Top 10 Times Classic Musicals Tackled Serious Issues
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Date: 2023-11-21
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Leona
0: 00: This video discusses classic musicals that address serious social issues, focusing on Fiddler on the Roof as an example.
4: 22: This video discusses two musicals, Guacamora and Anyone Can Whistle, that offer commentary on corruption, bigotry, capitalism, and the pursuit of the American dream, as well as questioning the definition of normalcy and the insanity of conformity.
8: 55: ! The video discusses two Broadway musicals, South Pacific and Hair, that tackle important social issues such as racism, interracial relationships, and women's changing roles.
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0: 00: This video discusses classic musicals that address serious social issues, focusing on Fiddler on the Roof as an example.
4: 22: This video discusses two musicals, Guacamora and Anyone Can Whistle, that offer commentary on corruption, bigotry, capitalism, and the pursuit of the American dream, as well as questioning the definition of normalcy and the insanity of conformity.
8: 55: ! The video discusses two Broadway musicals, South Pacific and Hair, that tackle important social issues such as racism, interracial relationships, and women's changing roles.
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Patricia
I'm so glad you included 'Fiorello! '. It really deserves a new revival, since people don't remember how parties can change. Trivia: When the show premiered on Broadway, LaGuardia had only been retied as mayor for 13 years, so everyone remembered what he looked like. The producers were lucky to get Tom Bosley (later of Happy Days) to play the title character, because there was a strong physical resemblance.
When I saw the title for this, I immediately thought of 'South Pacific'. It was one of my father's favorite musicals, and 'You've Got to Be Taught' was one of his favorite songs.
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I'm so glad you included 'Fiorello! '. It really deserves a new revival, since people don't remember how parties can change. Trivia: When the show premiered on Broadway, LaGuardia had only been retied as mayor for 13 years, so everyone remembered what he looked like. The producers were lucky to get Tom Bosley (later of Happy Days) to play the title character, because there was a strong physical resemblance.
When I saw the title for this, I immediately thought of 'South Pacific'. It was one of my father's favorite musicals, and 'You've Got to Be Taught' was one of his favorite songs.
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SeanT
I'm surprised you didn't mention Rent. I've seen it on stage both on Broadway in the US, and with the Welsh National Theatre in UK. Mostly, it addresses the AIDS epidemic and gentrification of poor neighborhoods. Very impactful.
I've seen most of the shows in your list on stage, and actually worked backstage on a few of them in regional productions. Overall, a good list.
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I'm surprised you didn't mention Rent. I've seen it on stage both on Broadway in the US, and with the Welsh National Theatre in UK. Mostly, it addresses the AIDS epidemic and gentrification of poor neighborhoods. Very impactful.
I've seen most of the shows in your list on stage, and actually worked backstage on a few of them in regional productions. Overall, a good list.
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Chevin
The 1st show I ever saw Jon a live stage was Big River, based on Mark Train's book Huckleberry Finn. When Huck runs away, the black slave Jim joins him and they learn about bigotry and hatred and friendship together. I would have liked to have seen it on this list.
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The 1st show I ever saw Jon a live stage was Big River, based on Mark Train's book Huckleberry Finn. When Huck runs away, the black slave Jim joins him and they learn about bigotry and hatred and friendship together. I would have liked to have seen it on this list.
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Cath
So glad Show Boat was #1, I watched it as a young girl and loved it instantly although at that time I probably didnt understand the issues it was talking about. Also, thank you for mentioning Finians Rainbow! Another of my favourites!
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So glad Show Boat was #1, I watched it as a young girl and loved it instantly although at that time I probably didnt understand the issues it was talking about. Also, thank you for mentioning Finians Rainbow! Another of my favourites!
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Trina
I liked that the remake of West Side Story had Valentina as Doc's widow. Not only has she the experience of being in an interracial relationship, like Tony and Maria, but her being a widow hints to Maria's fate.
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I liked that the remake of West Side Story had Valentina as Doc's widow. Not only has she the experience of being in an interracial relationship, like Tony and Maria, but her being a widow hints to Maria's fate.
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Dan_Gaming_Fan
The way _Hair_ delivered it's message in such a heartfelt and heartbreaking way is what makes it so timeless and such an amazing piece of art.
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The way _Hair_ delivered it's message in such a heartfelt and heartbreaking way is what makes it so timeless and such an amazing piece of art.
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Book
So glad to see Showboat was #1! That old time show has always been a favorite of mine.
I am surprised that Parade didnt make the list, though.
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So glad to see Showboat was #1! That old time show has always been a favorite of mine.
I am surprised that Parade didnt make the list, though.
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parakeet8157
West Side Story is always a favorite. These performances made audiences think about the actions going on, so they did their work.
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West Side Story is always a favorite. These performances made audiences think about the actions going on, so they did their work.
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Alexis
What about Hairspray? It covers body positivity and racism, and I thought both messages were represented very well in that show.
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What about Hairspray? It covers body positivity and racism, and I thought both messages were represented very well in that show.
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Marcus
All Songs from RENT the Musical RANKED!
The SpongeBob Musical!
Beetlejuice the Musical! Musical! Musical!
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All Songs from RENT the Musical RANKED!
The SpongeBob Musical!
Beetlejuice the Musical! Musical! Musical!
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Goddess
Maybe these musicals appeared when my grandpa was still alive and the truth is, my grandpa died when I was two.
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Maybe these musicals appeared when my grandpa was still alive and the truth is, my grandpa died when I was two.
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Grace
Pity 'Mrs Santa Claus' isn't old enough to be a classic, because it tackles the women's vote and child labour.
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Pity 'Mrs Santa Claus' isn't old enough to be a classic, because it tackles the women's vote and child labour.
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Julie
Carousel could have been on this list as it dealt with such things as domestic violence and poverty.
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Carousel could have been on this list as it dealt with such things as domestic violence and poverty.
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