Tuesday, June 3, 2014

29 Songs From Musicals Guaranteed To Make You Cry

“I’ve heard it said—” *BAWLS* (Warning: minor spoilers ahead!)


"What I Did For Love" — A Chorus Line



Music and lyrics: Marvin Hamlisch & Edward Kleban

What it's about: When they realize their careers can end in an instant with the simplest injury, an ensemble of dancers express how much they love their craft and will be free of regret doing what they do out of love.


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"I Am The One (Reprise)" — Next to Normal



Music and lyrics: Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey

What it's about: After years of attempting to forget the death of his infant child, a man's son appears to him as a teenager after his wife leaves him, who was also tormented by the same hallucinations of their son.


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"The Flesh Failures/Let The Sun Shine In" — HAIR



Music and lyrics: Galt MacDermot, James Rado & Gerome Ragni

What it's about: A man succumbs to the pressures of his parents (and conservative America) to serve in Vietnam.


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"When I Grow Up" — Matilda the Musical



Music and lyrics: Tim Minchin

What it's about: Children come together to sing about their hopes for the future and make you nostalgic for the simpler joys of youth.


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