Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Bit late in this, but there it is. Top five musicals of all time? My list (without overthinking the thing):
An American in Paris
Singin’ in the Rain
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Fiddler on the Roof
Little Shop of Horrors
I'd almost put Camelot on the list, but the truth of it is that Vanessa Redgrave (in the film version) is too much of a distraction (and not in the way she should be)...one wants to keep politics out of these things, but there is a certain line that, when crossed, smudges the art.
Norm received 106 entries in his poll. You can hop on over there and see the final results.
(Feel free to add your own in the comments.)
What, not a single vote for Sweeney Todd ?
My Fair Lady.
How can you not love that show?
You know, I've never seen My Fair Lady, and I've seen Sweeny Todd once, but I don't think it had much effect on me. Just realized Man of Lamancha could have made my list.
I'd add Spamalot. Simply outstanding........
Hey, I checked out your list. Pretty sweet. You should checkout www.fivelist.com where you can create all sorts of top five lists and then see who else feels the same way. Just a thought.