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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath

Had a day of watching films today.

Burlesque was the last one.

Enjoyed but can't help feeling having female company would have made it better.

I want to watch more musicals.

What are you're favs? and fancy someone to watch them with?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fav is Rocky Horror Show

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"Fav is Rocky Horror Show"

Quite a few of my friends love this one. Tim Curry has some amazing films but I'm afraid I didn't get on with this one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Phantom of the Opera

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By *ev and TrevCouple
over a year ago

cardiff


"Phantom of the Opera"

Les mis for me (bev)

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By *oobyliciousnessWoman
over a year ago

outside Llanelli.

The old stuff like

Sound of music

7 brides for 7 brothers

Carousel

Oklahoma

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"Phantom of the Opera"

I have yet to see this

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"Phantom of the Opera

Les mis for me (bev)"

Enjoyed Les mis a lot. Have a few of the songs on my playlist

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"The old stuff like

Sound of music

7 brides for 7 brothers

Carousel

Oklahoma

"

Aside from the sound of music I haven't watched these yet

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By *inacoolWoman
over a year ago

Torfaen

This is a great post - i love the forums for sharing much more varied interests x

In my early childhood during the late ‘60’s & ‘70’s, i absolutely adored watching all the old classic musicals on TV with my mam. Saw The King & I in the cinema as a late night carnival special showing - really increased the buzz (still a child then) Later tho, my sister got hooked on The Wizard of Oz & 7 Brides For 7 Brothers & went on overkill watching them daily, as video players got invented, so i went off the constant breaking into song for no reason vibe. Like u, i never really got into Rocky Horror either, apart from i’d always found Tim Curry & Richard O’Brien to b very hot. Absolute Beginners was a flop in the ‘80’s. Later i got into musicals again when my son was little, esp Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Johnny Depp), as he watched it repeatedly every day. Nowadays, i could watch The Red Shoes, Les Miserables & Miss Saigon forever. An American In Paris is utterly delightful - check the Live streams (or recorded) via the Vue etc cinemas from the National Theatre etc - much variety & can get really transported via the big screen & esp the angles & close ups filmed, even more so than via live stage shows. Matilda & Everyone’s Talking About Jamie r great too. Cabaret’s my all time fave - would love to check that out live, tho the original will always b more special in my heart x

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By *inacoolWoman
over a year ago

Torfaen

Brother Where Art Thou

Moulin Rouge

Kinky Boots

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"Brother Where Art Thou

Moulin Rouge

Kinky Boots

"

Of course I've seen Kinky boots lol but not the others here.

I use to watch The king and I with my nan and cousin when I was younger. I remember enjoying them aswell as Annie.

So far a few have been mentioned I feel I should have seen by now.

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By *inacoolWoman
over a year ago

Torfaen


"Brother Where Art Thou

Moulin Rouge

Kinky Boots

Of course I've seen Kinky boots lol but not the others here.

I use to watch The king and I with my nan and cousin when I was younger. I remember enjoying them aswell as Annie.

So far a few have been mentioned I feel I should have seen by now."

It all depends on whatever u r in the mood for - do u like the romance of them, the lyrics, the score, the choreography, the script, escapism, or just the energy of ‘any excuse for a song & dance’ ? I love all of it, esp the awesomeness in Miss Saigon - how they time their breathwork with singing etc - incredble

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"Brother Where Art Thou

Moulin Rouge

Kinky Boots

Of course I've seen Kinky boots lol but not the others here.

I use to watch The king and I with my nan and cousin when I was younger. I remember enjoying them aswell as Annie.

So far a few have been mentioned I feel I should have seen by now.

It all depends on whatever u r in the mood for - do u like the romance of them, the lyrics, the score, the choreography, the script, escapism, or just the energy of ‘any excuse for a song & dance’ ? I love all of it, esp the awesomeness in Miss Saigon - how they time their breathwork with singing etc - incredble"

Music is emotion in words and tune. So the story/message in the lyrics can get me. Escapism too. I'm a dreamer so enjoy all of that. Problem with being a dreamer is you spend your life asleep lol

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

I’ve been involved in many musicals over the years.

For me, West Side Story is way ahead, thanks to the artistry of Bernstein and Sondheim. The former’s musical score is incredible.

Fiddler on the Roof is also wonderful, with some beautiful music (particularly The Sabbath Prayer).

I’ve grown to appreciate the classic songwriting of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Irving Berlin etc over the years.

I’m not really a fan of more recent ones, though I enjoyed Les Mis way more than I expected.

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By *ev257Man
over a year ago

cardiff

Grease always brings a smile to my face

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By *oobyliciousnessWoman
over a year ago

outside Llanelli.


"This is a great post - i love the forums for sharing much more varied interests x

In my early childhood during the late ‘60’s & ‘70’s, i absolutely adored watching all the old classic musicals on TV with my mam. Saw The King & I in the cinema as a late night carnival special showing - really increased the buzz (still a child then) Later tho, my sister got hooked on The Wizard of Oz & 7 Brides For 7 Brothers & went on overkill watching them daily, as video players got invented, so i went off the constant breaking into song for no reason vibe. Like u, i never really got into Rocky Horror either, apart from i’d always found Tim Curry & Richard O’Brien to b very hot. Absolute Beginners was a flop in the ‘80’s. Later i got into musicals again when my son was little, esp Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Johnny Depp), as he watched it repeatedly every day. Nowadays, i could watch The Red Shoes, Les Miserables & Miss Saigon forever. An American In Paris is utterly delightful - check the Live streams (or recorded) via the Vue etc cinemas from the National Theatre etc - much variety & can get really transported via the big screen & esp the angles & close ups filmed, even more so than via live stage shows. Matilda & Everyone’s Talking About Jamie r great too. Cabaret’s my all time fave - would love to check that out live, tho the original will always b more special in my heart x"

Everyone’s talking about Jamie .. is fantastic.

Miss Saigon great

Lion king outstanding.

I’m not a fan of dirty dancing the musical !!

Really enjoyed Six the musical

I had both Book of Mormon and Hamilton all arranged pre covid

Yes I love the theatre shows and concerts.

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"I’ve been involved in many musicals over the years.

For me, West Side Story is way ahead, thanks to the artistry of Bernstein and Sondheim. The former’s musical score is incredible.

Fiddler on the Roof is also wonderful, with some beautiful music (particularly The Sabbath Prayer).

I’ve grown to appreciate the classic songwriting of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Irving Berlin etc over the years.

I’m not really a fan of more recent ones, though I enjoyed Les Mis way more than I expected.

"

Fiddler on the roof is a favourite of mine. Recently watched the modern West side story.. preferred the original. Same with Footloose. Les mis was good. Greatest showman too

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"Grease always brings a smile to my face"

Oh yes of course. Probably the one I've watched the most

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"This is a great post - i love the forums for sharing much more varied interests x

In my early childhood during the late ‘60’s & ‘70’s, i absolutely adored watching all the old classic musicals on TV with my mam. Saw The King & I in the cinema as a late night carnival special showing - really increased the buzz (still a child then) Later tho, my sister got hooked on The Wizard of Oz & 7 Brides For 7 Brothers & went on overkill watching them daily, as video players got invented, so i went off the constant breaking into song for no reason vibe. Like u, i never really got into Rocky Horror either, apart from i’d always found Tim Curry & Richard O’Brien to b very hot. Absolute Beginners was a flop in the ‘80’s. Later i got into musicals again when my son was little, esp Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Johnny Depp), as he watched it repeatedly every day. Nowadays, i could watch The Red Shoes, Les Miserables & Miss Saigon forever. An American In Paris is utterly delightful - check the Live streams (or recorded) via the Vue etc cinemas from the National Theatre etc - much variety & can get really transported via the big screen & esp the angles & close ups filmed, even more so than via live stage shows. Matilda & Everyone’s Talking About Jamie r great too. Cabaret’s my all time fave - would love to check that out live, tho the original will always b more special in my heart x

Everyone’s talking about Jamie .. is fantastic.

Miss Saigon great

Lion king outstanding.

I’m not a fan of dirty dancing the musical !!

Really enjoyed Six the musical

I had both Book of Mormon and Hamilton all arranged pre covid

Yes I love the theatre shows and concerts. "

I've been wanting to see Book of Mormon.

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By *ooleysCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

Hamilton is on Disney plus.. Really good

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By *ORDERMANMan
over a year ago

wrexham

What was the 50's Hollywood one

About salvation army and attending temperance meeting

Where they end up singing

Stop rocking the boat

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"Hamilton is on Disney plus.. Really good"

I don't have D+

Paused after typing that but keeping it the way it is lol.

If it's not on Youtube or Netflix I don't have easy access.

I shall keep that one in mind though thanks

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"What was the 50's Hollywood one

About salvation army and attending temperance meeting

Where they end up singing

Stop rocking the boat"

I think I know the song thanks to radio2 on sunday but couldn't tell you the musical it's from

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath

Not Rocky horror but watching a Tim Curry fav now.

Muppets Treasure Island

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By *ORDERMANMan
over a year ago

wrexham

Any of the musicals with gene Kelly.don O'connor and grace kelly

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By *eannaTV/TS
over a year ago

Cwmfelifach, nr Newport

My favourites are generally autobiographys, Buddy Holly story, Elvis, Purple Rain, Bohemian Rhapsody, La Bama, Grease and West side story, mainly rock n roll with a touch of romance

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By *adymischiefWoman
over a year ago

Llantrisant


"Any of the musicals with gene Kelly.don O'connor and grace kelly"

Definitely

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"My favourites are generally autobiographys, Buddy Holly story, Elvis, Purple Rain, Bohemian Rhapsody, La Bama, Grease and West side story, mainly rock n roll with a touch of romance "

Bohemian Rhapsody was awesome. Something I could happily watch repeatedly

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By *ORDERMANMan
over a year ago

wrexham


"Any of the musicals with gene Kelly.don O'connor and grace kelly

Definitely "

What's the song where all 3 are singing sitting and dancing on the sofa

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love a film on the sofa cwtched up with Someone may even get naughty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rock of ages

Greatest showman

Phantom

Jersey Boys.

