Top 10 Musical Numbers Where the Ensemble Went HARD

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • These musical numbers didn't need to go THAT hard. For this list, we’ll be looking at the best numbers featured in films where a group of performers really wow us. Our countdown includes "The Wiz," "Sweet Charity," "West Side Story," and more! Did YOUR favorite movie musical make the list? Let us know in the comments!
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  • @MsMojo
    @MsMojo  Год назад +25

    Did YOUR favorite movie musical make the list? Let us know below, and check out our video of the Top 10 Broadway Act One Finales That Didn't Have to Go THAT Hard - ruclips.net/video/dNjHroCd5ss/видео.html

    • @MamaPinks
      @MamaPinks Год назад +1

      YES! Fantastic video! You nailed this one, song for song! I loved it!🎉❤🎉

    • @vkramis4999
      @vkramis4999 Год назад +6

      Moulin Rogue! That has one of the best opening numbers! And Nicole Kidmen is fabulous

    • @katmahasti
      @katmahasti Год назад +8

      "The Greatest Showman"! The opening number and the song "From Now On". Come on!! Those folks were going HAM! Every time I hear those songs I start stomping and singing!

    • @maryklawitter2732
      @maryklawitter2732 Год назад +3

      you missed a few: The Music Man - Ending. Brigadoon - Go Home w/ Bonnie Jean. 1776 - Sit Down John!

    • @clairepettie
      @clairepettie Год назад

      I'm going through in Coming to America. I know that's not a traditional musical, but there's no denying that the ensemble number blew everyone away.

  • @Megan-bt9pm
    @Megan-bt9pm Год назад +522

    Honestly, I'll always have a soft spot for the barn raising scene in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

    • @contardi
      @contardi Год назад +16

      Young Russ Tamblyn was great

    • @Elizabeth9694
      @Elizabeth9694 Год назад +9

      Agreed, LOVE that scene!

    • @vernahelm107
      @vernahelm107 Год назад +6

      My thoughts exactly.

    • @painetdldy
      @painetdldy Год назад +13

      them women was sobbin sobbin sobbin fit to be tied

    • @melanieomer9186
      @melanieomer9186 Год назад +19

      The barn raising dance is one of the best ensemble performances ever.

  • @denisesf5
    @denisesf5 Год назад +114

    Have you never seen the dancing in Seven Brides For Seven Brothers???? OMG.

    • @jaclynsanture6643
      @jaclynsanture6643 Год назад +2

      I Love the dancing in the movie

    • @arosary2188
      @arosary2188 3 месяца назад

      That is the only musical where I will call my sisters to put it on.

  • @trinaq
    @trinaq Год назад +191

    My friend was in a high school production of "Hairspray", and she joked that they should have called the final number "You can't stop to Breathe", as they were always out of breath every night! 😂🤣

    • @hopemcgrath923
      @hopemcgrath923 Год назад +7

      Truth. Idk how i never passed out on stage after we finished the number

    • @laraduff4949
      @laraduff4949 Год назад +3

      Haha that’s so true! I did that number in drama school ages ago and I was really struggling for breath! Lol

    • @mojo500100
      @mojo500100 Год назад +4

      For what it’s worth, kids, your audiences no doubt appreciated your hard work. It’s a dynamite number.

    • @mervyngreene6687
      @mervyngreene6687 Год назад +2

      I love everyone in this new number. HOWEVER, little Inez almost stole the show.

    • @christianfranz2686
      @christianfranz2686 Год назад +2

      That’s very true I get out of breath watching it, ne and my friends would dance to you can’t stop the beat in my basement the collapse on the floor out of breath and sweating

  • @JonS0107
    @JonS0107 Год назад +96

    7 Brides for 7 Brothers Barn raising; Enchanted's Central Park scene, Hair's Central Park scene and The Harvey Girls Atchison, Topeka, and the San Jose number was one of the longest choreographed routines shot in a single shot, on the first take.

    • @outoftheforest7652
      @outoftheforest7652 Год назад

      EXCACTLY!.. all those ^^^^

    • @tinafreeman108
      @tinafreeman108 Год назад +1

      I love the Enchanted Work Song, but I concede that an ensemble of rodents, roaches, and pigeons doesn't count.

    • @lorawiese5897
      @lorawiese5897 5 месяцев назад +1

      Ohhh the barn raising one is so good. Also missed is Barbra Strisands Hello Dolly"

    • @FlatironBetty
      @FlatironBetty 4 месяца назад

      YESSSSS

    • @workrelatedproject
      @workrelatedproject 4 месяца назад +3

      "Belly up to the bar" - Debbie Reynolds ....

  • @hyunakiro
    @hyunakiro Год назад +120

    Cant believe 1968's Oliver isnt here coz istg every single one in the ensemble are classically trained in ballet and opera with the way they danced and sung. And they were a BIG ensemble.

    • @SciFiFemale
      @SciFiFemale Год назад +6

      I was waiting for Oliver to turn up.

