How about the BEST musical film adaptations of all time?

[Jane2]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 4:41pm

For me-the very best is a tie between Hedwig and Cabaret.

[Pgenre]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 4:44pm

EXCELLENT choices, Jane.

HEDWIG
CABARET
HAIRSPRAY

2nd Tier:
WEST SIDE STORY
CHICAGO
DREAMGIRLS

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[Jane2]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 4:47pm

thanks, P. In a way, some could say that Hedwig was better than the stage show. Of course, there's nothing like the live show, but I thought the film answered some questions which the show left unanswered.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 4:48pm

EVITA
FUNNY GIRL
HEDWIG
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
SOUND OF MUSIC

[tazber]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 4:48pm

Hairspray
Chicago
King And I
Hair (I'm sure I stand alone on this one)

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[spiderdj82]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 4:49pm

Evita
Hair
Hedwig
Hairspray
Little Shop of Horrors
Oklahoma! (Yeah, I said it)

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 4:50pm

Oh, we GOTTA throw GREASE in here!

[Jane2]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 4:54pm

I liked Hair, Taz. AND Grease!

[StockardFan]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 5:13pm

Grease! For sure!

And I've always loved The Sound of Music.

I also loved the movie adaptation of Chicago.

[Schmerg_The_Impaler]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 5:21pm

I loved Hairspray. Little Shop was great, too (I actually liked the ending better in the film than the stage version), and I actually enjoy the film version of Fiddler on the Roof, even though they cut some of my favorite parts.

But then again, I also really enjoyed Sweeney Todd-- I realize the cast couldn't sing, and they cut my favorite song, but I loved it-- and it's the ONLY Tim Burton film I've ever liked. I'm not a fan of Johnny Depp normally, but I actually liked him in this movie. But maybe that's because I've always detested George Hearn's version of Sweeney and I was sick of seeing it played so melodramatically (my favorite Sweeney Todd was Len Cariou by a mile, even though he didn't even attempt an English accent).

[PalJoey]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 5:25pm

What a nice thread, jane!

I have to agree with Stockard: The Sound of Music is the rare adaptation that actually improves on the original.

Robert Wise's work was brilliant.

[Jane2]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 5:31pm

Thanks, PJ. I didn't want to hijack yours and Taz brought up the topic!

And I have to agree about The Sound of Music.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 5:35pm

WSS
Sound Of Music
Hairspray

[binau]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 5:37pm

Sweeney Todd

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 5:42pm

Despite the significant cuts made to the stage material, I'd say Cabaret.

West Side Story and Chicago are also high on my list.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 5:45pm

The Sound of Music for me, all the way.

[tazber]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 5:55pm

Oh yea, Grease definitely!

Also, 1776 is a classic.

[Q]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 6:01pm

A couple I don't see mentioned that I think are pretty successful are THE MUSIC MAN and KISS ME, KATE.

[DMsquared2]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 6:02pm

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
The Sound of Music

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[spiderdj82]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 6:04pm

Love both Music Man and Kiss Me Kate

[strummergirl]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 6:20pm

Hedwig & The Angry Inch
West Side Story- even though the dubbing went a bit overboard
Cabaret
The Sound of Music
On The Town

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 6:23pm

1. West Side Story
2. Chicago
3. Cabaret
4. Dreamgirls
5. Sweeney Todd

[StockardFan]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 6:31pm

PG, as many times as I've seen it, your avi still creeps me out.

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 6:33pm

I totally agree with The Sound of Music...much better than the stage version.

I also agree that Kiss Me, Kate is a great movie.

When I think about it, though, the movie musicals I like best are those written directly for the screen.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/3/10 at 6:35pm

Definitely KMK

Seeing it in 3 D is an added plus.It was filmed in 3D but generally released flat as it came at the end of the 3D craze.

Updated On: 1/3/10 at 06:35 PM