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3 Reasons Why The Greatest Showman is the ~Greatest~

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter.

Who hasn’t heard about the spectacular that is The Greatest Showman? For those who do not know, it follows P.T. Barnum, the man who created the circus, played by Hugh Jackman. This movie is not a documentary style film. Instead, it is a musical with elaborate numbers and costumes. Here are three reasons why The Greatest Showman is just ~so great~.

1. The All Star Cast

Hugh Jackman is the lead of this musical. While he is well known for his portrayal of the Wolverine, this is not his first time singing on the big screen – he played the lead of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables. Troy Bolton has come back to sing his way into our hearts again, too. That’s right, we finally get to hear more of Zac Efron’s singing! Also, his chemistry with Zendaya was so ~swoon~ worthy.

2. The Soundtrack

After seeing the movie, it is only natural to listen to the soundtrack on repeat. We probably can sing the songs word for word if we are going to be honest. The songs are beautifully written and composed. A definite favorite would have to be “Million Dreams.”

3. The Costumes

Since the movie is a musical that revolves around a circus and the man who started it, it is no surprise that the costumes were fun and extravagant. Members of the circus wear bright colored pieces of clothing, typically the ones that they wore in their acts. Who could forget Zendaya’s purple costume as a trapeze artist?

If you haven’t seen The Greatest Showman yet, collegiettes, then you definitely should make it a priority. See you at the movies!

 

Meghan Cusack

Fairfield '21

Meghan is currently a student here at Fairfield University. She's from Branford, CT and is an English major with a concentration in Professional Writing. She also has two minors in Spanish and Public Relations. Meghan also enjoys reading, drawing, eating lots of chocolate, and spending time with her cat Charming. 
Alexis DiZenzo is a motivated Connecticut native. She attends Fairfield University where she is majoring in digital journalism and minoring in marketing. She is currently co-campus corespondent of Fairfield's Her Campus chapter. Along with managing Her Campus Fairfield, Alexis has interned with The Secured Lender Magazine, and NBC Sports. She is a contributing writer for Elite Daily as well as Thought Catalog. In the early stages of her college career, Alexis has taken the initiative to reach far among the stars and achieve goals early on. She has a great sense of editing, writing, publishing, marketing and leadership as well as strong interpersonal skills. (And a fun-loving, outgoing personality!) Alexis' favorite book (and movie) is The Great Gatsby, she lives by the words of Carrie Bradshaw and you could definitely find her on a beach, soaking up the sun. Instagram @alexisdizenzo www.alexisfdizenzo.com