The discussion I linked to in Thursday's post got me thinking - what is the greatest musical of them all?
Granted, that segment looked at shows that originated in New York - but it's a fun question to wrestle with.
Everyone would probably have a different answer - and it's made more difficult by the fact that many of us (like me, for instance) haven't seen some of the shows that would be considered.
It would be a challenge just to make a "Top 10" list. A few that leap to mind right away are Guys and Dolls, Fiddler on the Roof, West Side Story, Gypsy, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Jersey Boys... and I'm sure I'm missing lots of amazing shows.
For most of us, it would probably come down to a sentimental favorite - but even then it's a tough call. But it's a lot of fun to think and argue about!
2 comments:
In my opinion, based on longivity and general recognition, no list of "top 10" musicals could be considered valid without having "The Music Man","Oklahoma","My Fair Lady", & "The Sound of Music" in that list.
C.E., those are all excellent shows and certainly should be considered for anyone's Top 10!
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