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• Billy Elliot

  the Musical Live

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  This production was filmed in London's West End and was released in movie theaters across Europe and North America. Elton John's story of a young man who dared to dance won several Tonys during it's original Broadway run.

• Carousel

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  Part of the 'Live from Lincoln Center' series on PBS, this Rogers and Hammerstein classic (their second musical collaboration) about an ill-fated romance and the power of a healing community is accompanied by the New York Philharmonic. This staged…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Company

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  Stephen Sondheim's classic work about five couples (and their single bachelor friend) was supported by the New York Philharmonic and received a limited film release. Featuring an all star cast from stage and screen major highlights include Neil…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Grease Live!

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  The FOX network jumped into the live musical game with this youthful production of 'Grease' a surprise January hit for the network, featuring standout performances by Vanessa Hudgens (Rizzo), Juliannne Hough (Sandy), and Aaron Tveit (Danny).

• Hairspray Live!

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  NBC's fourth foray into live musical theatre featured a show with a great message about accepting others and embracing change.

• Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert

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  John Legend was well on his way to EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status when he stared in NBC's Easter musical as the titular character, Jesus Christ.

• Les Miserables

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  Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Victor Hugo's classic piece.

• Memphis

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  Composed of five filmed performances, this 2010 Best Musical Winner received a limited film release.

• Peter Pan

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  The bar for aired musicals was set high with Mary Martin's classic interpretation of Peter Pan. Airing originally in 1954 (NBC), this production has been broadcasted several times since the original airing.

• Peter Pan Live!

  a Musical

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  NBC's second attempt at live musicals featured Christopher Walken as Captain Hook.

• Rent

  Filmed Live on Broadway

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  Celebrating the closing of this landmark show, final performances were filmed live and composed together to celebrate its rich history. The show's lasting significance is seen in media through a feature film (2005), and an almost live production…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shrek, the Musical

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  This short lived production was filmed live with the original cast. The DVD has special features to complement the production.

• The Sound of Music

  Live!

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  NBC renewed a yearly tradition of airing live musicals in 2013. American Idol winner Carrie Underwood was the big draw as Maria von Trapp, with several Broadway legends joining the cast. The show pulled in over 21 million viewers and proved that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• South Pacific

  in Concert From Carnegie Hall

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  This lovely concert was filmed live at Carnegie Hall with only a few short days of rehearsal before filming (which is why the cast is reading the script during the production).

• 15 Broadway Plays and Musicals You Can Watch On Stage From Home | Playbill

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