Slice of Life Day 3: Musicals
I’m loving the new television series, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, on NBC. I don’t have cable television but came across this fun musical series on Hulu. The basic storyline is about Zoey who works as a computer programmer in a hip office space filled with male coworkers and a really angry female boss. One day she wakes up to find that she can hear people’s inner-most soundtrack that shares their deepest, darkest feelings with Zoey. Who, of course, feels obligated to help. It’s filled with great supporting characters and has some awesome music too.
And it’s not surprising how much I love a show that randomly breaks into song because I’ve had a long-standing love for musicals since I was a child. I believe my grandmother shared her love of musicals with my mom as a young girl. This is why during the Christmas season, all of my siblings can sing along with White Christmas and it’s a tradition that we’ve kept even as we’ve added in-laws to the family.
I’m not sure why I love musicals so much besides the family connection, but they’re some of my favorite movies to watch like The Sound of Music, The Phantom of Opera, Hairspray, Annie, Newsies, and Chicago. I love movies like Pitch Perfect that include singing throughout as well that are really musicals. There is something so great about adding gorgeous music to heartfelt and fun movies that makes me so happy.
What are some of your favorite movies to watch?
This is my second year participating in the Slice of Life Challenge. I’ll be posting brief posts that show a glimpse of my life in story-format. A slice of my life as a librarian and blogger that I hope you enjoy!
8 Comments
evarkaplan
Thank you for sharing a series that looks like a lot of fun. I think you enjoy musicals because they are upbeat and positive. They make you feel good tapping your feet along with the beat!
Laura Arnhold
That’s right! When I’m watching something I usually go for something light and entertaining!
annebrown117
I’ve been wondering about this show–I LOVE MUSICALS–so I’ll be watching soon!! My favorite musical is West Side Story–my son was in the play in high school and loved it when I would sing all the words…NOT! No matter, he now loves musicals, too. Thanks for slicing!
Laura Arnhold
I was never one for being on stage, but I did help with backstage with a few musicals too!
stephaniemeier94
I am LITERALLY watching episode 4 of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist RIGHT NOW! I also love musicals. There’s such an endorphin rush that comes along with singing along to the soundtrack of your favorite one!
Laura Arnhold
That’s so true! I love musical soundtracks too!
jess2e28
I love both Zoey and musicals! I couldn’t help but smile through your whole Slice because I know exactly what you mean. I was 10 when I first saw the movie Grease…and so began my love for anything musical related! Thanks for such a great Slice!
Laura Arnhold
Thanks for commenting! I’m so happy that you enjoyed it!