For musical theatre fans like us, there is one question that’s a dealbreaker: what is your favourite show? This can make or break friendships and relationships alike. Whether you love a historic melodrama or an over-the-top parody, your favourite show says a lot about you. Here’s our breakdown of what yours means.
The Book of Mormon
Musicals aren’t for you but this is an exception: this is a political commentary. You are the person that loves having debates at parties – you much prefer to rack someone’s brains in the kitchen than rock someone’s shoes on the dance floor.
Six: The Musical
You’re a history nerd with a tendency for feminist literature. You’re also edgy, cool and sexy which means that almost everyone is happy to listen to you. The world is your oyster – just don’t go falling for any guys called Henry!
Les Miserables
If there’s one quality you have, it’s loyalty. You’re always ready to fight the good fight – even if that means going against the most popular views around you. Your team-player attitude will take you far!
Mamma Mia
Your idea of a great time is a night in with the girls, having a few (large) glasses of wine and becoming the Dancing Queen. You were probably a teenager in the 70s… or, you’re really close to your Mum, who herself grew up in the 70s! Basically: 70s.
Matilda
You are a misunderstood genius. For you, there’s nothing better than holing up in your favourite coffee shop or tea house reading Road Dahl, Michael Morpurgo or Enid Blyton. Your bookish charm is adorable.
Wicked
You were shaped by your experience as an outsider at school. This led you to become a full-blown advocate of every underdog and misunderstood cause in the world You love it when classic stories get twisted – the stranger, the better.
Hamilton
You’re the cool one of your social group. You have your own unique take on everything that anyone has to say and your viewpoint on theatre is always refreshing and cool. In your spare time, you love relaxing with some hip hop tunes!
Phantom of the Opera
There is no level of drama which you can’t take – and enjoy! The other musicals aren’t enough for you. You need a tempestuous love story, period costumes, a subterranean lair as well as a blend of extraordinary soprano and tenor belters to get you going.
So, there you have it! Yes, you might not be happy about it but let’s face it, there are clichés for a reason! We think that every musical has its place and you should be proud of your favourite.