Though it was adapted into a motion picture in 2005 featuring much of the original Broadway cast, the final performance of the Broadway production was captured and shown in movie theatres as well, later released on DVD and Blu-ray. She plays a teen whose small town life is turned upside down when she's chosen to help send off her favorite singer, Conrad Birdie, to the army. Into the WoodsBefore it was a hit movie starring Meryl Streep and James Corden, Into the Woods was one of Sondheim’s most successful Broadway shows. With songs like “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “Sunrise Sunset,” and more, the story of Tevye the Jewish dairyman and his five daughters became a classic of the canon.Available on: Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, Amazon Prime, iTunes, *Bedknobs and Broomsticks1971Starring: Angela LansburyThis must-see animated/live action hybrid tells the story of Eglantine Price who reluctantly takes in three children displaced by the London Blitz. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renée Zellweger co-star as two lounge singers who get more fame than they ever had before when they're put on trial for murder. It was tough to choose just one of her many musical film roles, but her turn as conniving matchmaker Dolly Levi had to be it. Peter PanJ.M. While it used to be a rare treat when a Broadway show was filmed live on stage, it’s become more and more common today—great news for Broadway fans! The 2019 revival starred Will Chase and Kelli O’Hara. Her secret? Clearly the 70s were the Golden Age of movie musicals and this story of a Jewish peasant trying to marry off his daughters is no exception. The original production was never filmed for home release—though there is a fascinating documentary (Original Cast Album: Company) that captures the original cast album’s recording session—but a 2006 Broadway revival directed by John Doyle and starring Raúl Esparza was filmed for broadcast on PBS. Available for streaming on BroadwayHD and DVD. Where's all my soul sisters? Andrew Lloyd Webber's retelling of the story of Jesus in his final days set to a rock score is admittedly not an easy sell. Given the play’s immense length, home viewing might be the best way to watch; you can take an intermission whenever you like. It was this production that made theatre history when it became the first Broadway show to be live streamed, and only the second to be broadcast live (following Carol Channing in Show Girl in 1961, which was broadcast live on pay-per-view TV in Canada). The show gave us such songs as “The Ladies Who Lunch,” “Sorry Grateful,” “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” and “Being Alive,” and ushered in a new era of daring musical theatre on Broadway. The story of Sandy and Danny's attempt to make their summer romance continue into the school year despite high school social politics getting in the way is as popular as ever over 40 years after its release. FalsettosWilliam Finn and James Lapine’s 1992 musical Falsettos is actually a combination of two earlier one-act musicals, March of the Falsettos and Falsettoland. Plus, adding John Legend to the cast of an already stacked movie musical is an easy way to put yourself over the top. Tony Straiges’ Tony-winning scenic design stands up over 30 years later for how brilliantly it realizes impressionist painter Georges Seurat’s iconic painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, and it doesn’t hurt that the original cast included Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin. Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund. This under-the-radar British flick told the story of an aspiring Irish country singer trying to achieve her dreams after a stint in prison. Broadway may be shutdown, but there is no shortage of musicals to watch from the comfort of your home. Be it Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers or Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron, the magic of old Hollywood is now available in your home! The story of how P.T. This beloved story of a nanny in England with magical powers is still so popular, they made a sequel over 50 years later. Plus the songs are undeniable moving. The original Broadway production, directed by Harold Prince, was filmed during its national tour. Oprah Magazine participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. This musical drama following a 1960s girl group on their rise to fame earned Hudson an Oscar and blessed the world with a soundtrack that will leave you belting. Songs like "Matchmaker" and "If I Were a Rich Man" will get stuck in your head for weeks after viewing. Musicals about life in show business are a dime a dozen, but this one is a singular sensation. WATCH NOW. Madonna starring in the real-life story of Eva Peron, former First Lady of Argentina, was a pop culture event back in 1996. This colorful French import starring Catherine Deneuve is about a woman left alone and pregnant when the man she falls in love with gets drafted into the Algerian War. The 2016 Broadway revival from Roundabout Theatre Company boasted a cast that included film and TV star Zachary Levi, Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski, and Gavin Creel. Though they were not filmed on a stage, all three are faithful recreations of the original Broadway production in a television studio. An unrivaled musical comedy, you’ll be singing along to songs like “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat” and more.Available on: Google Play, YouTube, Amazon Prime, Oklahoma!1955Starring: Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Gloria GrahameRodgers and Hammerstein’s 1943 classic came to the screen years later, with Agnes De Mille providing her game-changing choreography again to tell the story of Curly and Laurey agains the backdrop of a changing Oklahoma territory.Available on: Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, Amazon Prime, iTunes, Carousel1956Starring: Gordon MacRae, Shirley JonesJulie Jordan falls in love with carnival barker Billy Bigelow. It's best to just assume at this point that any musical involving Queen Latifah is going to be amazing. With a score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman, the movie had long been a cult favorite, so when Disney decided to bring it to the stage with an expanded score, excitement was high. Available to stream on Amazon Prime and BroadwayHD. It enjoyed a run of 12 years and over 5,000 performances. The costumes are something to behold as well. The numbers, which were written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen) and composed by Justin Hurwitz (Whiplash) had a timeless, old school glamour. It may be fun to watch from the comfort of your couch, but it's an experience to see it in a theater with people who can act out every scene. With music by George and Ira Gershwin (like “I’ve Got Rhythm” and “S Wonderful”), the story of ex-GI Jerry and his love for Parisian dancer Lise, is told through stunning dance—including the epic 18-minute finale number.Available on: Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, Amazon Prime, iTunes, Show Boat1951Starring: Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard KeelThe Oscar-nominated movie musical came after the many-times revised musical by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein, about the lives and the romances of a theatre troupe aboard a Mississippi river boat. Whether you're looking for timeless, family-friendly Broadway hits or something more modern, this list of the best movie musicals will guarantee you get a great tune or two stuck in your head.