Can you recommend some musicals based on short stories?

Sure. 'Les Misérables' is a very famous musical based on Victor Hugo's novel. It tells a complex and moving story set in 19th - century France, with themes of love, justice, and revolution.

These musicals can be very adaptable in terms of staging. Because they come from short stories, they can be presented in a variety of ways. They can be big and elaborate like 'Sweeney Todd' with its large sets and complex choreography, or they can be more simple and intimate like some small - scale productions of 'The Secret Garden'. The music also has the ability to expand on the emotions that might only be hinted at in the short story. For instance, the loneliness of the girl in 'The Secret Garden' is much more palpable in the musical through the sad and longing melodies.

Sure. 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' is based on the real - life story of Carole King. It shows her journey from being a young songwriter to a music legend. Then there's 'The Color Purple'. It's based on Alice Walker's novel which was inspired by real - life experiences of African - American women in the South. It's a powerful story of love, abuse, and redemption.

One well - known musical based on a French novel is 'Les Misérables'. It is based on Victor Hugo's classic novel of the same name. The musical has been extremely popular around the world, with its powerful story of Jean Valjean's redemption and the struggles of the poor in 19th - century France.

It's also possible that some lesser - known musicals might fit this criteria. However, without more specific information, it's difficult to accurately name all of them. There could be regional or more niche musicals that were based on novels from 1900 but didn't gain wide - spread international fame like 'Grease' or 'A Little Night Music'.

Another one is 'The Rocky Horror Show'. It has elements of horror and the strange with its transvestite scientist and other out - there characters. The musical is known for its interactive performances and its unique blend of horror, comedy, and rock - and - roll music that has made it a cult classic.

One is 'Hamilton'. It tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Another is 'Jersey Boys', which is based on the story of the Four Seasons, a famous American rock and roll band. And 'Evita' is also a well - known musical based on the life of Eva Perón, an important figure in Argentine history.

Some musicals based on novels include 'Matilda'. This musical is based on Roald Dahl's novel of the same name. It tells the story of a young girl with extraordinary powers who overcomes difficulties at school and at home. 'Little Women' is another musical adaptation of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. It showcases the lives and relationships of the four March sisters in a musical format.

One well - known musical based on a Dickens story is 'Oliver!'. It tells the story of the orphan Oliver Twist. The musical features memorable songs like 'Food, Glorious Food' and 'Consider Yourself'. Another example could be 'A Christmas Carol - The Musical', which is based on Dickens' famous Christmas tale. It brings to life the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey of redemption with music that sets the mood of the Victorian era.

One example could be 'The Poseidon Adventure'. It was based on a Paul Gallico story and was later adapted into a musical. The story's thrilling plot about the survivors on a capsized ship lent itself well to a dramatic musical adaptation.