WATCH: 5 musicals you need to see
Musicals are gaining popularity so make sure you see these classics.
WITH the popularity of Oscar nominated La La Land highlighting viewers renewed interest in musicals, here are five classic song and dance films to get your feet tapping:
1. The Wizard of Oz (1939):
Dorothy lands in a magical land and has to find her way home with the help of some fascinating characters. Watch them dance their way along the yellowbrick road.
Starring Judy Garland
2. West Side Story (1961):
Inspired by Romeo and Juliet this movies tells the tale of two people from rival gangs who fall in love.
Starring Natalie Wood and George Chakiris
3. Mary Poppins (1964):
Follow the magical nanny as she sings her way into the hearts of her charges and teaches everyone lessons about life and love.
Starring Julie Andrews and Dick van Dyke
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4. The Sound of Music (1965):
An Austrian governess of seven young children teaches them about her love of music, singing and dancing while Nazi Germany moves to annex the country.
Starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer5. Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975):
For the lovers of more macabre entertainment, this comedy horror is set in a spooky mansion where young lovers, Janet and Brad find themselves after getting a flat tyre.
Starring Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon
