Connect with us

Entertainment

5 Best Musicals Made Into Movies

Do you hear the people sing? They’re saying musicals are back in. That’s an edited version of a line from Les Misérables, the musical film that took Hollywood by storm when it was released at the end of last year. The follow-up to The King’s Speech by director Tom Hooper starred Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert and Anne Hathaway, who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, as the tragic Fantine.
The film made over 430 million dollars worldwide and was nominated for eight Oscars in total, winning another two in addition to Hathaway’s gong.

With producers around the world recognising that, in the wake of the massive success of Les Misérables and Mamma Mia before it, audiences’ appetites for big-screen musicals have returned, Clint Eastwood has moved quickly to begin putting together his adaptation of Jersey Boys, which tells the tale of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and has been a major hit on Broadway and in the West End.
Christopher Walken, an actor with roots in musical theatre, has just been cast in the role of mobster Gyp DeCarlo. With Jersey Boys on the horizon, big-budget film musicals are on the verge of making a major comeback and the days when The Sound of Music, West Side StoryMy Fair Lady and Mary Poppins dominated box offices could soon be upon us again.
In celebration of this fact, we’ve selected five of the best stage-to-screen adaptations. What do you think?

  1. Chicago

<iframe width=”420″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/b24qpxrg63k” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
The Broadway show which started in its current incarnation in 1996 is now the longest running musical revival, and the movie was equally as popular. Starring Catherine Zeta-Jones who won an Oscar for her performance as Velma Kelly, the movie version of Chicago made over $300 million worldwide, with a production cost of around $45 million.

  1. Grease

<iframe width=”420″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/wzWmxjYNfz4″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
Grease became a movie six years after it made its debut on Broadway, a decision which was probably the best the filmmakers had ever made. The movie was produced in 1978 for just $6 million, but made a whopping $395 million. It may be one of the cheesier movies out there, but it’s also one of the most popular, and is still as popular now as it was 35 years ago.

  1. The Phantom of the Opera

<iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/44w6elsJr_I” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
The Phantom of the Opera, by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is one of the most successful musicals ever, and is the longest running Broadway musical of all time, so it’s no surprise that a movie version was made. It was a successful movie, too, starring Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler, and grossing $155 million, with a production cost of $70 million.

  1. Oliver!

<iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/cw_ETnxuBys” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
Oliver! received extremely positive reviews when it was made into a movie, and made more than $77 million in worldwide sales. Already a popular stage musical, the movie mostly remained true to the stage version, but was tweaked in a few places to make it more relevant to the original book by Charles Dickens. Notable for its songs and the story about Oliver Reed, playing Bill Sykes, getting the film’s cast of children drunk on spiked soft drinks, this is one musical that you don’t want to miss.

  1. Mamma Mia

<iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/yzhxHsqQvsI” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
Mamma Mia! was already a successful stage show, taking over the Winter Garden Theatre which had previously been long-time home to the musical Cats, but nobody could have anticipated the success of the film, which was made for $52 million and ended up making more than $600 million. Do we live in a world of ABBA fans, or is this uplifting musical a work of genius?
If you’re a lover of movie musicals, or just movies in general, then you might want to think about getting a TV service which provides movie channels so you can watch a great movie without having to buy it on DVD first. BT Vision has a huge selection of movies, both showing on TV and on demand, so you can watch what you want, when you want. Check out BT deals now to turn your living room into your own private cinema.

Featured images:

License: Creative Commons
image source
Jeannie Johnson is a musicals fanatic who loves writing about film, fashion and food.

Continue Reading

Recent Posts

Home Improvement2 weeks ago

Mastering The Maintenance: Breaking Down The Basics Of Your Ducted Heating And Cooling System

Welcome, fellow home enthusiasts! Ever find yourself lost in the labyrinth of your ducted heating and cooling system? Have you...

Business4 weeks ago

The Invisible Hands: Unveiling How Food Distributors Influence the Quality of Our Foods

Ever found yourself wondering why the tomatoes in your salad taste particularly fresh or why your preferred brand of coffee...

Marketing4 weeks ago

Webflow CMS: A Comprehensive Guide

Webflow is a powerful tool that allows you to create and manage dynamic websites without needing to code. It’s a...

Business4 weeks ago

The Three Most Important Benefits You Should Offer To Your Employees

Offering your employees a range of benefits on top of regular salary increases will really help to show that you...

Business2 months ago

Business Tips For Protecting Your Finances During A Recession

In 2024, taking the necessary steps to protect your finances for your business is now more important than ever. The...

Green & Energy2 months ago

Air Conditioning Installation: What You Need to Know

When it comes to getting an air conditioning unit installed, can significantly improve your comfort and home environment, especially during...

Marketing2 months ago

Marketing Tips For A Gym Wear Brand

When starting a gym wear brand, there are a few things you need to do and one of them is...

General2 months ago

Social Media Marketing: What Are All The Types?

Social media marketing is a tool that is a must-have in today’s digital age. it’s very rare that businesses can...

Business3 months ago

How To Become A Property Developer

There are several reasons why an individual will want to become a property developer. One of the main reasons for...

Business3 months ago

Remote Delivery Innovations: Case Studies from Leading E-commerce Brands

People have gone through much change in the past few years when it comes to online shopping. Nowadays, when delivery...

Business3 months ago

Why are Brits turning to online-only banks?

For years, large, conventional banks held all the aces when it comes to citizens’ finances in the UK. HSBC, Lloyds...

5 Important Web Design Considerations to Make For Better SEO 5 Important Web Design Considerations to Make For Better SEO
Tech4 months ago

5 Important Web Design Considerations to Make For Better SEO

Ever since the birth of search engines, practices in optimising websites for better search rankings have changed considerably. Where it...

SEO4 months ago

The Importance of Local SEO for Small Businesses

There are many different types of businesses and all of them will require online marketing however, with a small business,...

General4 months ago

Understanding The Unsung Heroes: Cool Rooms And The Importance Of Regular Repairs

Everybody loves a breath of fresh air when entering a superstore! But have you ever wondered who’s working backstage to...

Home Improvement8 months ago

How To Add More Value To Your Home

If you have some spare cash in the bank, it is likely you would like to spend it on your...

Categories

Archives

Trending