3 Musicals Based On Classic Movies

Classic movies have been the inspiration for many musicals. Many of these movies have featured original soundtracks that contribute to an impressive musical. The movies have featured some of Hollywood's finest talent. The scores are often written by some of the best-known composers in recent history. Companies like TicketsNow and Fandango offer tickets for top musicals. Here are three that were based on classic movies:

1. "A Little Night Music"

This musical, first produced in 1973, is based on "Smiles of a Summer Night." The original 1950's movie featured Ingmar Bergman. The musical is set in the late 1800's and early 1900's in Sweden. The plot revolves around various romances that involve a widowed father, a maid and a butler, and a son with a crush on the maid. The soundtrack is by Stephen Sondheim.

2. "Sunset Boulevard"

"Sunset Boulevard" features a soundtrack by noted composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. It's based on a 1950 movie of the same name. The story is centered on what happens between a former silent movie star and a Hollywood writer. It is well known for its music, which adds an emotional backdrop to the story.

3. "Grand Hotel"

The movie version of "Grand Hotel" was originally released in 1932. It centers around a group of entertainers staying in an European luxury hotel. The cast of characters includes a former ballerina, a cabaret artist, an aspiring actor, a baron and a boookeeper. Robert Wright and George Forrest wrote the score.

By: Amanda Demers

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