    • @outoftheforest7652
      @outoftheforest7652 Год назад +1

      OMG YES Oh and also SCROOGE!!! the one with Albert Finney! WOW. That is the best!

    • @tinafreeman108
      @tinafreeman108 Год назад

      Absolutely agree

    • @Scottsteaux63
      @Scottsteaux63 5 месяцев назад +3

      I love OLIVER! That show has more show stoppers than most musicals.

    • @ConradSpoke
      @ConradSpoke 5 месяцев назад

      100% right.

  • @kirita1346
    @kirita1346 Год назад +52

    I was actually expecting Consider Yourself from Oliver! to be number 1. I'm surprised it wasn't on there at all. Such a huge ensemble cast

    • @jenelleprins5306
      @jenelleprins5306 6 месяцев назад +5

      Or Who Will Buy This Beautiful Morning with all the sellers proclaiming their wares.

  • @jiannebelle3827
    @jiannebelle3827 Год назад +155

    Also honorable mention to 'Revolting Children' from Matilda, those kids were talented asf on stage and on screen

    • @Circusfire999
      @Circusfire999 Год назад +4

      Yesssss

    • @maestroclassico5801
      @maestroclassico5801 Год назад +9

      I almost think it's probably too recent to make the list....but YES! Ive never seen an ensemble of kids do that...even Annie

  • @Poppaea-Sabina
    @Poppaea-Sabina Год назад +36

    Jesus Christ Superstar went hard for 2 hours straight. All That Jazz too. And the original Hairspray too

    • @punkwrestle
      @punkwrestle Год назад +5

      JCS should have gotten one for the Simon Zealotes song…

    • @punkwrestle
      @punkwrestle Год назад +5

      JCS should have gotten one for the Simon Zealotes song or maybe King Herod’s…

    • @robstockton911
      @robstockton911 5 месяцев назад +3

      Oh yeah, “Take Off With Us” from All That Jazz.

  • @Tedzepeda3986
    @Tedzepeda3986 Год назад +45

    Now wait a minute! Not even and honorable mention for anything in “All That Jazz”?! The ‘Take Off With Us’ number alone is worth a mention and the opening and closing numbers, ‘On Broadway’ and ‘Bye Bye Life’ are just phenomenal. And nothing for “Moulin Rouge” either?! WTH?! :-(

    • @jrlexjr
      @jrlexjr Год назад

      You beat me to it.

    • @alshicke
      @alshicke 6 месяцев назад

      Right said

    • @sampa2nyc
      @sampa2nyc 5 месяцев назад

      I was thinking along those lines as well.

  • @indyavonside207
    @indyavonside207 Год назад +92

    The Wiz was so overlooked glad you picked up this masterful number.

    • @bettinahooper5344
      @bettinahooper5344 5 месяцев назад +2

      It was the first number that popped into my head when I saw the video title. Not crazy about the film but that number completely blew me away (still does- I watch the clip sometimes).

    • @Mister_Listener
      @Mister_Listener 4 месяца назад +4

      That was Mabel King?? I didnt realize she was such a powerhouse singer.

    • @taahiramcgee
      @taahiramcgee 4 месяца назад +3

      When they met the Wizard, that was the best dancing. I wanna be seen green.

    • @maxinef6654
      @maxinef6654 3 месяца назад +1

      I didn’t like the movie, but Mabel King’s part was the best.

    • @Musik216
      @Musik216 3 месяца назад +1

      Agreed, but it didn't deserve 10th place....

  • @emtgirl777
    @emtgirl777 Год назад +103

    This one might need a part 2! There are so many incredible ensemble numbers out there! Also, “You go, Green Shirt Guy” was the best part of this video, IMO 😂😂😂

    • @qthedancer4711
      @qthedancer4711 Год назад +2

      The green shirt guy was in my senior class.

    • @EmphaticNod
      @EmphaticNod Год назад +6

      "Performing like the rent is due tomorrow," had me spitting my water. 🤣🤣

    • @clairepettie
      @clairepettie Год назад

      @@qthedancer4711 That's so cool! When I was a little kid I thought he must have either been the choreographer or the choreographer's kid - front and center and so memorable.

    • @jackwesterland
      @jackwesterland Год назад +1

      @@clairepettie A lot of the time the person in front is one of the dance captains. Like in "Hairspray" there is the woman in the yellow dress who is front and center a lot of the time, she is most likely one of the dance captains. They set the pace, and give the other dancers someone to focus on for count.

    • @seanmoran-w6u
      @seanmoran-w6u 5 месяцев назад

      @@clairepettie nope- but he was amazing...Danny Levins, from ABT and just the greatest to work with....Pat Birch was the genius behind this film!

  • @jkrapenc1034
    @jkrapenc1034 Год назад +19

    I don't think any of these don't belong here, but I was surprised to see that you missed Aquarius from "Hair," and Roxanne from "Moulin Rouge." Those are awesome ensemble performances!

  • @paulestone9713
    @paulestone9713 Год назад +20

    What about the street vendors in Oliver? Or the street parade dancers in Ferris Buellers Day Off?

