Ragtime
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I also say the Light in the Piazza because the score is simply gorgeous.
And also Ragtime.
Right Passion is beautiful too. Notice how with each of Fosca's songs, the melody supports her more and more.
Broadway Star Joined: 10/23/05
In no particular order ...
A Little Night Music
Porgy and Bess
West Side Story
Sunday in the Park with George
The Light in the Piazza
Understudy Joined: 1/11/06
Without doubt, the most beautiful score I have EVER heard is Kristina Fran Duvemala. It leaves me breathless, I just adore it! It will probably not do too well on broadway as it is an 80s style epic (á la Les Mis, Miss Saigon), but it is so wonderful I hope it does succeed.
Second best is Ragtime, and third is Light in the Piazza.
Broadway Star Joined: 9/8/04
At the risk of sounding biased and/or cliche, The Phantom of the Opera. It's my #1 favorite, but there isn't one melody in it that I don't like (yeah, they repeat). Other musicals, I usually pick and choose with even though I love them, too. Including my other Webber fave, The Woman in White.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/04
Most beautiful score? Light in the Piazza
My favorite score, however, is Ragtime.
The Light in the Piazza -- just for the sheer beauty of the music. It's really art music, and it'sso melodic and written so thoughtfully.
MJL's The Wild Party -- it manages to stay true to the era while telling the story thru the music itself
Aspects of Love -- I don't really like ALW or this plot, but I think the music (however reprised it is) is beutiful
Broadway Star Joined: 6/3/03
I used to think Carousel, Aspects, and Phantom were my favorites. But of late it has changed to Phantom and Woman In White. I think the Phantasia cd had something to do with it. It is beautiful.
- Woman in White (Phantasia Suite)
- Passion
- Porgy and Bess
Chorus Member Joined: 1/18/06
Light in the Piazza
Songs for a New World
The Last 5 Years
1) Les Miz
2) Phantom
3) West Side Story
4) Godspell
5) The Wiz
Understudy Joined: 7/28/05
In no particular order
Phantom
Nine
Light in the Piazza
Broadway Star Joined: 3/17/05
Porgy and Bess, Roberta, Sunday in the Park with George, Floyd Collins.
Broadway Star Joined: 12/31/69
The Baker's Wife
Ragtime
South Pacific
The Sound of Music
Sunday in the Park With George
Sweeney Todd
Ragtime
A Little Night Music
Nine
Parade
These are all scores that put me into a dreamy sort of trance when I listen to them. They are auditory poetry.
Hands down I would have to say Passion.
Broadway Star Joined: 7/19/05
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Les Mis
Passion
Ragtime
Many others not on the top of my head...
My vote is for Caroline, Or Change. That score affects me like no other.
Ragtime
Into the Woods
Sweeney Todd
West Side Story
The Phantom of the Opera
Carousel
Sweeney Todd
in no particular order
Piazza
Little Night Music
Ragtime
Sweeney Todd
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