One thing’s for sure – the last year has left us with a deficit of good cheer, reckless abandon and the spontaneous bouts of dancing and singing that come with happier days.

So luckily, the powers that be in Hollywood are delivering us a rather exciting amount of musicals on the big screen this year, from the forbidden love of West Side Story to a brand new exciting gift from Hamilton’s Lin Manuel-Miranda.

After a year of cinema and theatre closures and the world that comes with it going regularly quiet, we’re ready for a noticeably noisy year ahead of sing-song, as well as the return and revamp of some truly beloved theatrical performances.

Prepare for an onslaught of dance numbers and cheesy song lyrics as titles surface from Covid-driven postponement. Joy, we are ready for you.

Here’s a round-up of the best big-screen musical films that are set to hit cinemas and streaming services this year.

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