10 Musicals You Must Listen To Before You Die | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

10 Musicals You Must Listen To Before You Die

The sweet melodies will caress you and take you away from the cold, cruel reality.

657
10 Musicals You Must Listen To Before You Die
Ritz Theater

As many of my friends know me, I am a musical fanatic. I only listen to them, I live them, breathe them, thrive on them. The feeling you get listening to the powerful orchestra and the empowerment from the voices is indescribable. This is why I have brought you a list of some of my personal favorite musicals...so far! Listen to them and enjoy the sensations of happiness, sadness, laughter, and empowerment.

10. "Shrek the Musical"

Not many people...expect that the famous Shrek movie was made into a musical. Yet here it is and might I say, it is actually pretty fantastic! The songs are incredibly catchy, especially "The Travel Song". Look it up..right now. Just do it! Oh, and by the way Shrek is love, Shrek is Life.

9. "Newsies"

This is a great musical with empowerment and a smidgen of romance. And those boys can dance! I give them serious credit for the amazing moves and flexibility they have!

8. "Les Misérables"

Get the tissue box! It's "Les Misérables"! Even at its 3 hour length it captivates you with every moment. There is always something happening!

7. "Hamilton"

That's right! The famous "Hamilton"! Honestly, when I first heard some of the songs I just could not get into it. However, I began listening and listening to them over and over and found myself head over heals for this musical. I love that it has a little bit of history with a modern twist. It's almost comical! But don't get me wrong, there are definitely some heartbreaking moments included.

6. "Cats" the Musical

I have been in love with this musical since I was 12 (7 years now) and I still love it! The costumes, the dancing, the singing, the music, EVERYTHING! While the songs don't really follow a set plot, it's still a very light hearted, fun play to see! I promise, you'll understand what happens!

5. "Nightmare Before Christmas"

While not technically deemed as a musical, this Tim Burton classic is a must see! It will certainly get you up and asking "What's this?". Though I don't understand why there is a huge debate on whether you should watch it during Halloween or Christmas? The answer is simple, you should watch it all the time.

4. "Sweeney Todd"

Johnny Depp sings. Need I say more? Well ok! Demon barber who kills people and cooks them into pies while singing! Personally, I believe it is a great combination!

3. "Wicked"

I saw this musical live in Boston, MA. Oh. My. Gosh. It was phenomenal! The power you felt in every actor and actress was amazing! The plot, background stories, everything was literally perfect. I would see this play a million times and never get tired of it.

2. "Love Never Dies"

All of you "Phantom of the Opera" fans out there may either love this or hate it. Andrew Lloyd Webber decided one musical wasn't enough and decided to create a squeal to the class Phantom of the Opera. After 10 years Christine and Roul travel to America with their son Gustav. To their surprise the Phantom is still alive and still after his dear Christine.


1. "Phantom of the Opera"

Finally, my top number one musical is Phantom of the Opera. I fell in love with this musical when I was 3 years old and I am still today. This is a Broadway classic and has been running at the Majestic theater for 30 years. This is the longest running show on Broadway.

"Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn your face away from cold, unfeeling light
And listen to the music of the night"
Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Kardashians
W Magazine

Whether you love them or hate them, it's undeniable the Kardashian/ Jenner family has built an enormous business empire. Ranging from apps, fashion lines, boutiques, beauty products, books, television shows, etc. this bunch has shown they are insane business moguls. Here are seven reasons why the Kardashian/ Jenner family should be applauded for their intelligent business tactics.

Keep Reading...Show less
friends
Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

If I have learned one thing in my lifetime, it is that friends are a privilege. No one is required to give you their company and yet there is some sort of shared connection that keeps you together. And from that friendship, you may even find yourself lucky enough to have a few more friends, thus forming a group. Here are just a few signs that prove your current friend group is the ultimate friend group.

Keep Reading...Show less
ross and monica
FanPop

When it comes to television, there’s very few sets of on-screen siblings that a lot of us can relate to. Only those who have grown up with siblings knows what it feels like to fight, prank, and love a sibling. Ross and Monica Geller were definitely overbearing and overshared some things through the series of "Friends," but they captured perfectly what real siblings feel in real life. Some of their antics were funny, some were a little weird but all of them are completely relatable to brothers and sisters everywhere.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Types Of Sorority Girls

Who really makes up your chapter...

3015
Sorority Girls
Owl Eyes Magazine

College is a great place to meet people, especially through Greek life. If you look closely at sororities, you'll quickly see there are many different types of girls you will meet.

1. The Legacy.

Her sister was a member, her mom was a member, all of her aunts were members, and her grandma was a member. She has been waiting her whole life to wear these letters and cried hysterically on bid day. Although she can act entitled at times, you can bet she is one of the most enthusiastic sisters.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

10 Reasons Why Life Is Better In The Summertime

Winter blues got you down? Summer is just around the corner!

2606
coconut tree near shore within mountain range
Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

Every kid in college and/or high school dreams of summer the moment they walk through the door on the first day back in September. It becomes harder and harder to focus in classes and while doing assignments as the days get closer. The winter has been lagging, the days are short and dark, and no one is quite themselves due to lack of energy and sunlight. Let's face it: life is ten times better in the summertime.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments