On 14th November we celebrate Children’s Day and here we celebrate the day with some great musicals. Musicals are an escape into a world of drama, cleverly timed scenes, intriguing characters, extravagant costumes, sets and their ever memorable melodies. The most recent launch of ‘Hamilton’ had people from the world enjoy Broadway from the comfort of their homes.
If you liked ‘Hamilton’, here’s top musicals that will make you get up and sing along.
Here are Ten Best Musicals for kids.
Hamilton (2020)
The real-life story of America's foremost founding father, Alexander Hamilton, is created as a musical that has a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. You’re not going to want to miss this shot.
Cast: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff, Christopher Jackson, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Leslie Odom, Jr., Okieriete Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos
Aladdin (2019)
In this live-action retelling of 1992 classic, Aladdin, a kind-hearted street urchin, and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. Don’t you also wish you had three wishes?
Cast: Naomi Scott, Will Smith, Mena Massound, Marwan Kenzari
Into the Woods (2014)
A baker and his wife wish to have a child but cannot do so due to a curse cast by a witch. To lift the curse, the couple has to obtain four objects that she desperately needs.The perfect fairytale for every dreamer out there.
Cast: Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt, Chris Pine, Johnny Depp, Daniel Huttlestone, Lucy Punch, James Corden, Lilla Crawford, Mackenzie Mauzy
The Greatest Showman (2017)
With his imagination and innovative ideas, P.T. Barnum, an impractical dreamer, decides his own fate, becoming the greatest showman that ever lived. One of the greatest stories ever told.
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zendaya, Michelle Williams, Keala Settle
The Sound Of Music (1965)
Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey arrives at the Von Trapp mansion as governess to the seven children of a widowed naval captain. She brings love, life and music into the home even as the terrifying hand of war creeps up on them. No one can replace the classic tale of the Sound of Music - this one for the generations.
Cast: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Charmian Carr, Heather Menzies, Nicholas Hammond, Kym Karath, Angela Cartwright, Debbie Turner, Eleanor Parker
High School Musical (2006)
Troy, a popular basketball player, and Gabriella, a shy, brainy newcomer share a passion for singing. When these two polar opposites try out for the school musical, it wreaks havoc on East High's rigid social order. Get into your jerseys and pick up your mics, this is going to get you off your seat.
Cast: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Corbin Blue, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Monique Coleman
Fantasia (1940)
The movie represents one of the greatest collaborations in motion picture history. Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra joined forces with Walt Disney and his team to create an unprecedented motion picture entertainment. All classics lovers, you cannot miss this one.
Encore (2019)
Kristen Bell reunites former classmates to re-stage their high school performances around the US. This one is bound to keep you singing along to some classics!
Cast: Kristen Bell, Jason Cohen, Alycia Rossiter, Richard Schwartz, Will Gluck, Jim Roush
Mary Poppins (1964)
Join the practically perfect Mary Poppins for a jolly holiday as she magically turns every chore into a game and every day into a whimsical adventure. A fantastical tale of one of the greatest classics ever made.
Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Julie Andrews, Karen Dotrice, David Tomlinson, Mathew Garber
Frozen (2013)
Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. This one is definitely worth melting for.
Cast: Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad
Get your feet tapping to some of the best musicals of all time.
Collated by Verus Ferreira