Musicals to turn your kids into fans

by Rodgers, Richard

Music CD - 2013

"Impossible" will not only buzz in your head and make you hum, but it lets your child's imagination soar. "Impossible" will not only buzz in your head and make you hum, but it lets your child's imagination soar. Show less

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Roald Dahl's Matilda

The Musical : Original Broadway Cast Recording

by Minchin, Tim

Music CD - 2013

This one is hard to choose, but I would start with "Miracle" since every song is just as zany! This one is hard to choose, but I would start with "Miracle" since every song is just as zany! Show less

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You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown

The Broadway Musical : The New Broadway Cast Recording

by Gesner, Clark

Music CD - 2012

"My New Philosophy." Hands down. Yes that's a big word, but Kristin Chenoweth won the Tony Award for a reason, and your kids will adore her Sall...Show more "My New Philosophy." Hands down. Yes that's a big word, but Kristin Chenoweth won the Tony Award for a reason, and your kids will adore her Sally Brown. I apologize in advance for teaching your kids to say, "So why are you telling me?!" Show less

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Shrek the Musical

Original Broadway Cast Recording

by Tesori, Jeanine

Music CD - 2009

"I Think I Got You Beat" is not only a fun song with Shrek and Fiona trying to one up each other, but kids will crack up as the argument devolves. "I Think I Got You Beat" is not only a fun song with Shrek and Fiona trying to one up each other, but kids will crack up as the argument devolves. Show less

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Wicked

A New Musical : Original Broadway Cast Recording

by Schwartz, Stephen

Music CD - 2003

Every kid will feel left out at some point so start the empathy early by getting them hooked to Wicked. "Popular" has crazy antics and is sure to start the fun. Every kid will feel left out at some point so start the empathy early by getting them hooked to Wicked. "Popular" has crazy antics and is sure to start the fun. Show less

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SpongeBob SquarePants

The New Musical : Original Cast Recording

Music CD - 2017

Another song to wake up to and get the day started right, "Bikini Bottom Day" has all of the optimism you need. If it had anything at all to do ...Show more Another song to wake up to and get the day started right, "Bikini Bottom Day" has all of the optimism you need. If it had anything at all to do with the plot, I'd suggest "Poor Pirates" because that thing gets stuck in my head for days and luckily keeps me laughing throughout. Show less

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Seussical

The Musical

by Flaherty, Stephen

Streaming Music - 2001

"Oh The Thinks You Can Think" introduces the Seuss universe well. If your child likes that song, they'll like the rest! "Oh The Thinks You Can Think" introduces the Seuss universe well. If your child likes that song, they'll like the rest! Show less

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School of Rock

The Musical : Original Cast Recording

by Lloyd Webber, Andrew

Music CD - 2015

Based on the movie, this show hits for all ages. Kids will really enjoy rocking out to "Stick It To The Man." Based on the movie, this show hits for all ages. Kids will really enjoy rocking out to "Stick It To The Man." Show less

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Tuck Everlasting

Original Broadway Cast Recording

Music CD - 2016

Any fan of the book will enjoy "Good Girl Winnie Foster" and relate to her desire to explore her world more than she's allowed. Any fan of the book will enjoy "Good Girl Winnie Foster" and relate to her desire to explore her world more than she's allowed. Show less

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42nd Street

Original Broadway Show Soundtrack

by Warren, Harry

Music CD - 1985

Slow things down a little with "Lullaby of Broadway." Jerry Orbach oozes charm so let him enchant your whole family. Slow things down a little with "Lullaby of Broadway." Jerry Orbach oozes charm so let him enchant your whole family. Show less

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Mamma Mia! the Musical

Based on the Songs of ABBA

by Andersson, Benny

Music CD - 1999

While the title song is tempting, I'd start with "Dancing Queen" because it's a little slower and easier to learn while still dancing around the house as if you're in the cast. While the title song is tempting, I'd start with "Dancing Queen" because it's a little slower and easier to learn while still dancing around the house as if you're in the cast. Show less

