theater show, competition, band, or live performance can give you the jitters. But it helps immensely to have a song you love! If you’re a young girl looking for the right tune, check out this list of the best audition songs for girls. They vary in terms of lyrics, vocal range, character,…

Musicals in the 90s were characterized by a wider variety of stories, music, and casts than the more restrictive standards in the early 20th century. Many of them have big musical numbers and plot lines filled with surprises. Country music, 1800s settings, Disney shows, and pop/rock were a few common themes, among others. Here are…

It seems like every generation has its smash musical – Gen X had Rent, and today’s Broadway babies adore Hamilton. But Broadway has been generating great shows for decades. Some of the musicals from the 1970s, on Broadway and in the movies, have emerged as timeless classics of the genre. Here are the best ‘70s…