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I agree with this choice. I have seen a number of musicals over the years, and this remains my favourite for its very high level of emotional engagement, and music and lyrics that are moving, appropriate, memorable and quite profound.

Miss Saigon is close to this, but isn't quite to this very high standard.

In terms of of comedy value, The Producers is absolutely gut-bustingly funny, and so bad-taste is makes your teeth itch. Delicious.... Also props for the Rocky Horror Show and Little Shop of Horrors.


Okay, I admit it, I do like musicals a lot...in my time, I've seen the following on stage (as well as the above): Cats, Chess, Oklahoma, King and I, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Cabaret (a big favourite of mine because of the political aspects), Singin in the Rain, Half a Sixpence, and numerous others.

I'd definitely recommend Les Miserables and The Producers to anyone who wants a great night out though.