  • @RedDragonForce2
    @RedDragonForce2 Год назад +46

    The opening number from “Rent” should have been on here.
    Also, “You Can’t Stop The Beat” should have been higher.

    • @blessed2live71
      @blessed2live71 Год назад +2

      I was just saying that! Mark zooming on his bike opening with "how do you document real life when real life's getting more like fiction each day?" Come on man! How could you miss that?!

  • @trinaq
    @trinaq Год назад +93

    I knew that "Cell Block Tango" would be highly ranked. Even though many of the women, bar one, committed petty acts of murder, the song is insanely catchy to listen to.

    • @contardi
      @contardi Год назад +3

      I loved it

    • @mervyngreene6687
      @mervyngreene6687 Год назад +8

      I am not sure about that: "he ran into my knife ten times!," "Some guys just can't handle their arsenic."

    • @quentinbarrentine5114
      @quentinbarrentine5114 Год назад

      @@mervyngreene6687 I believe she was referring to the Hungarian woman who couldn't speak English, and was likely wrongfully hanged.

    • @liveicelive
      @liveicelive Год назад +2

      One of my favorites!

    • @mervyngreene6687
      @mervyngreene6687 Год назад +2

      The first time I saw "Chicago," I was with a female friend. She LOVED "the Cell Block Tango." She claimed that all of the women acted in self defense. In other words, "he had it coming!" She was (mostly) joking.
      But it did bring up an interesting issue. In the movie, Roxie and Fred fight before she shoots him. However, in the stage production, she shoots him because "nobody walks out on me."

  • @mexico53ify
    @mexico53ify Год назад +43

    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is up there for me!!!

    • @Chantara27
      @Chantara27 Год назад +5

      My favorite is when the brothers are singing and dancing with the axes in the snow

    • @jaclynsanture6643
      @jaclynsanture6643 Год назад

      I Love Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, it a classic

    • @laurellane1721
      @laurellane1721 5 месяцев назад

      @@Chantara27 That's my favorite too! Lonesome Polecat!

    • @shantricewhitehead5436
      @shantricewhitehead5436 2 месяца назад

      The dancing with axes scene is my favorite from that movie

  • @Aikidragon_Prime
    @Aikidragon_Prime Год назад +16

    Jesus Christ Superstar, the entire movie. I'm surprised you left this one out.

  • @renataheaden2509
    @renataheaden2509 Год назад +165

    OMG, finally some recognition for Sister Act 2! And if that number doesn't get you up and dancing, you did not grow up with it

    • @jessicas.4898
      @jessicas.4898 Год назад +8

      The Sister Act movies are amazing! I didn't like SA2 as much as SA1 but that final dance scene, myua *chef's kiss*!

    • @hannahhester8376
      @hannahhester8376 Год назад

      Yes!!!

    • @CortexNewsService
      @CortexNewsService Год назад +2

      That scene is the reason I keep rewatching that movie.

    • @amiegallagher3650
      @amiegallagher3650 Год назад

      That scene is awesome! Gives me the shivers.

    • @ConchitaCh
      @ConchitaCh Год назад

      True!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @kenrider393
    @kenrider393 Год назад +21

    I cannot believe not even honorable mention for the “Hello Dolly” number. If for no other reason than Streisand’s beaded gown weighed 45 lbs!

  • @JforRajasa
    @JforRajasa Год назад +53

    What about Moulin Rouge? Their 'Come What May' number's visual, vocal, and story telling are amazinggggg

    • @jamesbaio9327
      @jamesbaio9327 Год назад +7

      If not Come What May...Tango Roxanne is my Top fave.

    • @alyshataylor5070
      @alyshataylor5070 Год назад +5

      I was thinking Can Can

    • @ladyshar42
      @ladyshar42 Год назад

      @@alyshataylor5070 that was the one I was thinking of.

    • @kellyp136
      @kellyp136 Год назад +3

      I would say the scene when they first go to the Moulin Rouge and you first see Satine would be the best example of the amazing ensemble cast

    • @CenturyHomeProject
      @CenturyHomeProject 4 месяца назад +1

      ⁠Absolutely! That was raw!!

  • @inthrutheoutdoor5849
    @inthrutheoutdoor5849 Год назад +31

    A great list. One of my favorites is "Put On Your Sunday Clothes" from Hello Dolly! So much fun. The entire cast, including Barbra Streisand, dances.

    • @kristinschermann6581
      @kristinschermann6581 3 месяца назад +1

      Yessss! How about the waiters near the end (I mean, it's not the entire cast, but....) There is just something (magical) about a guy number!

  • @andrewscott891
    @andrewscott891 Год назад +64

    96,000 from In the Heights deserved an Honorable Mention at least.

  • @EarthaKitty-mb5pb
    @EarthaKitty-mb5pb Год назад +18

    Not including the finale of Xanadu was a grievous omission. It’s got everything: ONJ and Gene Kelly, roller disco, tight rope walkers, juggling mimes, muses, poppin and lockin, preppies, hand jiving, tango, swing dancing, zoot suits, and aerialists, all set to the music of ELO!

  • @chadhundley
    @chadhundley Год назад +82

    3 more I definitely would have added would be: “I Hope I Get It” from Chorus Line, “La Vie Boheme” from Rent and “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman! Part 2 needed please!!

    • @cayzee4719
      @cayzee4719 Год назад +3

      wow thanks. now I have to rewatch rent. this sucks /s

    • @gnirolnamlerf593
      @gnirolnamlerf593 Год назад +5

      Yes. "This is Me" is incredible.

    • @sandrabeaumont1980
      @sandrabeaumont1980 Год назад

      I totally agree with your choices here!!!! All three of those would definitely be on my list!!!!

    • @tinafreeman108
      @tinafreeman108 Год назад

      Yeah, surprised that was left out.

    • @robstockton911
      @robstockton911 5 месяцев назад

      “A Chorus Line” theoretically should be all over this list, but it’s just such a lousy movie.

  • @LaLayla99
    @LaLayla99 Год назад +20

    For Fiddler I would have chosen "To Life" instead. West Side Story "Dance at the Gym." Annie "It's a Hard Knock Life." The Greatest Showman- "This is Me."

    • @robstockton911
      @robstockton911 5 месяцев назад +1

      I agree re: To Life and Dance at the Gym. (But West Side Story is pretty much an embarrassment of riches…it probably deserves three of the spots.)

  • @michaelstocker2880
    @michaelstocker2880 Год назад +11

    76 Trombones, Marian, Trouble, and others from The Music Man!

  • @DanGamingFan2406
    @DanGamingFan2406 Год назад +74

    Patter songs in general are pretty hard to pull.off, but "America" is on another level. The vocals are amazing, especially in the original, and the choreography in both versions the choreography is absolutely impressive.

    • @mervyngreene6687
      @mervyngreene6687 Год назад +3

      I agree. AND, the original is clearly the best.

  • @brianscotpatterson2101
    @brianscotpatterson2101 Год назад +53

    I would've added "I Hope I Get It" from A Chorus Line. It's a total full cast and chorus banger opener. And if we're considering animated features, "Be Our Guest" from Beauty and the Beast and "Under the Sea" from the Little Mermaid.

    • @christianfranz2686
      @christianfranz2686 Год назад +3

      I did “I hope I get it” for dance class at my school and all of the theater kids (including me) were living our best lives and dieing after we finished we just laid on the market floor out of breath

    • @FlatironBetty
      @FlatironBetty 4 месяца назад

      Yesssssss

  • @StephenKnouse
    @StephenKnouse Год назад +11

    I was sad to see that "That's How You Know" from Enchanted didn't make the cut...

  • @jessicaspecht
    @jessicaspecht Год назад +15

    Fame should have been in the countdown, NOT an honorable mention!

  • @dmark1922
    @dmark1922 Год назад +30

    "The Ascot Opening Day" from My Fair Lady isn't exactly "hard" but truly amazing in most every other sense (especially the costumes)

    • @robstockton911
      @robstockton911 5 месяцев назад +1

      It’s a great ensemble number!, but they’re definitely not “going hard.” 😂

    • @lindakimmelman6550
      @lindakimmelman6550 4 месяца назад

      I totally agree with you on this one!

  • @sybmike
    @sybmike Год назад +25

    I'm stunned that La Vie Boheme didn't make the cut.

  • @gschreckster
    @gschreckster Год назад +14

    Great clips! What about Music Man: 76 Trombones in the gym, Marian Madame Librarian. Oliver has some of my favorite big numbers: Consider Yourself, Food Glorious Food, Who Will Buy, Oom Pa Pa, I'd Do Anything

    • @MxNEWCASTLE
      @MxNEWCASTLE Год назад +2

      I did a production of The Music Man and the most exhausting scene was Wells Fargo Wagon because you had to sing and dance with so much energy the whole time. Iowa Stubborn was also difficult as it involved a bunch of small family groups moving in patterns across the stage

    • @robstockton911
      @robstockton911 5 месяцев назад +1

      The Music Man’s also offers “Shipoopi” and “Madam Librarian.”

  • @Flanole
    @Flanole Год назад +11

    I would have selected "Fame" as number !.

  • @rachelleanonymous2740
    @rachelleanonymous2740 Год назад +5

    Nothing from A Chorus Line? Really?

  • @Kristine_202
    @Kristine_202 Год назад +14

    We did "Joyful, Joyful" in choir when I was in HS. We did it the exact same way as the movie, so a soloist came out and sang the Lauryn Hill part and then she did all of the riffs.
    25+ years later and that soloist just made her Broadway debut as the lead (Patina Miller's understudy) in "Into the Woods." I'll have to see if I can find the VHS (yikes!) of us performing together. About 20 of us showed up to see her first performance on Broadway. It was amazing.

    • @peggyknecht5551
      @peggyknecht5551 6 месяцев назад

      I did the ASL part when my college choir sang it.

  • @JcXtreme72
    @JcXtreme72 Год назад +13

    Greatest Showman - This is me should be way up on this list

  • @michelcousineau2660
    @michelcousineau2660 Год назад +13

    Let's try to get some balance here by adding a few notables from before 1970:
    Lot of livin to do from Bye Bye Birdie
    The Barn Dance from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
    The Rhythm of Life from Sweet Charity
    June is bustin out all over from Carousel

    • @bestnameeverf
      @bestnameeverf Год назад +1

      Rhythm of life is such a great song!

    • @jaylayson69
      @jaylayson69 Год назад +1

      Considering that Mojo tends to ignore anything before 1990 I think they did a great job balancing things. But The Barn Dance is a great number. And for once La La Land wasn’t number one

  • @theoriginallicentia
    @theoriginallicentia Год назад +7

    I love the musical Grease, but I don't really see it as a number where the ensemble had to really bring it. It's extraordinarily catchy, but the dancing and singing is almost lackadaisical compared to the intensity of some of the others. Also, not sure how both Greatest Showman and Rent didn't make this list. This is the Greatest Show is a huge ensemble number, and Rent's La Vie Boheme was so innovative! Singular Sensation from a Chorus Line would've also been a great choice too, or Cats' big Jellicle number!

  • @allisonbergh4429
    @allisonbergh4429 Год назад +13

    RIP Topol

  • @KarenPolak-lg4xz
    @KarenPolak-lg4xz Год назад +4

    I would have thought “Who Will Buy” from Oliver would have made it.

  • @bestnameeverf
    @bestnameeverf Год назад +7

    Wth msmojo! No acknowledgement for Consider Yourself from Oliver? That songs a staple for over the top stagey routines which has been replicated many times in other movies.
    P.S this list needs to be at least 20.

  • @josefinajoisey
    @josefinajoisey Год назад +6

    What about 7 Brides for 7 Brothers? Raising a barn????

  • @nataliecarbone6997
    @nataliecarbone6997 Год назад +23

    The guy in the green shirt is my go-to when explaining how committed someone needs to be, whether it’s a stage part or a job interview- that level is astounding and everyone can be Green Shirt Guy!!

    • @TuscanMilkmaid
      @TuscanMilkmaid Год назад +3

      The late great Daniel Levins, who outdanced all the stars in "Grease". Gone too soon.

    • @seanmoran-w6u
      @seanmoran-w6u 5 месяцев назад +4

      @@TuscanMilkmaid was a prince to work with, certainly helped this non dancer in the film- especially in Greased Lighting

  • @waynephillips5013
    @waynephillips5013 Год назад +5

    Wow are you kidding me? How could Rich Man's Frug from Sweet Charity not even be mentioned much less not be #1? It is a completely unique and still influential Fosse dance number copied even by Beyonce. Major oversight.

  • @scottviney3851
    @scottviney3851 Год назад +9

    Personally, I like The Wiz's Brand New Day more than No Bad News.
    I also like Isn't it Romantic's Express Yourself.

  • @RandiBeeman
    @RandiBeeman Год назад +13

    The little girl with the curly hair in Shake a Tail Feather always gets me. She’s just adorable!

    • @dicklauder4310
      @dicklauder4310 4 месяца назад

      That was Senta Moses. I only know this because I saw The Blues Brothers shortly after a saw a tour of the musical Annie a few months before and she played the youngest orphan Mollie.

  • @jqwellan5563
    @jqwellan5563 Год назад +8

    The final scene in Fotloose could be on this list!

  • @purplealice
    @purplealice Год назад +13

    Nobody did uncaring evil better than Joel Grey!

  • @jacklow9611
    @jacklow9611 Год назад +13

    In the movie "Annie", the song "We got Annie" was an ensemble scene with incredible dancing, that made me wonder if being hired at the Warbucks mansion required you to be a classically trained dancer.
    Although it was a fairly small ensemble, the cast in "Godspell" (the movie) did great things in the song, "Bless the Lord, My Soul". In fact, in every song, dancing broke out.

    • @corgeousgeorge
      @corgeousgeorge Год назад +2

      for real, hard knock life in that movie was like a fantastic ensemble number!

  • @cmtippens9209
    @cmtippens9209 Год назад +16

    Consider Yourself from the movie Oliver! is a HUGE ensemble number.

    • @bestnameeverf
      @bestnameeverf Год назад +1

      Exactly! And I’ve seen lots of movies replicate that number with the singing and dancing in the street.

    • @inthrutheoutdoor5849
      @inthrutheoutdoor5849 Год назад +1

      Yes, and "It's a Hard Knocks Life" from Annie.

  • @regand7830
    @regand7830 Год назад +5

    Hmmm...I loved "Cool" from the original Westside Story movie. I think it's because most huge frenetic numbers from these musicals are joyful.
    Whereas, the Jets are trying to decompress after witnessing two tragic deaths from a gang rumble gone wrong. The weight of what happened to them, is interpreted brilliantly in this dance.
    And nowadays, most photography of these kinds of scenes, have too fast cutaway, so that you can barely register seeing the movements.

