The growing world of movie musicals is a diverse and inviting place where beloved musicals come to life on the big screen, thrilling long-time fans. Entering the chromatic, jazzy ambiance of Damien Chazelles La La Land, viewers are charmed by the beauty and art of jazz and the symbolism of colors. With the release of Lin-Manuel Mirandas Tick, Tick Boom! in 2021, one is swept away into the musical, chaotic and heartbreaking story of Jonathan Larsons life as an aspiring playwright. Each spontaneous break into song makes the film that much more delightful and the theatrical choreography adds another layer of enjoyment. 

Earlier this month, fans of musical theater were shocked when Andrew Lloyd Webbers Tony Award-winning The Phantom of the Opera announced that its final performance would take place in five months on Feb. 23, 2023, after a historic 35 years on Broadway.

Cyrano is a heart-wrenching and heartbreaking tragic musical directed by Joe Wright, which was released on Friday, Feb. 25.

Diana: The Musical is dedicated to Princess Diana through its title but doesnt specifically focus on Lady Di until well into the second act.

The hit Broadway show Hamilton, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, memorializes the lives of our founding fathers, especially Alexander Hamilton.

Live remakes of movies and musicals seem to be the new trend in Hollywood. ABC made a splash with their rendition of The Little Mermaid Live! which aired on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Camryn Graves shines as bubbly protagonist Elle Woods. With powerful vocals and fantastic dance abilities, Graves carried the show with grace and kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

After an almost-three-year-long run on Broadway, Anastasia will be facing its final curtain call on Sunday, March 31.

Broadway shows are generally filled with stellar acting, live music and captivating storylines. Dear Evan Hansen met and exceeded my expectations. Before seeing the play, I had heard nothing but great things, so being able to finally see it for myself was an exciting experience.