#51
Posted: 12/14/04 at 5:48am
EVITA,perhaps..
Updated On: 12/14/04 at 05:48 AM
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#52
Posted: 12/14/04 at 7:33am
Sweeney Todd is PERFECT. The streamlining of Book, Music and Lyrics is phenomenal. However, as it does not contain dance, one could not call it definative of the genre (as has been mentioned).
West Side Story takes that cake.
Gypsy almost takes that cake.
Wicked doesn't even take a crumb.
Porgy and Bess is just a phenomenal score, whether or not it is an opera or a musical. It has some of the most wonderful musics ever composed. "Bess, You is my Woman" is one of the most wonderful duets both to sing and listen to. "Summertime" is just a gem. "My Man's Gone Now" is so moving, and brilliant in the way it captures Serena's grief. I could go on...but I won't.
West Side Story takes that cake.
Gypsy almost takes that cake.
Wicked doesn't even take a crumb.
Porgy and Bess is just a phenomenal score, whether or not it is an opera or a musical. It has some of the most wonderful musics ever composed. "Bess, You is my Woman" is one of the most wonderful duets both to sing and listen to. "Summertime" is just a gem. "My Man's Gone Now" is so moving, and brilliant in the way it captures Serena's grief. I could go on...but I won't.
#53
Posted: 12/14/04 at 9:49am
In terms of perfection, I would pick West Side Story, Passion, and Assassins. I thought the structure was great for all 3 and they all happen to be by Sondheim.
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#54
Posted: 12/14/04 at 10:28am
Has to be Les Mis for me!
I love the characters, the story, the music... there isn't anything I really don't enjoy about it.
I love the characters, the story, the music... there isn't anything I really don't enjoy about it.
#55
Posted: 12/14/04 at 10:51am
Personally Sweeney but I don't think it has happened yet I mean...the PERFECT musical
Perfect implies that it would AT LEAST have to appeal to all ages and I really don't think there is one that does yet.
So I am still waiting for it to happen
Perfect implies that it would AT LEAST have to appeal to all ages and I really don't think there is one that does yet.
So I am still waiting for it to happen
When someone blunders, we say that he makes a misstep. Is it then not clear that all the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill our history books, all the political blunders, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill in dancing. - Moliere
#56
Posted: 12/14/04 at 10:53am
who put the F#CK on there?
When someone blunders, we say that he makes a misstep. Is it then not clear that all the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill our history books, all the political blunders, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill in dancing. - Moliere
#57
Posted: 12/14/04 at 10:56am
This is a really difficult question, because you can never be objective. I mean, how can I classify a musical as perfect, if I didn't love it ? I think that there are no laws in theater, someone can perceive a show as a masterpiece and someone else as pure crap. Art in general, can be judged only through an individual's beliefs and feelings.
So, for me the most whole rounded examples of a musical are
West Side Story, Chicago, Les Mis, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon and Rent. And from the latest ones, Hairspray.
Take care
So, for me the most whole rounded examples of a musical are
West Side Story, Chicago, Les Mis, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon and Rent. And from the latest ones, Hairspray.
Take care
#58
Posted: 12/14/04 at 11:13am
West Side Story and the Sound of Music are two shows that immediately come to mind.
#60
Posted: 12/14/04 at 3:09pm
Well... my personal favorite is Hairspray, but I'm not about to say it's perfect (maybe for me, but not for everyone)
So I'd have to go with Showboat, just because it was the first of it's kind and had pretty much every genre possible. Which would appeal to as many people as possible. My 7 year old cousin just liked looking at the big boat in the movie.
I would say West Side Story, but it made me into a wreck for a week, and I'm still a little mad at it....
So I'd have to go with Showboat, just because it was the first of it's kind and had pretty much every genre possible. Which would appeal to as many people as possible. My 7 year old cousin just liked looking at the big boat in the movie.
I would say West Side Story, but it made me into a wreck for a week, and I'm still a little mad at it....
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#61
Posted: 12/14/04 at 3:16pm
West Side Story is the closest thing to perfection that I know. Its so sad that the year of West Side Story had to be the year of The Music Man because those are probably 2 of the best musicals there ever were, and they couldn't both win the Tony. But I guess in the end, they've both won.
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#62
Posted: 12/14/04 at 3:19pm
I'm actually VERY surprised that WEST SIDE STORY has made this list. Even the creators made changes to their 'perfect' musical for the film. The biggest improvement being 'America'.
People argue about the placement of 'Krupke' and 'Cool' in the film, but, imo, the dramatic arc of the story is better served by the construction of the movie, not the stage piece.
People argue about the placement of 'Krupke' and 'Cool' in the film, but, imo, the dramatic arc of the story is better served by the construction of the movie, not the stage piece.
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#63
Posted: 12/14/04 at 5:27pm
The World Goes 'Round featuring music by Kander & lyrics by Ebb.
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#64
Posted: 12/14/04 at 5:28pm
ah, finally someone refers to Les Miz.
Mine 2 cents:
Les Miz
Fiddler on the roof
Man of La Mancha
Mine 2 cents:
Les Miz
Fiddler on the roof
Man of La Mancha
#65
Posted: 12/14/04 at 5:32pm
I still say Sweeny Todd.
But I agree with Greekmusicalfan. I don't think Art can be perfect, cause it's useless. How can something so useless be perfect?
Sorry, I love Dorian Grey.
But I agree with Greekmusicalfan. I don't think Art can be perfect, cause it's useless. How can something so useless be perfect?
Sorry, I love Dorian Grey.
#66
Posted: 12/14/04 at 5:35pm
i've never seen a 'perfect' musical. there are brilliant ones: like Sweeny Todd, and ones that i like alot: Hair, Taboo, Caroline or Change. But i doubt there will ever be a PERFECT musical.
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#67
Posted: 12/14/04 at 6:17pm
A Chirstmas Carol the Musical. Doesnt get much more perfect than that. Honerable mentions include Sweeney Todd, Gypsy and Porgy and Bess.
#68
Posted: 12/14/04 at 6:36pm
MY FAIR LADY
A CHORUS LINE
GUYS AND DOLLS
WEST SIDE STORY
SHE LOVES ME
SWEENEY TODD (Of course!)
HELLO, DOLLY!
GYPSY
OKLAHOMA!
SHOW BOAT
PORGY AND BESS
A CHORUS LINE
GUYS AND DOLLS
WEST SIDE STORY
SHE LOVES ME
SWEENEY TODD (Of course!)
HELLO, DOLLY!
GYPSY
OKLAHOMA!
SHOW BOAT
PORGY AND BESS
Praying Decca Broadway will put "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" on CD!
#69
Posted: 12/14/04 at 8:39pm
oh geez it's so hard to choose
Sweeney Todd
42nd Street
LSOH
TMM
RENT
The Lion King is actually wonderful
The Music Man
Grease
Gypsy
I love Avenue Q!
ahhh they're are so many more it's just far too hard to choose!!!
Sweeney Todd
42nd Street
LSOH
TMM
RENT
The Lion King is actually wonderful
The Music Man
Grease
Gypsy
I love Avenue Q!
ahhh they're are so many more it's just far too hard to choose!!!
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#70
Posted: 12/14/04 at 8:43pm
I do not know how, but the SWEENEY TODD fans have been multiplying and multiplying.
I remember a time when it would rarely get a mention.
It makes me happy to see it get picked so many times.
I remember a time when it would rarely get a mention.
It makes me happy to see it get picked so many times.
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The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
Updated On: 12/14/04 at 08:43 PM
#71
Posted: 12/14/04 at 8:47pm
aww I love Sweeney Todd! when I first started my bway obsession I knew nothing about it but then my friend got me hooked 
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#73
Posted: 12/14/04 at 9:50pm
SWEENEY TODD gets my vote....
Perfect does not mean appealing to all ages... it's about dramatic structure...and musical themes...
Each character in the musical has a theme that is repised if only as underscoring or counterpoint.
a completely developed plot... and three dimensional characters....
Perfect does not mean appealing to all ages... it's about dramatic structure...and musical themes...
Each character in the musical has a theme that is repised if only as underscoring or counterpoint.
a completely developed plot... and three dimensional characters....
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