  • @amiegallagher3650
    @amiegallagher3650 Год назад +7

    I think it was a made for TV version, but Donny Osmond's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is amazing. There are so many great ensemble songs, like "Go Go Go Joseph" sung in the jail and everyone is dressed in wild 60's clothes.

  • @zereprd3911
    @zereprd3911 Год назад +21

    OMG!! "..you go, green shirt guy..!!" I just LOVE MsMojo for acknowledging that dancer! I don't know him, but I always gravitate to watching him dance whenever that video or scene comes around..

    • @daytonapeanut
      @daytonapeanut Год назад +3

      But nobody's gonna talk about the short girl in the pink dress? I swear this girl was determined to be seen because in every dance number she's always a little out of formation. In the final number she's practically dancing in the middle of the aisle. She grabs my attention every single time.

    • @lisakaz35
      @lisakaz35 Год назад

      I hope got an IMDB page.

    • @BabyMieuw
      @BabyMieuw Год назад +2

      @@daytonapeanut Hahahaha, oh gosh, I wish you hadn't mentioned it. Now I can't unsee it anymore

    • @Kimothy80
      @Kimothy80 Год назад +1

      I believe green shirt guy was imitating Charlie Chaplin.

    • @susanscott8653
      @susanscott8653 Год назад +1

      I have Grease on DVD (it may be a special anniversary edition, I can't recall right now) and on the commentary they acknowledge the featured ensemble dancers (AKA D1-20) as acting as dance captains and teaching the other dancers the moves. We Go Together is their curtain call. 😍🤩

  • @edreid7872
    @edreid7872 Год назад +6

    Hot Lunch from Fame..❤

  • @multifangirl.x4789
    @multifangirl.x4789 Год назад +10

    Okay…but what about Carnaval del Barrio from In The Heights….that ensemble went hard too. Not just the vocals and the dancing, but the ENERGY

  • @introvertsrock9843
    @introvertsrock9843 Год назад +6

    Tevye....actor passed just this month... RIP

  • @grumpynothappy1776
    @grumpynothappy1776 Год назад +2

    What happened toot sweet from chitty chitty Bang Bang didn't even make your honourable mentions😮‍💨

  • @tink89898
    @tink89898 Год назад +4

    But the amount of things that occurred in Roger and Hammerstein Cinderella in were having a ball mixed with the amount of tongue twisters of names and stuff phew!

  • @thewriterstuff
    @thewriterstuff Год назад +4

    They could have picked a better number from Fiddler on the Roof. What about the wedding and the bottle dance?

  • @jessicas.4898
    @jessicas.4898 Год назад +19

    I'm surprised the scenes in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang didn't get mentioned. The 'Me Ol' Bamboo' and the 'Music Box' dance numbers are one of some of my favorites.

    • @Jill4ChrisRedfeild
      @Jill4ChrisRedfeild Год назад +4

      Me old bamboo is just perfection!

    • @jacklow9611
      @jacklow9611 Год назад +2

      The music box dance wasn't an ensemble dance. "Me ol' Bamboo" most certainly was.
      Fun fact: The song referenced in the Tom Cruise version of "War of the Worlds" (Hushaby Mountain") came from the movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang".

    • @jamieevans1387
      @jamieevans1387 Год назад +2

      Music Box is my favorite scene from the movie❤❤

    • @jessicas.4898
      @jessicas.4898 Год назад +1

      @@jacklow9611 Oh, I never realized that. Huh.

  • @garyansok1107
    @garyansok1107 Год назад +3

    Another from Blues Brothers would have to be the closing "Jailhouse Rock"!

  • @johnkerrison6698
    @johnkerrison6698 Год назад +9

    Some that are missed:
    June is Busting Out All Over - from the movie Carousel.
    There is Nothing Like a Dame - South Pacific .
    Can't Help Lovin' That Man of Mine- Show Boat.
    Who Will Buy or Oom-Pah-Pah from Oliver!
    and Lullabye of Broadway or 42nd Street - 42nd Street
    The Best of Times - La Cage aux Folles.
    Put on Your Sunday Clothes - Hello Dolly
    among the others 😎.

    • @johnkerrison6698
      @johnkerrison6698 Год назад

      Oops - they want film only. Neither the redo of 42nd Street or La Cage have been put on film yet. However, there is a pro-shot video of 42nd Street.

  • @firehawk2324
    @firehawk2324 Год назад +14

    Now I need to go watch Chicago again. Cell Block Tango is hands down the best song in that movie, and it's full of bangers.

