Great New Musical

Rating: 10/10 (15 October 2019)

I saw The Greatest Showman in October 2019 on Cinemax. I was a fan of La La Land, and I'm glad to see that the musical has been continuing its renewal. Like La La Land, The Greatest Showman adapts the musical form to 21st century taste. The music is first rate, and the interwoven themes of individual triumph, joy in difference, and the defeat of prejudice are contemporary but well within the musical tradition. This is a cinematic gem, well acted, well performed, well choreographed, well directed, and well written. Thank you.