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Musicals

It’s no secret – music is great for our well-being! Below you’ll find a list of catchy musicals that will definitely get your foot tapping and feeling happy.

TV Shows

About

Josh and Melissa are on a couples’ retreat looking to spark the romance back in their relationship. Out on a hike they make a wrong turn and somehow they are transported to the fictional town of Schmigadoon where everyone sings and dances their day away.

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Testimonials

“This show is so funny. Basically the idea is if any of us actually were put into one of these towns that are in musicals such as “The Music Man” wouldn’t we all be wondering how the heck did I get here and how do I get out of here. They ask for directions and the whole down sings. They need to find somewhere to stay and people sing. WIth Keegan-Michael Key and Cicily Strong as the couple you know it’s gonna be funny.”

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Movies

Synopsis

Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

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Testimonial

A thoughtful, culturally-rich movie that takes on topics such as family, life, and how to process death. Matched with beautiful music, this movie also brings Mexican culture to the forefront of a funny, yet emotionally-charged and insightful story.

Warning: Talk of death, scene of someone getting killed via poison.

Synopsis

The Madrigals are an extraordinary family who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift — every child except Mirabel. However, she soon may be the Madrigals last hope when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is now in danger.

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Testimonial

“Disney really kicked it out of the park again on this film! If you haven’t heard of this movie yet, where have you been? Perfect for all ages with the catchiest of music, this movie will definitely resonate with everyone.”

Synopsis

Gisele (Amy Adams) has met her perfect prince (James Masden) but his step-mother (Susan Sarandon) is not pleased so she tricks Gisele into another realm where “happy endings don’t exist” (sadly this is our realm). Imagine the cheesiest princess getting stuck in NYC and that’s where it just starts.

Testimonial

“This is possibly the perfect Disney movie … and it makes fun of Disney. I suggest you google the easter eggs and cameos because they are so fun. They are currently making a sequel (out later this year) so you need to watch this one to get it. Imagine if some fairy tale princess walked into your house and called her “forest friends” over. Hilarious. If you’re not into musicals you will still enjoy the music as the song contents are super funny.”