  • @devinspencer1678
    @devinspencer1678 Год назад +6

    "They Both Reached For The Gun" is my favorite number from Chicago. The way the chorus just wholly embraces the marionette shtick, complete with wire work, is so much fun to watch

    • @doranconroy
      @doranconroy 3 месяца назад

      I agree ... until I remember All I care about is Love .... until i remember When Youre Good to Mama .... until I remember I just Can;t do it alone ... until I rememebr the finale of the film. TO ME Chicago may not be the BEST movie ever made but it is PERFECT as far as I am concerned.

  • @seanhorace925
    @seanhorace925 Год назад +8

    Here's a few other musical numbers that the ensemble almost went hard:
    .Simon Zeletes/Poor Jersulum from Jesus Christ Superstar
    .From Now On from The Greatest Showman
    .Another Day of Sun from La La Land
    .The First Time It Happens from The Great Muppet Caper
    .Life's A Happy Song from The Muppets
    .Seize the Day or King of New York of Newsies
    .Love Thy Neighbor from The Prom

    • @nellgwenn
      @nellgwenn Год назад +2

      Let The Sun Shine In-Hair
      Consider Yourself-Oliver
      Off To See The Wizard-The Wizard of Oz
      Sing Sing Sing-Swing Kids

    • @ronitennant5253
      @ronitennant5253 Год назад

      Agree Simon Zealot

  • @billadams9986
    @billadams9986 Год назад +4

    So many that could be added to a Part 2 video. "Shipoopi" from the Music Man is one that comes to mind.

  • @BlackQueenA1825
    @BlackQueenA1825 Год назад +9

    One of my favorite lists by you guys. Definitely could have been 20. I hope you do a part 2. Some of my favorites that weren't mentioned include...
    La Vie Boheme - Rent
    Superstar - Jesus Christ Superstar (my absolute favorite)
    Down on Skid Row - Little Shop of Horrors
    None of them were animated but "Under the Sea" - The Little Mermaid
    Off to See the Wizard - The Wizard of Oz
    Masquerade - Phantom of the Opera
    I could literally go on all day

    • @AngelDRose
      @AngelDRose Год назад +1

      I was waiting for “Down on skid row!” At least as an honorable mention

  • @gnirolnamlerf593
    @gnirolnamlerf593 Год назад +11

    "A Brand New Day" is an even better ensemble scene from _The Wiz_ . It's the equivalent of "Feelin' Good" from _The Roar of the Greasepaint... _ except it's dozens exulting in their emancipation in _The Wiz_ . I can't help but get emotional when those grotesque masks and costumes distorting the essence of the people underneath are shed and those beautiful dancers emerge and jump higher and higher and higher expressing their joy.

    • @jamieevans1387
      @jamieevans1387 Год назад +1

      It happens soon after that scene so (to me) all that is the same vote lol. But honestly I said the same thing

  • @crystalfajman3732
    @crystalfajman3732 Год назад +4

    If your car breaks down on a cold and stormy night, stay away from spooky mansions, rundown roadside motels, and farm houses.

  • @byronbraddock
    @byronbraddock Год назад +3

    So we're pretending Matilda doesn't exist? Cuz dayum. Lol

  • @sarahteter6310
    @sarahteter6310 Год назад +3

    Can’t believe Newsies and Dirty Dancing didn’t make the list at all.

  • @tgrareallybadicantplay6766
    @tgrareallybadicantplay6766 Год назад +4

    I thought "How will he know" the Central Park scene from Enchanted would have made the cut.

  • @asmith8692
    @asmith8692 Год назад +2

    There are so many from the Producers. The King of All Broadway got cut. Springtime for Hitler. But my favorite has to be Along Came Bialy with the tapping walkers.

  • @handyandyaus
    @handyandyaus Год назад +6

    Another Cabaret entry and not a dance number but a massive ensemble piece nonetheless - "Tomorrow Belongs To Me"

    • @ddc7668
      @ddc7668 Год назад +1

      Andrew P - i totally agree with you !! it is THE standout ensemble song of all but is never chosen because of it’s Nazi sympathies. It’s a real shame that such an emotionally charged song sung exquisitely is overlooked

    • @laurellane1721
      @laurellane1721 5 месяцев назад

      IMO, that song shows the history of WWII in a nutshell. It starts off with a few voices and little by little takes in everyone. It's brilliant and one of my fave songs in the movie.

  • @marythompson6282
    @marythompson6282 Год назад +7

    My freshman chorus class performed Joyful Joyful at our concert. Except it was myself and another female student who did the tumbling across at the beginning. Sister Act 2 had come out that year, and 28 years later it still is the best chorus performance ever!!

  • @courtneycriner810
    @courtneycriner810 Год назад +4

    Coming to America wedding dance choreography by Paula Abdul, and Ferris Bueler Twist and Shout should've hit this list.

  • @timothygrier5486
    @timothygrier5486 6 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for an interesting video. The one great omission I see is the Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead number from the Wizard of Oz. It's maybe the most famous and energetic dance numbers in the history of cinema.

