{"id":42664,"date":"2016-10-25T07:00:23","date_gmt":"2016-10-24T21:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=42664"},"modified":"2016-10-21T15:05:47","modified_gmt":"2016-10-21T05:05:47","slug":"7-musicals-you-must-see-at-home-or-on-your-travels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/7-musicals-you-must-see-at-home-or-on-your-travels\/","title":{"rendered":"7 musicals you must see at home or on your travels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re lucky enough to have one of these shows plating in your home town or you spot the bright show posters on the likes of New York\u2019s Broadway or London\u2019s West End, these are some of the best musical theatre productions worth making a beeline for.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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  1. The Lion King <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    With 85 million audience members worldwide, 70 major theatre awards and the crown of the third longest running show on Broadway, The Lion King is worth the hype.<\/p>\n

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    1. We Will Rock You<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Queen songs, clever pop culture references and killer costumes. Need we say more?<\/p>\n\"\"\n

      Read our review here<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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      1. The Rocky Horror Show <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Oh the antici\u2026pation! If the idea of a bisexual alien transvestite sends your curious mind into a spin \u2013 or your pelvis thrusting \u2013 this could be the show for you. Raunchy? Tick. Tongue-in-cheek? Yes. Fun? You bet!<\/p>\n

        Read our review here<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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        1. Singin\u2019 in the Rain<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Fitting more into the wholesome entertainment category than its Rocky Horror counterpart, Singin\u2019 in the Rain has serious feel good-factor. Prepare to be wowed by the high energy show, based on the 1952 film of the same name starring Gene Kelly, as you tap your toes to tunes you probably don\u2019t realise you know like Good Morning,\u00a0Make \u2018em Laugh and All I do is Dream of You.<\/p>\n

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          Credit: Jeff Busby<\/p><\/div>\n

          Read our review here<\/a><\/p>\n

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          1. Mamma Mia <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Could there be a band with songs more perfect for musical theatre than ABBA? I think not. The story telling magic of the Swedish super group\u2019s hits including Dancing Queen, Money, Money, Money <\/em>and Waterloo <\/em>are brought to life on stage with the funny tale of a daughter\u2019s quest to discover the identity of her father on the eve of her wedding.<\/p>\n

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            1. The Book of Mormon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Religious satire is risky territory but that hasn\u2019t stopped Trey Parker and Matt Stone \u2013 best known for creating South Park \u2013 teaming up with Robert Lopez from creating a smash hit with the show breaking ticket sale records and winning nine Tony awards.<\/p>\n

              The show opens in Melbourne in January. Details here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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              1. Les Mis\u00e9rables<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                If you\u2019ve only encountered this story on the big screen \u2013 possibly or possibly not due to the recent film starring the one and only Hugh Jackman \u2013 it\u2019s time to experience the epic production that is Les Mis on the stage.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

                Read our review here<\/a><\/p>\n