One example could be 'Les Mis茅rables'. Its book was adapted from Victor Hugo's novel of the same name.
I'm not sure. Maybe it's an original creation and not based on any specific novel.
My Fair Lady is the musical based on the novel Pygmalion. It's quite famous and has been loved by many.
Les Misérables. It is based on the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. The musical beautifully portrays the story of Jean Valjean and the social unrest in France, with the music enhancing the emotional depth of the story.
Another one is 'Wicked'. Its book is based on the novel 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West'. The musical expands and interprets the story in a unique and captivating way.
The musical 'Cimarron' is based on a novel by Edna Ferber. This musical showcases the story and characters from her work in a theatrical form. It has its own charm and appeal for audiences.
One of the musicals based on a Victor Hugo novel is 'Les Mis茅rables'. It's highly popular and widely known.
Matilda. The musical is based on the novel by Roald Dahl. It's a story about a young girl with extraordinary powers who has to deal with a cruel family and a tyrannical headmistress at school. The musical is full of charm and humor, much like the novel. The music and lyrics help bring Matilda's world to life, from her love for books to her fight against injustice.
One characteristic is a rich and detailed plot. Since it is based on a novel, there is often a lot of backstory and complex relationships already established. For example, in 'Les Misérables', the relationships between Jean Valjean, Javert, and the other characters are multi - faceted and have been developed over the course of the long novel.
The 'Book of Mormon Musical' is mostly fiction. It uses the Book of Mormon as a loose inspiration but is filled with comical and satirical elements that are not true to the religious text in a literal sense. It's a work of entertainment that takes creative liberties.
Well, there's 'Oliver!'. It's an Oscar - winning musical that takes its inspiration from Dickens' 'Oliver Twist'. In the musical, you can see all those vivid characters from the novel like Oliver, Fagin, and Nancy. The music and the story blend really well to create a heart - warming and sometimes heart - wrenching tale that stays true to the essence of Dickens' original work.