Heya! I've been following you for a bit and you keep mentioning musicals I've never even heard of! I'm a musical theater teacher so I'm always looking for new musicals, specifically I'm looking for good solos for my students.
Do you have any recs? Feel free to put musicals but also specific songs . Thanks!
Oh you have open a floodgates! Time for me to share all my musical craze!
But let's start with ALL BIBLICAL MUSICAL FIRST! XD
Beloved King: A Queer Bible Musical
My first musical animatic was from this musical, Beloved King! It's a queer and romantic retelling of the story of David and Jonathan from the Bible. It's not out yet, and there is only a collection of six songs available right now. My favorite song is Adoni!
Concept Album
King David
This musical is also based on David from the Bible, but it tells his whole life, focusing more on David's and King Saul's relationship in the first act. The second act is like a forbidden consensual lovers' romance between David and Bathsheba.... Sigh... Pretty disapointed there. The music is really good, though! It have this Disney vibes but darker. Well, it is Alan Menken, so it makes sense that this musical reminds you of every Disney Renaissance movie ever. Fave solos... "The Enemy Within" and "Never Again"
Playlist
David - Sight & Sound Theathers
So Sight & Sound Theaters are this religious, high-budget company that makes the utmost amazing and spectacular shows. I saw the musical Daniel, so I can guarantee that the show, props, and effects Sight & Sound has are amazing. And the music is amazing as well! It is kind of funny, though, that in this musical they actually depict David's relationship with Bathsheba as… well, not romantic compared to Tim and Alan's musical. There are a bunch of great songs in this, but my favorites would be… "Learning to Shepherd," "David Spares Saul," and "Psalm 24."
Playlist
David Et Jonathas
A French opera from 1688 by Charpentier. If "Beloved King" is explicitly queer, then "David et Jonathan" is romantically queer. Because this opera is so romantic and tragic, it freaking made me cry. BEST SONGS: "A vostre bras vainqueur," "Vous me fuiez!" and "Qu'on sauve Jonathas."
Full Album
Daniel - Sight & Sound Theathers
This musical is based on the story of Daniel from the Bible. Daniel was a Jewish young man who was taken by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar to become his dream interpreter, and then a lot of stuff happens. I saw this musical in Lancaster, and it was amazing. My biggest criticism is that the story is rushed to the maximum. There are a lot of songs I love from this one, but if I had to pick my three favorites, they would be "Where You Are," "Cry for Home," and "New Wind (Ezekiel's Song)." To be honest, I love almost every single one of them…
Playlist
Queen Esther - Sight & Sound Theathers
Just like every single Sight & Sound Theaters musical, this one is also based on the Bible, and it's about Queen Esther. Kind of similar to Daniel, she was a young Jewish woman, among many others, who was taken by the Persian King Ahasuerus. Because she was so smoking hot, the king made her his queen, and then a lot of stuff happens. The music in this one is pretty okay for me. I do like "Reflections of Persia" and "Esther's First Banquet."
Playlist
Of Ashes
This is the last musical recommendation that is based on a biblical story! I PROMISE! So this story is about Ashra, the woman who was caught in adultery by religious leaders, and Matthias, the man with leprosy. The music here is very much my vibe, very dramatic, but there are a lot of great solos and duets here. For solos, it is "Everybody's Lover" and "Beautiful Death." And for duets, "Three Months Ago" and "Colors."
Full Album
Time for the greek myth based musicals!
Stories From Styx
It's an anthology musical series where each song narrates a Greek myth story set in the underworld. The first album focuses on Hades and Persephone. The second will be released soon!
Stories From Styx: Hades & Persephone Album
Paris The Musical
Paris is a rock musical by Jon English and David Mackay from 1987, and it's based on the myth of the Trojan War, focusing on the romance and tragedy of Paris and Helen. The vocals are so beautiful, and I just love how Helen is portrayed in this adaptation. She is in love with Paris, but at the same time, she suffers and is in despair over what is happening. Favorite songs: "Perfect Stranger," "Business," "Any Fool Could See," and "Hell or High Water."
Playlist
Epic The Musical
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Y'all already know what it is.
Returns of the Moon
Yet to be released, but I thought I could share it! >:D It's about a witch who's going to be executed, and when she's about to die, she uses the moon's power to resurrect people murdered in their past lives. These resurrected main characters, now trapped in an unfamiliar time period and place, must work together to find the witch, avoid witch-fearing hunters, and confront what happened during their past lives.
Teaser
Venice
Venice is a musical by Matt Sax and Eric Rosen. It takes place in the fictional city of Venice, which has been at war for a generation. Venice Monroe, named for the city, is sworn in as the new leader, promising to bring change to society. If you enjoy hip-hop music, then this is a highly recommended show!
Playlist
Warriors
So this is a concept musical by Eisa Davis and Lin-Manuel Miranda. And yes… IT'S FREAKING FANTASTIC! This musical was inspired by the 1979 action film The Warriors, which adapted the 1965 novel of the same name. I think I actually love all the songs on this album, but gosh, if I have to pick, then it would be "Derailed," "Leave the Bronx Alive," "Call Me Mercy," and "The Park at Night."
Playlist
Notre Dame De Paris The Musical
So I was obsessed with this musical for years, and the guy who plays Quasimodo… Mmwhaaa! This French musical is based on the classic The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo. Do I really have to point out which are my faves? It’s obviously "Belle" and "Danse Mon Esmeralda"!
Playlist
Outlander
This is a musical from 2010, based on the book Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. It's about Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who mysteriously travels back in time to 18th-century Scotland. There, she encounters and falls in love with a warrior, Jamie Fraser. <3
So I think this will make me a villain for recommending this because this is seriously a musical that is almost a lost media... I think. Kind of, because the thing is… I literally stalked the producer and contacted them to see if I could buy a CD or even just the MP4 files for the whole musical. AND THE PRODUCER ANSWERED ME, AND I GOT TO BUY A CD! So years ago, this musical was available on Spotify, but then it was removed, which led me to do this search in the first place. Either way, I think the only available material from this musical here online is this playlist…. I think it is possible to still buy the CD but Im not sure anymore T.T ....maybe I can share a drive link or something.... Either way, my favorite songs from this musical are "Falling," "Farewell (I Am Ready Reprise)," and "Ellen's Son."