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Grease
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John star in this ever-popular blockbusting musical set in the 1950s about the romance between a rebellious high-school kid and a shy Australian girlLike this in this list? 6 up0 down -
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
After serving time for a crime he did not commit, a vengeful barber and his accomplice carve up unlucky customers and bake them in meat pies. Based on the musical by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler. Helena Bonham Carter, Johnny Depp and Alan Rickman star.Like this in this list? 3 up0 down -
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
A young couple stranded by a storm take refuge in the eerie castle of a mad, transvestite scientist and undergo a startling change. Cult musical, with Tim Curry and Susan SarandonLike this in this list? 3 up0 down -
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Moulin Rouge!
Watch 'Moulin Rouge!' on DVD.An idealistic writer arrives in Paris to join the bohemian revolution and falls in love with a courtesan. Romantic musical, starring Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman and Jim BroadbentLike this in this list? 2 up0 down -
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Hairspray
Musical reinvention of the cult movie, with newcomer Nikki Blonsky as Tracy, an overweight teenager in 1960s Baltimore, who pursues her dream of appearing on a teen dance show. However, a jealous rival and her scheming mother are determined to destroy her ambition - especially when Tracy turns her attention to fighting racism in her community. The impressive cast includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, James Marsden, Queen Latifah, and John Travolta in drag as Blonsky's mother.Like this in this list? 3 up0 down -
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The Sound of Music
Watch 'The Sound of Music' on DVD.A novice nun is employed as governess to the children of a strict widower, bringing light, laughter and a love of all things harmonious to a household previously beset by grief and strict discipline. But before long, the looming threat of World War Two jeopardises their happy home. Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer star in this fabulous adaptation of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, boasting tunes including My Favourite Things, Edelweiss, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Every Mountain and the evergreen title song.Like this in this list? 6 up0 down -
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Chicago
A pair of jailbirds go head to head to gain the attention of the media in the hope of finding fame and fortune. Spectacular musical, with Renée Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-JonesLike this in this list? 2 up0 down -
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Little Shop of Horrors
Watch 'Little Shop of Horrors' online.Colourful cult comedy musical, starring Rick Moranis as the weedy owner of a bizarre plant with a taste for human flesh. Ellen Greene, Bill Murray and Steve Martin also starLike this in this list? 1 up0 down -
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Mamma Mia!
Watch 'Mamma Mia!' on DVD.Musical stage-to-film adaptation telling the story of bride-to-be Sophie, who desperately wants her real father to give her away. Featuring the hits songs of ABBA and set in the Greek island of Kalokairi; Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Amanda Seyfried head up this wonderfully entertaining romantic comedy.Like this in this list? 1 up0 down
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