Which musical do you think has stood the test of time?

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   thirdmilleniumposted 14 years ago

   I think it is Fiddler on the Roof.  Or is it Seven brides for seven brothers?

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      Arthur Fontesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Fiddler on the Roof

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   Has_aWayWithWordsposted 14 years ago

   the sound of music seems to be the one that even today kids get into, I think as far as a musical that spans generations and creates interest even from children that is the one that comes to mind. I personally like the music man and the pajama game

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      Mama Sezposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I agree, Sound of Music is a Classic.  My favorite line....in my childhood, I must have done something good. I love it

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         Sa Toyaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I concur- Sound of Music- legendary! Every song is amazing. I love the bit where the girls start crying at the table after pestering Maria, and she makes it out they're such good kids
         
         Grease is a good one and so too is Fiddler on The Roof - real classic there
         
         I'm also gonna add The Wizard of Oz- everything the lion and scarecrow says is funny. Somewhere over the Rainbow is amaing
         
         Love all three

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   Arthur Fontesposted 14 years ago

   I forgot about Grease.

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   GeneralHowitzerposted 14 years ago

   Cats

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   Arthur Fontesposted 14 years ago

   Movie or stage??

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   Uninvited Writerposted 14 years ago

   West Side Story has stood the test of time well.

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   ume blossomposted 14 years ago

   definitely The Sound Of Music!

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   Daniel Carterposted 14 years ago

   West Side Story was considered one of the biggest gambles in its day because it was considered very controversial, due to the racial overtones, the murder on stage, and several other factors. It shocked the public, in fact, but obviously in the positive ways intended.
   
   As a result, it is considered one of the "holy trinity" of musicals on Broadway, having influenced dozens of other shows to follow its lead. I don't know that it's the most influential, because "A Chorus Line" also revolutionized Broadway in a different way. There are also others that have changed the dynamic of stage musicals, but these are just a couple.
   
   It would be hard to narrow down to one or two shows which would be considered the most timeless.

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   The Ropeposted 14 years ago

   All excellent choices here and I concur but would add Phantom of the Opera to the list as well.

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      Sa Toyaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Yes yes yes
      
      I can't believe I forgot this.
      
      It's my fave musical I think- I forgot it was a musical lol
      
      This wins for me followed by all I've I mentioned

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    dyesebel10posted 14 years ago

    Miss Saigon

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    Mike Lickteigposted 14 years ago

    Camelot.  Timeless story that always captures the imagination.  Good music as well.

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    cosetteposted 14 years ago

    i agree with Cats, The Sound of Music and West Side Story. i also love RENT, although it is still fairly new. one of the best shows i ever saw live...

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    TheSituationposted 14 years ago

    Sounds of music for sure. 
    
    I think Rent will because of how great the music is

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    Rochelle Frankposted 14 years ago

    "The King and I" probably at least belongs on the list, but all of the Rogers and Hammerstein ones are great-- and since they are old "test of time" applies.  Then there's always Gilbert and Sullivan-- and  earlier operas like Aida, and Madame Butterfly.

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       The Ropeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Definately "The King and I" has to be on the list but you're right - any R&H is excellent!

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    TheSituationposted 14 years ago

    Guys and Dolls as well

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       cosetteposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       oh i love that one! we used to make new lyrics to "Can Do" for parties at work and stuff. here's a great parody of that song Can Read - Sesame Street:

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    yenajeonposted 14 years ago

    Definitely My Fair Lady. Audrey Hepburn remains a classic!

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       RainySunshineposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Oh, I liked that one too!!
       
       I think Phantom of the Opera has stood the test of time as well.

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    BEAUTYBABEposted 14 years ago

    I think one Musical that goes right back to the beginning and was probably one of the most popular was the one made with Julie Andrew called 'The Sound of Music" I don't think you can go past that, the music is still sung all over the world.

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    NewYorkerposted 14 years ago

    Considering I only saw Rent, CATS and Grease..
    
    None.

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    Alessia Amnesiaposted 14 years ago

    The Rocky Horror Picture Show, an instant cult classic that still gets a lot of attention today. It exposed the secret world of lust and I don't know a single person who dislikes it.

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