Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Chicago List

• Cabaret - A musical set in 1930s Berlin that explores love, politics, and the rise of the Nazi Party.
• Moulin Rouge! - A vibrant musical that combines romance, tragedy, and the backdrop of Paris's famous cabaret.
• The Greatest Showman - A musical inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum, celebrating show business and its colorful characters.
• Hairspray - A musical comedy about a girl's dream to dance on a local TV show and her fight against racial segregation.
• Les Misérables - A musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel featuring redemption, love, and revolution in France.
• West Side Story - A modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of New York City gangs in the 1950s.
• Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - A dark musical about revenge, serving up both dramatic storytelling and a rich musical score.
• Fame - A musical drama focusing on students at a performing arts high school and their challenges.
• The Phantom of the Opera - A classic musical featuring a tragic love story set in the Paris opera house.
• Sweet Charity - A musical about a woman hoping to find love while working in a dance hall in New York City.
• Rent - A rock musical that delves into the lives of struggling artists in New York City.
• The Producers - A comedic musical about two theater producers who try to capitalize on a sure-fire flop.
• Into the Woods - A musical that intertwines fairy tales with mature themes and moral lessons.
• The Music Man - A charming musical about a con man who poses as a boy's band leader, but ends up finding love.
• A Star is Born - A musical drama about an aspiring singer and her relationship with a fading star.
• Singin' in the Rain - A classic musical that showcases Hollywood's transition from silent films to talkies.
• The Wiz - A soulful retelling of The Wizard of Oz set in an urban context with a vibrant soundtrack.
• Annie - A musical about a young girl in an orphanage who dreams of a better life and finds hope.
• Kinky Boots - A musical centered around a shoe factory that turns into a high-heeled boot production for drag queens.
• My Fair Lady - A classic musical about a phonetics professor who attempts to transform a flower girl into a duchess.
• The Rocky Horror Picture Show - A cult classic musical that blends horror, comedy, and rock music with outrageous characters.
• Chicago P.D. - A police procedural drama set in Chicago that shares the city's gritty atmosphere.
• Glee - A musical comedy-drama series focused on a high school glee club navigating life and love through music.
• Smash - A musical drama about the process of creating a Broadway musical, filled with passion and ambition.
• Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - A musical comedy-drama that explores relationships and mental health issues through song and humor.
• Nashville - A drama series about the country music industry, featuring original music and intersecting character stories.
• Once - A romantic musical film that showcases the power of music in a story of love and aspiration.
• La La Land - A romantic musical that follows an aspiring actress and a jazz musician chasing their dreams in Los Angeles.
• Burlesque - A musical drama centered around a young woman's journey in a burlesque club in Los Angeles.
• Pitch Perfect - A musical comedy about a college a cappella group and their quest for musical stardom.
• The Sound of Music - A classic musical featuring themes of family, love, and rebellion set against the backdrop of WWII.
• Bringing Up Baby - A comedy with musical elements showcasing the chaos of unexpected relationships, set in the 1930s.
• Victor/Victoria - A musical comedy about a woman impersonating a man impersonating a woman in a cabaret-style setting.
• The Lion King - An animated musical that tackles themes of responsibility, love, and tragedy in a vibrant setting.
• Cinderella - A modern musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale that features romance and magical elements.
• A Chorus Line - A musical that follows Broadway dancers as they audition for a dance show, exploring their aspirations.
• Forever Plaid - A musical that tells the story of a 1960s male quartet who reunite after their accidental deaths.
• The Coming of Age - A musical comedy reflecting on youth and self-discovery, filled with humor and music.