  • @rhothko66
    @rhothko66 Год назад +4

    Consider yourself from Oliver, Hand Jivefrom Grease, Finale " One " number from A Chorus Line, Step in time from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Aloof from Sweet Charity and list goes on 😅❤

  • @crazyfrytka
    @crazyfrytka Год назад +2

    Sorry, but "Another day of sun" should be at least at the podium if not first on this list, and yet it's not even mentioned.
    There's so many better choises for this list... What about High School Musical trilogy? What about The Greatest Showman? So many good picks only from those movies and there's plenety of others.
    I'm really disappointed. Very lazely done.

  • @aFallOutGirl
    @aFallOutGirl Год назад +4

    how about "This is Me" from The Gratest Showman, that went HARD.

  • @crystalfajman3732
    @crystalfajman3732 Год назад +3

    I think one of the ensemble numbers from the Greatest Showman should be on the list or at least honorable mention.

  • @munbok
    @munbok 6 месяцев назад +2

    I would have included "It's a Hard Knock Life" from Annie (1982). The kids were amazing.

  • @deebell510
    @deebell510 Год назад +4

    Pay it Cool from West Side Story is amazing.

  • @louis-mariopelletier201
    @louis-mariopelletier201 5 месяцев назад +2

    On Grease, the guy on the Green shirt you refer to was named Daniel Levans. And he was a highly trained classical ballet dancer and took part of the best ballet companies in the USA. He unfortunately lost his battle to a lung infection in 2015.

  • @maryannargiro779
    @maryannargiro779 Год назад +2

    Cell Block Tango should be #1. I can't count how many times I have rewatched that !

  • @alistairconnor-heggie6535
    @alistairconnor-heggie6535 Год назад +3

    I love Lay All your Love on Me from Mamma Mia, when the guys come out of the water and start dancing then it segues into the women dancing. Love that scene every time I see it!

  • @cannoligrimes6067
    @cannoligrimes6067 Год назад +7

    Hamilton needed a honorable mention.

    • @jimbo9208
      @jimbo9208 Год назад +3

      not a movie

    • @liveicelive
      @liveicelive Год назад +1

      More than that! They were dancing on a rotating stage, also BACKWARDS on a rotating stage!!

  • @KeepAnEyeOnDan
    @KeepAnEyeOnDan Год назад +2

    You recognise Dick Van Dyke with Step In Time from Mary Poppins
    But neglected Me Ol’ Bamboo from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

  • @sharonryan2815
    @sharonryan2815 Год назад +3

    Bottle Dance from Fiddler on the Roof, the huge Lullaby of Broadway number from Goldiggers of 1935, Hello Dolly title number and Put on your Sunday Clothes from Hello Dolly Rich Man's Frug from Sweet Charity.

    • @laurellane1721
      @laurellane1721 5 месяцев назад

      I would have picked the Bottle Dance over Tradition.

  • @jeanbellabasura1539
    @jeanbellabasura1539 Год назад +2

    I'd like to recommend "Aquarius" from "Hair" (1979)

  • @ClevelandLeah
    @ClevelandLeah Год назад +2

    Great list! I would have also added one of the dance numbers from Oklahoma.

  • @myrakelley7003
    @myrakelley7003 Год назад +24

    Thank you for including The wiz such an underrated musical. With some legends staring in the movie such as MichaelJackson. It deserves so much love and attention 🥹🥹

    • @outoftheforest7652
      @outoftheforest7652 Год назад +3

      I think they should have don the CAN YOU FEEL A BRAND NEW DAY! That was even more powerful

    • @ConchitaCh
      @ConchitaCh Год назад

      Yeap!

    • @robstockton911
      @robstockton911 5 месяцев назад

      Mabel King hated the dress because it was impossibly heavy, hot, and bulky, but when she saw it on screen she changed her tune because it worked perfectly.

  • @chrisv.h.2307
    @chrisv.h.2307 Год назад +3

    Nice! I'm giving shout outs to "Roxanne" from Moulin Rouge, "Lot of Livin' to Do" from Bye Bye Birdie,, and "Another Day of Sun" from La La Land.

  • @KathySandru
    @KathySandru Год назад +2

    Grease should NOT have been the number one. That is reserved for the final dance scene in Dirty Dancing

  • @lightly
    @lightly 4 месяца назад +2

    Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and In the Heights have some great ensemble numbers.

  • @ravennm5165
    @ravennm5165 Год назад +4

    If they do a part 2, they need "Welcome to Burlesque" since Cher absolutely killed it, and "Ed's Love Exchange" from Blue's Brothers II, that one is too much fun to be left out

  • @ElizabethT45
    @ElizabethT45 Год назад +2

    Does La Vie Boheme from Rent not count?

  • @MadMadamGrimm
    @MadMadamGrimm Год назад +5

    I was Frenchy in my high school production of Grease. The last number and the prom number were the most challenging. And of course most fun ❤

    • @jaclynsanture6643
      @jaclynsanture6643 Год назад

      My high school did Grease, the jouirs and senoirs were the main chartchers, freshmen and shopmores were in the background, but I understand sbout the dance sence, it is hard, but Im glad that you had fun through