The first musical film,
The Jazz Singer
What was the first famous musical?
The Belle of New York (1898)
became the first American musical to run for over a year in London. The British musical comedy Florodora (1899) was a popular success on both sides of the Atlantic, as was A Chinese Honeymoon (1901), which ran for a record-setting 1,074 performances in London and 376 in New York.
What are Hollywood musicals?
- Cabin in the Sky (1943) …
- Singin’ in the Rain (1952) …
- The Wizard of Oz (1939) …
- Cover Girl (1944) …
- A Star Is Born (1954) …
- An American in Paris (1951) …
- You Were Never Lovelier (1942) …
- Meet Me in St.
What is the oldest musical show?
The Phantom of the Opera
The longest-running show in Broadway history officially opened on January 26, 1988 and is still playing at the Majestic The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical won 7 1988 Tony Awards® including Best Musical.
What is the most famous musical ever?
| Rank Musical Debut year | 1 The Lion King 1997 | 2 The Phantom of the Opera 1986 | 3 Mamma Mia! 1999 | 4 Cats 1981 |
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What is the greatest musical of all time?
| # Film Year | 1 Singin’ in the Rain 1952 | 2 West Side Story 1961 | 3 The Wizard of Oz 1939 | 4 The Sound of Music 1965 |
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What is a classic musical?
The Oxford Dictionary defines ‘classical music’ as “
music written in a Western musical tradition
, usually using an established form (for example a symphony). Classical music is generally considered to be serious and to have a lasting value.”
Who was the most popular singer in the 40s?
- Bing Crosby was the best selling pop artist of the 1940s.
- Jimmy Dorsey remained at the top of the Billboard number-one singles chart for 32 weeks.
- Glenn Miller big-band trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era.
- Frank Sinatra was one of the best-selling male pop artists of the 1940s.
Why are all Disney movies musicals?
It’s
mostly for marketing
. Children (and people of all ages) like music. Also, music often helps people memorize things. Memorable songs help to make the films more appealing, and thus, more financially successful.
What’s the longest-running West End musical?
Les Misérables
With some of the most recognisable songs in musical theatre, the classic story of Jean Valjean and revolutionary France is the longest-running musical in the history of the West End.
What is the longest-running play in history?
The first thing you notice is a wooden sign in the foyer: “This performance is number 24,993 of
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
, the world’s longest-running play.” Many of the audience have themselves photographed with it, claiming their place in theatrical history.
What is the number one screen to stage?
1.
West Side Story
(1961)
Which is the best musical?
- ‘West Side Story’ The passion and rebellion of West Side Story still lingers today. …
- ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ …
- ‘Les Misérables’ …
- ‘Tommy’ …
- ‘Cabaret’ …
- ‘Rent’ …
- ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ …
- ‘Hamilton’
What is the most watched Broadway show?
- The Phantom of the Opera – 12,830 performances.
- Chicago – 9,155 performances.
- The Lion King – 8,759 performances.
- Cats – 7,485 performances.
- Les Misérables – 6,680 performances.
What was the most popular musical in 2019?
| Show Gross | THE LION KING MINSKOFF $112,571,006 | $162 692,966 | 419 Shows | TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD SHUBERT $94,444,101 |
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Who is the number 1 artist in the world?
BTS
Have Officially Been Named The Top Recording Artist In The World In 2020.
