Simon Morris Musicals

Five Film Stars Who Didn’t Sing in Their Own Musicals

Today is the day of reckoning here on the Simon Morris blog. This week I call out the fakes by revealing five film stars who didn’t sing in their own musicals.

The Movie Musical Purist

Ever since a young Simon Morris saw West Side Story for the first time, I have appreciated a film star who can transition successfully into the world of movie musicals.

Yet I’m something of a purist. I’m not keen…

New reports suggest that the movie version of Wicked may finally have a director. This week on the Simon Morris blog I ask; who are they and are they right for the job?

No Wicked Rumour is Too Insignificant!

Wicked has a huge following. Take a young(ish) musical theatre enthusiast by the name of Simon Morrisfor example. I’ve been obsessed with this reimagining of the tale of the Wicked Witch of…

Despite lukewarm reviews Into the Woods has proved a hit at the box office, prompting me to ask here on the Simon Morris blog this week; what next for the movie musical?

Sondheim’s Greatest Work

I was just as excited to see the movie version of Into the Woods, as I was back when a fresh young Simon Morris lined up for tickets to experience the epic Sondheim musical for the very first time.

Often…

If you’re wondering whether to go and see the remake of Annie you’re in luck, as this week on the Simon Morris blog I ask; what did the critics have to say about Annie?

A Cultural Phenomenon

There were few movie musicals that appeared on a young Simon Morris’ television screen more in the heady days of childhood than classic 80’s production Annie.

It’s the ultimate feel-good film. If you’ve…

What Are the Critics Saying About Into the Woods?

If you’re thinking about going to see what many have dubbed ‘the movie musical of the year’ over the holidays read on, as this week on the Simon Morris Blog I ask; what are the critics saying about Into the Woods?

A Young(ish) Simon Morris’ Eyes Were Opened

I can remember the first time I was taken to see Into the Woods, back when it was nothing but a stage play in the West End. That night, a…

The Same Production Over and Over and Over Again

Last week, Simon Morris readers, I learned that soon you’ll be able to see a new production over and over and over again, as classic movie Groundhog Day is about to be turned into a musical!

Every Christmas

It’s about that time of the year again. Ever since I was a pint-sized version of the Simon Morris you see before you, I’d sit down with the family and indulge in a viewing of Groundhog Daywhen…

Five Disney Movie Musicals to Re-Watch This Christmas

With the holiday season only a stone’s throw away, I wanted to help you get into the spirit this week here on the Simon Morris blog with five Disney movie musicals you should re-watch this Christmas.

All Warm and Tingly Inside

Growing up in the 90’s, a burgeoning musical theatre enthusiast – otherwise known as a young Simon Morris– could often be found sat in front of a slew of classic Disney…

Wicked Film to Hit Screens in 2016?

You may be interested to learn Simon Morris readers, that rumours sparked by a new report have suggested that we could be in for a film version of Wicked as soon as 2016!

Making Our Way in the World

I remember the mid 2000’s well.  A young(ish) Simon Morris was making his way in the world, finding out who he was, and exploring what it really means to live your life as an adult. Then, Wickedentere…

Cameron Diaz Gives Us Glimpse of Annie Remake

I laughed out loud last week, Simon Morris readers, when Cameron Diaz decided to give us an unusual glimpse of her role in the remake of Annie by featuring in a parody of the classic movie musical on SNL.

Hard Knock Life

Way back when, a young Simon Morris could often be found with his nose far too close to the TV, as he found himself captivated by iconic movie musical Annie.

The classic 1982…

I was astounded this week Simon Morris readers, when I learned that an unlikely suspect has decided to dive head first into the world of musical theatre. Billy Corgan.

The Era Where Angst-Filled Grunge Reigned Supreme

If the name sounds familiar, it means that like a teenage, angst-filled Simon Morris back in the mid-90’s, you were way too into the grunge scene once upon a time.

As the lead…

I’ve finally found a musical I’m pretty sure I’ll never want to see. Sources have suggested that the story of Duck Dynasty is set to become a musical theatre production!

A Family Known for its ‘Traditional’ Values            

For any of you who haven’t heard of Duck Dynasty, where have you been? It’s a reality TV show in the US, which follows the Robertson family. The Robertson’s, headed by…

A recent article made a point I want to take the chance to explore this week here on the Simon Morris blog; Into the Woods has finally embraced its own score.

Without its Score, a Movie Musical is Nothing

As a young Simon Morris, flocking to the local cinema hoping to catch a viewing of a classic Hollywood movie musical, there was one thing that always captivated me about the genre; the singing.

Amazingly, I learned last week that former That 70’s Show star Topher Grace is set to star in a movie musical. This week on the Simon Morris blog I ask; can he pull it off.

A Boy from the 70’s

To be honest, it really is a fair question. Getting more real than I perhaps would have liked to now. I’ll admit that back in the days where a young Simon Morrisspent most of his time taking in classic…

With the movie version of the Sondheim musical slated to hit cinemas soon, this week on the Simon Morris blog I ask; when will you get to see Into the Woods.

Into the Woods is a Sight to Behold on Stage

I’ve honestly not been this excited about a movie musical release, since I was a really young Simon Morris, waiting and chomping at the bit for the release of Evita back in 1996.

Why wouldn’t I be…

This week I want to pay tribute to the production which I believe kick started the modern movie musical trend here on the Simon Morris blog this week; Chicago.

The Tale of Two Merry Murderesses

When I was growing up, the movie musical landscape was extraordinarily sparse. Yes, a young Simon Morriscould sit down and watch any of Disney’s classic movie musical animations, but when it came to…

With the imminent release of Into the Woods, this week on the Simon Morris blog, I want to devote some time to a surprise movie musical player: Christine Baranski.

Who is Christine Baranski?

At this point, I’m hearing all of the stark silences behind every screen. Who is Christine Baranski, you ask? Well she’s a woman who has crafted a surprisingly successful career in movie musicals over the…

This week on the Simon Morris blog, I state my case, and argue why I believe that Grease is the quintessential teenage movie musical.

Grease Explores the Realities of Teenage Life

Growing up as a burgeoning movie musical enthusiast, there were many that I believed spoke to me. However there weren’t many that spoke for me, and for my experiences as a teenager, dealing with the trials and…