10 Famous Musicals That Won the Oscar For Best Picture
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With all the hype surrounding La La Land this year, it seems like musicals are making a big comeback. While the film has certainly gained a lot of praise from critics this award season, most fans would be surprised to know that only 10 musicals have taken home best picture at the Academy Awards. The last winner was way back in 2002! While it's still uncertain whether or not Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling's film will join the ranks of winners, you can check out all the feature films that have made movie musical history ahead.
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The Broadway Melody (1929)
The musical was the first film with sound to take home best picture.
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The Great Ziegfeld (1936)
The movie adaption of Broadway's Ziegfeld Follies also won best actress for Luise Rainer and best dance direction for Seymour Felix.
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Going My Way (1944)
The musical, starring Bing Crosby, was the highest-grossing picture of 1944 and took home seven out of the 10 Academy Awards it was nominated for.
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An American in Paris (1951)
The musical, inspired by George Gershwin's 1928 orchestral composition of the same name, also took home best writing, best cinematography, best art direction, best costume design, and best music.
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Gigi (1958)
Not only did the romance musical take home best picture, it also managed to win every single award it was nominated for that year.
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West Side Story (1961)
West Side Story won 10 out of the 11 awards it was nominated for, becoming the record holder for the most wins for a movie musical.
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My Fair Lady (1964)
The film, starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison, won eight Oscars. Fun fact: Julie Andrews (who originated the role of Eliza on Broadway) was passed over for the lead role because producer Jack L. Warner didn't think she was "known" enough as a film actress. She ended up winning best actress for her role in Mary Poppins that same year, a category Hepburn wasn't even nominated for.
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The Sound of Music (1965)
The iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, won five out of the 10 awards it was nominated for. By November 1966, the movie had surpassed Gone With the Wind as the highest-grossing film of all time.
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Oliver! (1968)
The British musical also took home best director for Carol Reed and four other awards.
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Chicago (2002)
The movie adaptation won six Academy Awards, including best supporting actress for Catherine Zeta-Jones.