Top 5 Reprises

Just the other day I was listening to Annie one of my favorite shows..... wait a second you have heard this all before this is a top 5 of some of my favorite reprises, the reprise can not be a part of a finale since that deserves a list on its own. Minor Spoilers for certain shows ahead, 

5. A Man Has Dreams/ Spoonful of Sugar reprise (Mary Poppins, Broadway) : This is a great moment in the show where we see Mr Banks at his lowest only for Bert to help him refocus and know whats important, using a song that was meant to teach something to the kids helps Mr Banks set things right, and that is what makes a good reprise, using the same melody and sometimes similar lyrics to bring something new to the story. 

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4. To Thine Own Self reprise (Something Rotten) : Something Rotten is something special, it's a fun show with many homages to Shakespeare one of my favorite playwrights, but we will talk more about the bard later and lets talk about the reprise. This reprise has a character finally apologizing and asking for help, the song is slower and sweeter and has tons of heart, reaching what one of the other characters wanted to convey, going full circle

3. Tomorrow reprise (Annie): Now here we are the number that had me thinking about reprises to begin with, this may not change the words but it adds more vocals, and it helps progress the story, with a touch of historical fiction that proves to be fun and comical, this reprise does a good job of using one of the best songs from the show. 

2. Legally Blonde Reprise (' ... ') : This song is a lot of fun, happening immediately after the song " Legally Blonde" this song has Elle Woods getting back into the swing of things while also being a giant number with a great dance break, the song beings pumping you up, but before the epic final note there are hints to the other great songs from earlier in the sow, it is an awesome reprise with a medley sprinkled in for good measure. 

1. Watch What Happen reprise ( Newsies) (L) : This is not my favorite song from Newsies maybe not even in my top five, but this is an amazing respire and a prime example that people who want to have a reprise in their work should follow. This not only shows a character who feels down, being encouraged and deciding to jump back into the fray in a short song. The four voice melody and use of an already catchy tune again but for another purpose fits like a glove. This is not only a tune you snap  along too, this is also a great song to listen to when all hope seems lost, a great fun encouraging song, not just another reprise to fill up space. 

So there is my list, what are your favorite reprises please share I may even find a new show I will want to talk about, until I revisit and reprise this topic, hope you enjoyed my list.