Must-See Classic Musical Movies

Must-See Classic Musical Movies

I. The Sound of Music

A. Directed by Robert Wise.
B. A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to a Naval officer's children.
C. Known for its beautiful music, stunning scenery, and heartwarming story.

II. Singin' in the Rain

A. Directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen.
B. A silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound.
C. Celebrated for its iconic dance sequences and memorable songs.

III. West Side Story

A. Directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins.
B. Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love.
C. Known for its powerful music, choreography, and timeless story.

IV. My Fair Lady

A. Directed by George Cukor.
B. A snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager that he can make a flower girl presentable in high society.
C. Celebrated for its elegant production and Audrey Hepburn's performance.

V. The Wizard of Oz

A. Directed by Victor Fleming.
B. Dorothy Gale is swept away to a magical land in a tornado and embarks on a quest to see the Wizard.
C. Known for its imaginative story, memorable characters, and iconic songs.

VI. Grease

A. Directed by Randal Kleiser.
B. Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fall in love over the summer and then face high school trials and tribulations.
C. Celebrated for its catchy songs, energetic dance numbers, and nostalgic appeal.

VII. Mary Poppins

A. Directed by Robert Stevenson.
B. In turn-of-the-century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.
C. Known for its imaginative story, charming characters, and beloved songs.

VIII. Cabaret

A. Directed by Bob Fosse.
B. A female girlie club entertainer in Weimar Republic era Berlin romances two men while the Nazi Party rises to power around them.
C. Celebrated for its powerful performances, dark themes, and memorable music.

IX. The Lion King

A. Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff.
B. Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.
C. Known for its beautiful animation, memorable songs, and emotional story.

X. La La Land

A. Directed by Damien Chazelle.
B. While navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for the future.
C. Celebrated for its modern take on classic musicals, beautiful cinematography, and memorable music.