10 must-see musicals you can sing along to from your sofa

Sometimes, only a full-blown musical showstopper is just what you need. The kind with soaring high notes, big dance numbers and songs you’ll be humming for days. Whether you’re planning a family movie night, a cosy date on the sofa or a solo sing-along session (no judgement here), a great musical guarantees feel-good energy from the opening number to the final bow.

From modern megahits to nostalgic classics, here are the best musicals to stream at home right now. Volume up. Snacks ready.

Available to stream on Netflix and Disney+ (Apps > Netflix/Disney+)

If you’re after pure spectacle, then The Greatest Showman absolutely delivers. Dazzling circus set pieces, glittering costumes and larger-than-life performances from Zendaya and Zac Efron make it a full-throttle musical experience from start to finish. Add in anthems like This Is Me and Rewrite the Stars, and you’ve got a soundtrack that begs for a sing-along. Bold, colourful and endlessly rewatchable, it’s the kind of film you’ll keep coming back to for another encore.

Available to stream on Netflix (Apps > Netflix)

Sunshine, sparkling blue seas and wall-to-wall ABBA, Mamma Mia! is pure holiday vibes from the very first note. Featuring Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried, this feel-good favourite is set on a dreamy Greek island and bursting with romantic chaos and back-to-back sing-along classics like Dancing Queen and Super Trouper. It’s bright, breezy and brings the sunshine straight to your sofa, no passport (or plane ticket) required.

Available to stream on Disney+ (Apps > Disney+)

A true cultural phenomenon that completely redefined what a musical can be Hamilton blends hip-hop, history and razor-sharp storytelling into something genuinely groundbreaking. Clever, fast-paced and packed with unforgettable songs, it tells the story of America’s founding fathers in a way that feels fresh, urgent and wildly entertaining. Enjoy every standing ovation moment from the comfort of your sofa.

Available to stream on Netflix (Apps > Netflix)

Smart, sharp and bursting with attitude, Matilda the Musical brings the beloved stage show to life with wit, warmth and a wonderfully rebellious streak. With appearances from Emma Thompson, this family-favourite is packed with catchy songs, clever lyrics and standout performances - it perfectly captures the spirit of Roald Dahl’s fearless heroine. It’s playful yet powerful, blending laugh-out-loud moments with genuine heart, making it just as entertaining for grown-ups as it is for younger viewers.

Available to purchase on Virgin Media Store (Apps > Store)

Epic in every sense of the word, Les Misérables delivers sweeping drama, stirring performances and emotion dialled all the way up. Set against the backdrop of revolutionary France, it’s packed with powerhouse vocals and unforgettable numbers like I Dreamed a Dream and One Day More that still give goosebumps. Grand, intense and unapologetically dramatic, it brings serious big-screen energy to your living room.

Available to stream on Netflix (Apps > Netflix)

Raw, restless and powered by seriously catchy songs, Tick, Tick... Boom! tells the story of an aspiring composer chasing his big break in New York City. Led by a magnetic performance from Andrew Garfield, it’s an intimate, high-energy musical that blends heartfelt storytelling with clever, toe-tapping numbers. Expect to be humming songs like Boho Days and Johnny Can’t Decide for days to come.

Available to purchase on Virgin Media Store (Apps > Store)

Wicked explores the untold story of the witches of Oz, with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo giving us a fresh perspective on friendship, rivalry and what it really means to be “wicked.” With dazzling visuals, spectacular set pieces and soaring vocals, it builds to showstoppers like Defying Gravity that absolutely demand full-volume appreciation. Big, bold and emotionally charged, it’s fantasy musical theatre at its most spectacular, perfect for a movie night at home.

Available to stream on BBC iPlayer (Apps > BBC iPlayer)

Emotional, intimate and packed with powerful songs, Dear Evan Hansen brings the hit stage musical to the screen with a story that hits us right in the feels. Following a socially anxious teen, played by Ben Platt, who finds himself caught up in a misunderstanding that spirals fast, it blends heartfelt performances with standout numbers like You Will Be Found.

Available to purchase on Virgin Media Store (Apps > Store)

Dark, daring and deliciously sharp, Heathers: The Musical turns high school drama up to eleven. Based on the cult classic film, this filmed stage version serves up killer one-liners, explosive choreography and seriously addictive songs like Candy Store. Featuring West-End names like Ailsa Davidson and Maddison Firth, Heathers is bold, a little outrageous and not your average teen musical.

Available to stream on Channel 4 (Apps > Channel 4)

Glitter, grand pianos and some of the biggest tunes ever written, Rocketman is a full-throttle musical fantasy that charts the rise of Elton John from shy piano prodigy to global superstar. Taron Egerton throws himself into the role (and the wardrobe) with a performance that’s bold, vulnerable and completely captivating. The film turns Elton’s life into a dazzling musical spectacle, with iconic tracks like Tiny Dancer, Your Song and I’m Still Standing providing you with a singalong from the comfort of your sofa.

The beauty of streaming? You can go from animated sing-along to Broadway blockbuster in seconds. No interval queues. No restricted view seats. Just you, your sofa and a soundtrack worth belting out.

With so many musicals available across streaming apps, it’s never been easier to turn an ordinary evening into a full-scale production.

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Dim the lights, grab the popcorn and warm up those vocal cords. Your next encore is only a click away.