Musicals were a great part of our growing up years. Though we were not allowed to watch movies (even the ones shown on television), we were permitted to watch musicals such as Wizard of Oz, My Fair Lady, and other classics. We never really tire of watching them even if we’ve seen the Sound of Music and such thousands of times.
Since I want my children to appreciate classic musicals as well, I’ve been building our video collection of these shows. We already have Orphan Annie, Oliver Twist, The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins and The King and I. We’re still searching though for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and My Fair Lady which seem impossible to find in any local video store.
The kids though love to sing current hits as much as they love to sing Annie’s Tomorrow and the Von Trapps’ So Long Farewell. And since we do love watching the Disney Channel, they also get to watch current musicals such as The High School Musical, Camp Rock, and Jade’s favorite – Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure. I personally do not like Sharpay but that movie showed that she was not as shallow and self-absorbed as she was in The High School Musical. Plus, my little ones look cute when they song My Boi and Me.
Classic or contemporary, there’s no doubt my kids love to watch anything musical. They also love to imitate the characters that they watch. You should see them ‘rock’ after watching Camp Rock and Hannah Montana the Movie. I really wouldn’t be surprised if I’d see them performing with electric guitars someday.
I love it that my children appreciate the music of our time the same way that they love current hits of this generation. Hopefully, we’d be able to cultivate their love of music well.
Taking notes of all the musical shows you’ve mentioned. My little girl is very musically inclined, I think this is the best way to enhance it. I love wizard of oz…
It’s a good thing your kids love musicals. I love musicals too! I think it’s a great way for their development, mentally. 🙂
Oooh, I love Annie and The Sound of Music. And, I also enjoy the new musicals just as much! 😀 I sure am a child at heart. 😀
Kami din kids ko mahilig sa musicals! Btw, can we exchange links po? Thanks!
Music is the international language. Kids can really adopt well no matter what generation the song or music is.
totally agree! my little boy’s into music these days too… kakalungkot nga lang manila’s too far for those little shows that kids may enjoy….
you might want to bring your kids here o: http://www.promdingchamimay.com/2012/08/disney-live-mickeys-rockin-road-show.html
im still waiting for some plane tix sale hehehe so i could at least let him experience a kiddy play or 2… 🙂
i have several movie version of annie and really love it. i have not yet see the king and i but i wanted to watch this.
Kids who love musical are more likely to develop this kind of talent. 🙂
This movie must seen. My husband told me many times about this but still we did not ind time to watch it.
I love musicals, too! I am excited of the les miz movie. I wonder how I am going to control myself from singing along.