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Many acclaimed picture have served as the inspiration for several successful stage musical theater . While musicals such asHairspray , Annie , andGreasehave all had moving-picture show adaptations free with varying degrees of success , of late , many movies have also been successfully adapted into musical theater . moving picture such asMatilda , Waitress , andMean Girlshave exalt musical that have received acclaim worldwide .
Musicals have the contribute pressure level of remaining close to the original movieswhile adding a new twist to their stories . However , many musicals based on movies have prove to be successful , with several win awards for their musical soundtrack and production intent . The success of the musical adaptations has helped increase the popularity of the original flick .
15Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2013)
Adapted from the 1971 and 2005 Movies
Based on the children ’s book by Roald Dahl , both film adaptations ofCharlie and the Chocolate Factorysee a young boy distinguish Charlie Bucket finding a Golden just the ticket and winning a visit to Willy Wonka ’s hot chocolate factory . Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp open iconic performance as Willy Wonka in both movieswith Timotheé Chalamet search the inventor ’s origins inWonka .
A melodic version had its premiere in the West End in 2013 ; the musical includes the iconic songs " Pure Imagination " and " The Candy human " that were used in the 1971 film . The musical receive cocksure reviews and won 2 Laurence Olivier Awards in 2014 for its Production and Lighting Design .
Thanks to the Word of God and the movie adaptations , Willy Wonka has become a Graeco-Roman character . With three films having been released , we compare them .
14Waitress (2016)
Adapted from 2007’s Comedy-Drama
The 2007 filmWaitresssees a young cleaning woman , Jenna , working firmly , square up to economize enough money to impart her abusive married man and start a young life sentence . Her plan are bilk when she unexpectedly falls fraught , but with reenforcement from her new friends , Jenna finally see some light at the end of the burrow .
Waitressmade its Broadway first appearance in 2016 andreceived vital congratulations for its cast , melodious grudge , and faithfulness to the original pic . It was nominated for 4 Tony Awards and 6 Drama Desk Awards , and the soundtrack pick up a Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical Theater Album in 2017 . A live stage recording ofWaitresswas issue in 2023 , also to critical kudos .
13The Bodyguard (2012)
Adapted from the 1992 Drama
This 1992 drama is remember for the performance of Whitney Houston and Kevin Costnerand its award - win soundtrack . The movie sees a Secret Service broker change state bodyguard , employ to protect a famous performing artist from a stalker . The motion picture ’s soundtrack won multiple award and is one of the highest - rated soundtrack album of all prison term ( via Cosmopolitan ) .
In 2012,The Bodyguardmade its debut in the West End , using the fabled song from the motion picture ’s soundtrack . The musical receive a positive reception and was name for 4 Laurence Olivier Awards , with critic regarding it as a warm tribute to the original film .
12Catch Me If You Can (2011)
Adapted from the 2001 Biopic
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks , get Me If You Canis based on the autobiography of Frank Abagnale Jr. who , in his juvenility , successfully conned multiple ship’s company out of millions of dollar bill , while on the streamlet from the FBI ; in his later years , he worked as an expert on bank fraud and forgery . The movie received high extolment and is often regarded asone of Steven Spielberg ’s respectable comedies .
The musical version debut on Broadway in 2011 , after touring through 2012 . While it received miscellaneous praise for its tempo , the cast get acclaim for their performances , with Nobert Leo Butz winning a Tony Award for his part as Carl Hanratty .
11Mrs. Doubtfire (2021)
Adapted from the 1993 Comedy-Drama
Arguably one of Robin Williams ' best movies , Mrs. Doubtfireshows Daniel , a sputter actor , go through a tough divorce and custody fight . In an attempt to see his children , Daniel disguises himself as an older British woman hired by his ex-husband - wife , to be a she-goat . The movie was praised for its characterization of divorceand its impact on a mob .
A musical version had been in production since 2015 and it received its Broadway debut in 2021 . Despite the production facing trouble stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic , the musical theater welcome a positive reception from critics , receiving 6 Outer Critics Circle Award nominations in 2022 .
10The Wedding Singer (2006)
Adapted from the 1998 Comedy
The 1998 moving picture depicts Robbie Hart , a wedding party singer , who descend into depression after his girlfriend breaks up with him . He later agrees to sing at the wedding of Julia , a waitress , and gradually , he falls in love with her . The film was praised for the leads ' chemical science and melodious soundtrack and is oftenregarded as Adam Sandler ’s most underrated moving-picture show .
The marriage Singerpremiered on Broadway in 2006 . It receive 5 Tony Nominations , including Best New Musical and Best Original Score , and has since had many successful international productions , include in the UK , Germany , and Australia .
Adapted from the Science-Fiction Franchise
The musical theater remained close to the franchise by premiering inthe year that the 2nd movie was determine , 2015 . critic and audience have called the musicala wonderful protection to the original franchise . The West last product of the musical won the Laurence Olivier and WhatsOnStage Awards for Best New Musical in 2016 .
8Ghost (2011)
Adapted from the 1990 Drama
A classic romance film , Ghostdepicts lovers Sam and Molly , whose love affair cease tragically after Sam is murdered . As a ghost , Sam agnise that Molly is in danger and dress out to save her with the assistant of loth psychical Oda Mae Brown . Ghostwas both a financial and critical success , with Whoopi Goldberg gain ground an Oscar for her public presentation .
Ghostwas adapt into a musical in 2011 , premiering in London ’s West death . The melodious was extremely praise for its adaptation of the storyand its use of exceptional essence . The Broadway production succeed the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Production Design in 2012 .
7Beetlejuice (2018)
Adapted from the 1988 Horror-Comedy
Tim Burton’sBeetlejuiceis regard asone of the director ’s good horror moving picture . The movie stars Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice , a bio - exorciser from the Netherworld who is summoned by a match to remove spook from their home , induce bedlam along the way . The movie won an Academy Award for Best Makeup and inspired an animated series and multiple video games .
The musicalwas released on Broadway in 2019.It was praised for embracing the humor and horror of the original story , its set design , and its soundtrack . Among other nominations , Beetlejuicewon the Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Set Design .
6Legally Blonde (2007)
Adapted from the 2001 film
Starring Reese Witherspoon , Legally Blondedepicts a sorority girl trying to win back her fellow by enrolling at Harvard . The movie received eclat forits portrayal of female empowermentand overcoming blond stereotypes . Witherspoon ’s character , Elle Woods has been labeled a women’s liberationist iconand the movie continues to inspire women to study law .
The movie urge on a franchise , including a musical adaptation release in 2007 . Despite a slow start , the musical theater became a worldwide success , being nominated for 7 Tony Awards , and deliver the goods 3 Laurence Olivier Awards .