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Annie Get Your Gun

by Berlin, Irving

Music CD - 1999

Jump straight to the end for the best argument song ever written, "Anything You Can Do." Irving Berlin was a master, and you can bond as you play fight with your family. Jump straight to the end for the best argument song ever written, "Anything You Can Do." Irving Berlin was a master, and you can bond as you play fight with your family. Show less

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My Fair Lady

by Loewe, Frederick

Music CD - 2018

Yes it's old, but sometimes you can't beat the classics. Put on "I Could Have Danced All Night" and dance around the room together! Yes it's old, but sometimes you can't beat the classics. Put on "I Could Have Danced All Night" and dance around the room together! Show less

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Music Man

New Broadway Cast Recording

by Willson, Meredith

Music CD - 2000

Challenge the family with "Ya Got Trouble." It's fast and energetic. Challenge the family with "Ya Got Trouble." It's fast and energetic. Show less

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On the Town

by Bernstein, Leonard

Music CD - 2015

Nothing captures the joy of this musical quite like "New York, New York." Don sailors' outfits and pretend to tap together! Nothing captures the joy of this musical quite like "New York, New York." Don sailors' outfits and pretend to tap together! Show less

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The Pirates of Penzance

by Sullivan, Arthur

Music CD - 1993

Speaking of challenges, good luck keeping up with "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General." Erupt in giggles as you all trip over your tongues trying to make it through! Speaking of challenges, good luck keeping up with "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General." Erupt in giggles as you all trip over your tongues trying to make it through! Show less

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Finding Neverland

Original Broadway Cast Album

by Barlow, Gary

Music CD - 2015

"We Own the Night" takes place all in the singers' imaginations so join them! Have your own private party under the table singing this one. Bonu...Show more "We Own the Night" takes place all in the singers' imaginations so join them! Have your own private party under the table singing this one. Bonus: "Play" reminds adults what it's like to be kids again so put it on and follow your kid's lead! Show less

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Once Upon A Mattress

Original Cast

by Rodgers, Mary

Music CD - 1993

"Shy" ironically belts out how shy the princess feels. Not only will you laugh, but your child will learn a new way to express feelings like embarrassment. "Shy" ironically belts out how shy the princess feels. Not only will you laugh, but your child will learn a new way to express feelings like embarrassment. Show less

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

The New Musical : Original London Cast Recording

Music CD - 2013

Avoiding the songs that are in the original movie, try "It Must Be Believed To Be Seen." Avoiding the songs that are in the original movie, try "It Must Be Believed To Be Seen." Show less

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Crazy for You

The New Gershwin Musical Comedy : Original Broadway Cast Recording

by Gershwin, George

Music CD - 1992

Channel your inner Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers with "I Got Rhythm" and dance the day away. Channel your inner Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers with "I Got Rhythm" and dance the day away. Show less

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Annie

Original Broadway Cast Recording

by Strouse, Charles

Music CD - 1998

"You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile" is a great way to start the day and get your family moving and singing in the morning. "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile" is a great way to start the day and get your family moving and singing in the morning. Show less

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Sound of Music

Original Broadway Cast Recording

Music CD - 2019

Though "The Lonely Goatherd" is likely to be a hit with the little ones, "Do Re Mi" is much easier to learn and a ton of fun to re-enact if you live near a staircase! Though "The Lonely Goatherd" is likely to be a hit with the little ones, "Do Re Mi" is much easier to learn and a ton of fun to re-enact if you live near a staircase! Show less

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Hello, Dolly!

The New Broadway Cast Recording

by Herman, Jerry

Music CD - 2017

I'm a huge fan of "Before the Parade Passes By," teaching us to seize the moment in life. I'm a huge fan of "Before the Parade Passes By," teaching us to seize the moment in life. Show less

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Elf

The Broadway Musical : Original Broadway Cast Recording

by Sklar, Matthew

Music CD - 2011

"Sparklejollytwinklejingley" definitely puts you in the holiday mood. "Sparklejollytwinklejingley" definitely puts you in the holiday mood. Show less

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Oliver!

An Original Broadway Cast Recording

Music CD - 1988?

"Consider Yourself" is such a welcoming song. I'm sure your family will take right to it. "Consider Yourself" is such a welcoming song. I'm sure your family will take right to it. Show less

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