10 Other Musical Remakes To Watch After West Side Story

10 Other Musical Remakes To Watch After West Side Story

Over the years, plenty of remakes of beloved movie musicals have graced the screen, and these are fantastic options to watch after West Side Story.

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Releasing on December 10, 2021, West Side Story is the long-awaited remake of the beloved movie musical from 1961, which itself is an adaptation of the musical that dates back to 1957. There are also plenty of other highly regarded musicals that have received the film treatment multiple times.

Whether through a cinematic narrative or a filmed live performance, these exceptional musical remakes have connected with viewers over the years. If audiences enjoy West Side Story and are interested in watching some more of the best musical movie remakes, these incredible titles are incredible in their entertainment and emotional impact.

10 Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical! (2017)

The first film production of Newsies, which came out in 1992, is not among the most highly regarded movie musicals, but it spawned a stage adaptation that debuted on Broadway in 2012. A filmed version of the stage production came out in 2017, starring Jeremy Jordan as the lead character of Jack Kelly.

The story surrounds the newsboys’ strike of 1899 and features phenomenal choreography and incredible vocal talents from the entire cast. A high-energy, engrossing tale about characters audiences can empathize with, especially because it is partly based on true events, Newsies is an enjoyable watch that does not get old.

9 A Star Is Born (2018)

Considered one of the best movies of 2018, A Star is Born is a slightly altered version of a story that has been told three other times on film, the first of which was in 1937. The story tells of an aspiring musician named Ally, who meets a successful musician named Jackson. A romance follows as Ally’s career begins to rise and Jackson’s begins to fade.

The film has received praise for the incredible acting talents of both Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, as well as the directorial abilities of Cooper. A Star is Born lives up to the legacy of its predecessors, even winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Shallow.”

8 Les Misérables: The Dream Cast In Concert (1995)

Though it is not a fully staged production of the show, The Dream Cast in Concert features perhaps the best music from any filmed rendition of Les Misérables. Before this concert film, Les Misérables saw several movie adaptations, though none of them were in musical form.

Produced as a tenth-anniversary celebration of the debut of the musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, The Dream Cast featured just that: a dream cast made up of some of the most renowned performers from various productions of the show throughout the past ten years. Featuring the incredible talents of Colm Wilkinson, Lea Salonga, Michael Ball, and many other phenomenal performers, Les Misérables: The Dream Cast In Concert stands tall among the best concert films ever made.

7 Hairspray (2007)

1988’s Hairspray is a cult classic movie that became a musical in 2002, which then received a movie in 2007. The film takes place in 1962 and follows Tracy Turnblad, a teenager who dreams of participating in a local dance television show. Tracy also seeks to help put an end to the show’s racial segregation.

The musical movie has some detractors, but many viewers love the high-energy music sequences and lovable main protagonists. Also featuring some catchy songs and messages about standing up for what is right and believing in oneself regardless of what others say, Hairspray is a favorite among many fans of the genre.

6 Kinky Boots: The Musical (2019)

The well-renowned musical Kinky Boots, which debuted in 2012, is adapted from a non-musical film from 2006. Partly inspired by true events, the plot centers on Charlie, the owner of a shoe factory that is going out of business, and Lola, a drag queen who partners with Charlie to design footwear that could save the factory.

The 2019 filmed stage production features Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly in the lead roles, who provide incredible energy and chemistry to the show. With fantastic music, choreography, and themes, Kinky Boots deserves its reputation as a phenomenal show.

5 Chicago (2002)

Though many fans of the musical may not be aware, the first film rendition of the story of Chicago came out in 1927. The plot would not be transformed into a musical until 1975, though. The 2002 movie, framed like a stage play in many portions, has been lauded for its performances and exceptional storytelling.

It follows two women in prison for murder as they try to become celebrities with the help of a lawyer to avoid the death penalty. Starring Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Richard Gere, Chicago remains a fan-favorite movie musical for its theatricality and exploration of its themes.

4 Billy Elliot: The Musical Live (2014)

Based on a non-musical film from the year 2000, Billy Elliot: The Musical debuted in 2005, and it received a filmed production in 2014. It takes place during the miners’ strike of 1984-1985 and centers on the titular character, a young boy who dreams of being a dancer. His father disapproves and wants him to take part in more traditionally masculine activities.

The show beautifully displays the important themes of expressing oneself and doing what makes one happy, and with stellar performances from Elliott Hanna, Ruthie Henshall, Deka Walmsley, and many others, Billy Elliot: The Musical Live offers an emotional and uplifting experience.

3 Little Shop Of Horrors (1986)

The 1986 movie, Little Shop of Horrors, is a remake of a 1960 film that was given the stage musical treatment in 1982. The film takes place in the 1960s and follows Seymour, who works at a failing flower shop and, at the suggestion of his coworker Audrey, whom he secretly has a romantic interest in, seeks to boost revenue by displaying a strange plant he bought.

Seymour discovers that the plant, named Audrey II by Seymour, thrives on human blood, and it begins asking for Seymour to commit nefarious acts to help it grow. Mostly a small-scale musical, Little Shop of Horrors excels in the chemistry between the characters on-screen, and with fun songs, great performances from Rick Moranis and Ellen Greene, and excellent puppetry for Audrey II, Little Shop of Horrors has endured as a fan-favorite movie musical.

2 The Phantom Of The Opera At The Royal Albert Hall (2011)

The first film of The Phantom of the Opera came out in 1925 as a silent horror film. The story, based on a novel from 1910, was later adapted into a musical in 1986. The musical then made its way to the big screen in 2004, though many consider this Phantom to be a movie musical that is completely different from the live show.

The version most fans seem to prefer is the filmed live show at the Royal Albert Hall, which celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the original musical production. Featuring astonishing performances by Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo in the lead roles, this rendition of The Phantom of the Opera brilliantly captures the magic of the story in a fully staged and excellently directed live production.

1 Cabaret (1993)

Though the 1972 movie version of Cabaret is perhaps more well known, the 1993 filmed stage production is a worthy rendition of the musical. The story follows Clifford Bradshaw, an American writer who travels to Berlin at the same time that the Nazi Party is gaining more widespread popularity. He attends a nightclub and meets cabaret performer Sally Bowles, along with many other figures who embrace the club’s lifestyle.

The 1993 production stars Adam Godley, Jane Horrocks, Alan Cumming, and Sara Kestelman, and it centers on themes of self-expression, nationalism, bigotry, and many other ideas. Cabaret remains a popular musical, and its 1993 production displayed some incredible talent.

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