jenniferlee Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 We just went to see a high school performance of Oliver. It was pretty good, but not great. But it made me really want to see some great musicals, even if they are just on video. We haven't watched any except sound of music. So I need your best suggestions. And tell me if would be good for all the kids (ages 7-15) or just the olders. and please include the best version if there is more than one. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I love musicals! My favorites: Oklahoma American in Paris Easter Parade Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Funny Girl The Music Man My Fair Lady White Christmas Fiddler on the Roof Singing in the Rain It depends how picky you want to be for the younger kids. My children enjoyed White Christmas, Singing in the Rain, The Music Man, and Easter Parade when they were younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 White Christmas Yankee Doodle Dandy Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Meet Me in St. Louis My children have seen all of these, and have been watching them for several years, so I don't have a problem with any of them for the ages you've listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 ITA with Music Man!! Love it. We saw The Drowsy Chaperone last year for the first time.... it was absolutely hysterical... but I don't know if it's for "the entire family." It was a high school production tho.... Guys and Dolls is funny, depending on the production... Big Thumbs Down for me is Carousel... ICK. The messages in that play ...... just ick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 White Christmas Yankee Doodle Dandy Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Meet Me in St. Louis My children have seen all of these, and have been watching them for several years, so I don't have a problem with any of them for the ages you've listed. I can't believe I forgot Yankee Doodle Dandy and Meet Me in St. Louis! Both are great for kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Do you want stage versions which were filmed or film versions of musicals? Peter Pan with Mary Martin (stage version which I believe was filmed; appropriate for whole family) Mary Poppins with Julie Andrews & Dick van Dyke (film version; I think OK for the whole family, more sensitive kids may not like when the 2 kids run away from their dad at the bank. Also Dick van Dyke does a horrible (IMO) cockney accent) Oklahoma (i don't know if a staged version was ever filmed; I think it's OK for the whole family; but, others think the dream scene is too intense for youngers) West Side Story (probably best for olders) Sound of Music (either the stage or film versions are good; appropriate for whole family, very slightly scary scenes w/Nazis) Oliver! (check out the film version. I think it's appropriate for the whole family; but, you know your youngers) South Pacific (I think only a film version is available. Set in the Pacific during WW2. Probably best for olders due to themes) Annie. (good for whole family) I watched all of these as a child and my kids have also seen them without any ill effects. I'm sure I'm leaving out some good ones. Just look up Rogers & Hammerstein musicals. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Annie. (good for whole family) I don't care for this one, I always forget about the scantily clad Carol Burnett in a tub full of Gin. It is funny, but I'm not comfortable with my young kids watching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Music Man -- original version with Robert Preston and Shirley Jones Annie -- version with Kathy Bates -- the version with Carol Burnett portrays her as a drunkard, has the orphans and maids flashing their panties as they frenetically dance around, and changes the plot, plus includes swearing Enchanted Bye Bye Birdie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Once Upon a Mattress Sound of Music Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Annie Get Your Gun Peter Pan White Christmas SIngin in the Rain Mary Poppins HIgh School Musical (if you can stand it yourself) Wizard of Oz Only available live: Seussical (Edited to add -- dd just pointed out that sometimes the Cat can be creepy in this -- she just played the Cat, and was absolutely awesome, but I can see her point.) You're a Good Man Charlie Brown Notes on some mentioned above: Carousel is the leftover music from Oklahoma -- avoid Carousel, it's truly awful for many, many reasons. My kids did NOT want to watch Oklahoma -- the entire business about Jud is incredibly creepy, with hints of rape Dd thinks Oliver is rated PG13 My Fair Lady is long, and may be boring for anyone younger than about 12ish FIddler on the Roof is really really REALLY long, too, although it's great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I don't care for this one, I always forget about the scantily clad Carol Burnett in a tub full of Gin. It is funny, but I'm not comfortable with my young kids watching it. Get the Kathy Bates version. It is sooooo much better, and truer to the stage version. Someone gave dd the Carol Burnett version on DVD when dd portrayed Miss Hannigan on stage -- dd threw it out in disgust. She wouldn't even donate it to Goodwill because she thought no one should have to watch it ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I don't care for this one, I always forget about the scantily clad Carol Burnett in a tub full of Gin. It is funny, but I'm not comfortable with my young kids watching it. Lol. I love Carol Burnett. That scene went right over my young kids' heads (let's see, 6-8 or so?). But, you're right, everyone needs to evaluate for their own families. Annie isn't my favorite by a long shot, though. OP, you might also consider "The King and I" and "Fiddler on the Roof". Both of these have slightly...hmmm...intense (?) scenes, but nothing over the top. My Fair Lady is another one. (film version. Probably OK for the whole family) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFwife Claire Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hello Dolly! We have the Barbra Streisand DVD. So fun! We love musicals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Oklahoma (i don't know if a staged version was ever filmed; I think it's OK for the whole family; but, others think the dream scene is too intense for youngers) Stage version of Oklahoma with HUGH JACKMAN playing Curly!! Available on Netflix DVD and at Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 We enjoye the Rogers and Hamersteins musical Cinderella---the one with Whoopi Goldberg. It s a very multicultural cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 My kids like Sound of music Chitty chitty bang bang Cats Annie My fair lady and The king and i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajudy Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 We enjoyed State Fair - another Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. I thought Oklahoma and Carousel were creepy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Shameless snippet of The Music Man from Dd's high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 One of our family's favorites is Singin in the Rain. My kids love reenacting the "yes! Yes! Yes!" "No! No! No!" scene. And we love The Sound of Music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajudy Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Wow, KFP! I'm impressed! Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Don't forget Brigadoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniferlee Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 You guys are awesome! thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffnkids Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (the 1965 version with Lesley Ann Warren). My kids LOVE this - they call it "Old Cinderella" and randomly burst into the songs. There is also a 1997 version starring Brandi as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as the fairy godmother. The songs are still good, but it doesn't have the charm of "Old Cinderella." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Y'all might enjoy The Slipper and the Rose, a Cinderella story with Richard Chamberlain. Olders might enjoy it more, but in any case it is *safe* for all ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 We never get tired of Fiddler on the Roof. I have taken the kids to two stage productions and we have watched the movie many times. Yes, it is long, but we love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 chitty-chitty bang bang 1776 (they made a musical out of the signing of the declaration of independence. the littles might be bored, but my kids were paying attention by jr high. oh - and quoting.) a seattle children's theater production of snow white they made into a musical. I recorded it off tv at the time. an american tail. animated, aimed at children. fiddler on the roof gigi the king and I with yul brynner and deborah kerr west side story is a classic for olders. the mikado - english national opera with eric idle as koko. my absolute favorite version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 My favorite musicals: Sound of Music(my kids enjoy this one) Marry Poppins(The girls love this especially my 5 year old) Fiddler on the Roof(Haven't shown the kids yet kinda long) Newsies(How could you guys have forgotten this one? All of my kids loved it especially my 5 year old dd.) Annie(My older two kids watched it once and liked it.) Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella old or new.(My girls love the new one haven't seen the old yet.) Singing in the Rain The King and I My Fair Lady Seven Brides for Seven Brothers(All four of my kids liked this one.) White Christmas (My oldest liked this.) Music Man Enchanted(The girls love this.) The Wizard of Oz(The kids all enjoyed this.) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory(My kids love the new one. They have never seen the old one because I can't stand it. :leaving: ) The Phantom of the Opera(Not for young children maybe teens.) The Muppet Movie(Not sure if this is considered a musical but we all like it.) Popeye with Robin Williams(The kids all love it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Many of the ones mentioned but there are also animated versions of both "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" and its sequel, "Snoopy, the Musical". My girls love these and love to sing the songs. Took the girls to see "Singin in the Rain" last year on the big screen. They both loved it (8 and 10 at the time). My oldest is now completely in love with Gene Kelly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
history_junkie Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Family Band is a fun one. A little corny, but we liked it because it was about a big family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Newsies Singing in the Rain My Fair Lady West Side Story Pirates of Penzance (one of our very favorites) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Oh, my! How could I have forgotten G & S?!?! OP, look up Gilbert and Sullivan. Almost all of their musicals are good and would be appropriate for the whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I don't know if it's ever been filmed, but there is an "Anne of Green Gables" musical. It's performed in Prince Edward Island regularly. My elementary school did it when I was in grade 5 or 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieC Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 The only think I have to add that hasn't already been mentioned is to see The Lion King on stage if it comes anywhere near you. I took my 8 year old dd last year and she is begging to go to another musical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Just taking notes... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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