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"Rock of ages

Greatest showman

Phantom

Jersey Boys. "

Greatest Showman songs litter my playlist lol.

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By *ORDERMANMan
over a year ago

wrexham

Is rock of ages the one with don't go rocking the boat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rock of ages

High school musical

Hairspray

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

paint your wagon is my fave musical

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By *ORDERMANMan
over a year ago

wrexham


"paint your wagon is my fave musical "

That's the only song I can sing in tune to

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By *nnasHammerCouple
over a year ago

The Upside Down

Still Crazy. It’s a British comedy about an aging rock band going back on tour. It’s got Billy Connolly, Bill Nighy and Timothy Spall in it. It’s pretty funny and has some good tunes.

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"Still Crazy. It’s a British comedy about an aging rock band going back on tour. It’s got Billy Connolly, Bill Nighy and Timothy Spall in it. It’s pretty funny and has some good tunes. "

Never even heard of this one. Sounds good

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By *inacoolWoman
over a year ago

Torfaen

Oh yes! I’d forgotten about all those too - love Sondheim

Sweeney Todd

Into The Woods

Godspell

Joseph

Bugsy Malone

A Star is Born

Hairspray

Hair

& rock operas

Tommy

Quadrophenia

Just realised musicals have been

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By *inacoolWoman
over a year ago

Torfaen

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By *inacoolWoman
over a year ago

Torfaen


"What was the 50's Hollywood one

About salvation army and attending temperance meeting

Where they end up singing

Stop rocking the boat"

Guys n Dolls

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By *inacoolWoman
over a year ago

Torfaen

Love

Rocket Man

La La Land

I think this thread’s the best i’ve ever enjoyed on Fab - big thanks OP for sharing x

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"Love

Rocket Man

La La Land

I think this thread’s the best i’ve ever enjoyed on Fab - big thanks OP for sharing x"

Your welcome lol.

I struggled with LaLa Land and into the woods..

But Bugsy Malone, Rockef Man, Hairspray., all awesome

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By *ev257Man
over a year ago

cardiff

One good film n very underrated is

Great balls of fire.

The story of yhe 50's rock n roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Love

Rocket Man

La La Land

I think this thread’s the best i’ve ever enjoyed on Fab - big thanks OP for sharing x"

Completely forgot about la la land, really enjoyable, the opening song is on one of my many playlists

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By *oubledip8673Couple
over a year ago

Gwent

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By *oubledip8673Couple
over a year ago

Gwent


"The old stuff like

Sound of music

7 brides for 7 brothers

Carousel

Oklahoma

"

Oh my goodness, yes

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By *reeneyes72Man
over a year ago

aberdare

The original King and I.

I watched it back to back 3 times on my way to Singapore.

More modern is Wicked, great songs.

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By *nnasHammerCouple
over a year ago

The Upside Down

What about Little Shop of Horrors. Such a classic. Feed me Seymour!! Haha.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oliver, My Fair Lady, Grease 1&2, Sound Of Music, Mary Poppins, Paint Your Wagon, Greatest Showman…….. I love musicals, my guilty pleasure (vanilla one )

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By *ORDERMANMan
over a year ago

wrexham


"Oh yes! I’d forgotten about all those too - love Sondheim

Sweeney Todd

Into The Woods

Godspell

Joseph

Bugsy Malone

A Star is Born

Hairspray

Hair

& rock operas

Tommy

Quadrophenia

Just realised musicals have been "

Was just thinking had anyone mentioned Quadrophenia and Tommy

And yo and behold...look who's on the same wavelength

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"The original King and I.

I watched it back to back 3 times on my way to Singapore.

More modern is Wicked, great songs."

I forgot about Wicked. Will have to watch that

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath


"What about Little Shop of Horrors. Such a classic. Feed me Seymour!! Haha. "

I only vaguely remember this. Not seen it since I was in school

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath

I have grabbed copies of some of your suggestions. Shall watch them over the coming week

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By *hunkeeMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Clydach

For me, my favs are Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat, Blood Brothers, phantom, Jeff Waynes War of the worlds (stage version with Richard Burton narrating) and for the sheer campiness Rocky Horror.

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By *hield OP   Man
over a year ago

Neath

That's Miss Saigon and Everyone's talking about Jamie watched.

Watched Sing 2 aswell lol.

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