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Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping movie adaptations of musicals into the ol’ VCR. 

This may be another surprising thing to know about me, but I love musicals. 

No, really. 

I’ve talked about horror musicals and StarKid’s Hatchetfield series before, but I regret to inform all of you that I’m a musical girlie. 

Well, with an asterisk. 

I don’t love EVERY musical. 

For example, I’ve never made it through Les Misérables without falling asleep. 

I have a really good feeling about Fantine’s character making it out of poverty

I’m not a big fan of Cats or Into the Woods. 

Guys and Dolls is just fine. 

You get the idea. 

BUT, when I love a musical, I love a musical. 

I listen to the soundtrack over and over again. 

I learn all of the lyrics and most of the dialogue. 

I fully immerse myself in whatever musical world has been created. 

Nothing gives me main character syndrome more than the movie soundtrack for Mamma Mia

That’s why I thought I would share some of my favorite film adaptations of musicals with you. 

I grew up in the fine arts (I was in band, both concert and marching, for six years), so I’ve been fortunate enough to see my fair share of live musicals. I’ve also been really lucky to see some touring musicals over the years, including The Phantom of the Opera. 

I will never detract from the talent of live musicals. I’m just talking about movie adaptations because, as we all know, movies are my thing. 

Please support live theater whenever you can. 

Without further ado, here are 10 movie-adapted musicals to keep you singing long after the credits roll: 

• Rent 
• Grease
• Chicago 
• Mamma Mia 
• Annie (1982)
• Mean Girls (2024) 
• Hairspray (2007 – don’t come for me) 
• Little Shop of Horrors 
• The Rocky Horror Picture Show