Fantasy Musicals
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Fantasy Musicals

Which of these fantasy flicks do you think is the best at breaking into song?

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1 The Wizard of Oz
Judy Garland's Oscar-winning "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" blends Dorothy's longing for home with a desire for the fantastic. 114 192
2 Mary Poppins
Just like Mary herself, the music here makes time fly, compressing an afternoon to three minutes in "It's a Jolly Holiday With Mary." 97 195
3 Beauty and the Beast
This musical solidified Disney's musical monopoly and became one of Broadway's longest-running show. 95 185
4 Aladdin
The last of composer Alan Menken's trio of Disney musicals, Aladdin proves that Disney's hold on the musical formula was no fluke. 86 178
5 The Little Mermaid
This movie picked up two Oscars for Original Score and Song, kicking off a decade of Disney that would revive the fantasy musical. 75 169
6 Labyrinth
David Bowie's music here is integral to the story, as the Goblin King uses it as his magic, making each tune a potent threat. 24 154
7 The Princess and the Frog
After a decade of Pixar, Disney re-emerged with this jazzy New Orleans musical, which could herald a fantastic renaissance. -22 132
8 Brigadoon
Music here expresses the magic of romance, placing Cyd Charisse and Gene Kelly into a dream ballet on a fantasy dance floor. -25 129
9 The Wiz
Michael Jackson's commercial flop departed from the usual musical fare and merged a contemporary soundscape to the classic tale. -58 132
10 Cabin in the Sky
This take on Faust blends fantasy and social commentary while its Oscar-nominated music brings resonance to the story. -65 107