If you loved the musical charm and heartfelt storytelling of 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' (2020), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that blend music, emotion, and drama in equally captivating ways. Whether you're craving more musical magic or relatable characters navigating life's ups and downs, these picks will keep you entertained.

Glee (2009)
Description: A musical comedy-drama series that blends heartfelt storytelling with energetic musical performances, often featuring characters breaking into song to express their emotions.
Fact: The show's soundtrack became a cultural phenomenon, with over 36 million digital single sales and 11 million album sales worldwide.


The Greatest Showman (2017)
Description: A musical biopic that celebrates the power of imagination and performance, featuring lavish production numbers and an uplifting soundtrack.
Fact: The film's soundtrack spent two weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and became the best-selling album of 2018 in the UK.


Pitch Perfect (2012)
Description: A comedy film that revolves around a cappella singing groups, featuring energetic musical performances and a focus on teamwork and friendship.
Fact: The film's soundtrack went triple platinum and spawned a hit single, 'Cups,' which reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot


Nashville (2012)
Description: A drama series set in the world of country music, where characters' lives and relationships are often expressed through original songs and performances.
Fact: Many of the show's original songs were released as albums, and several charted on the Billboard Country charts.


Empire (2015)
Description: A drama series that blends family dynamics with the music industry, featuring original songs and performances that are integral to the plot.
Fact: The show's soundtrack albums consistently debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart, with the first season's soundtrack reaching number one.


Galavant (2015)
Description: A musical comedy series that combines humor, adventure, and song-and-dance numbers to tell its story, often with a whimsical and irreverent tone.
Fact: The show featured music by Alan Menken, the legendary composer behind Disney classics like 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Beauty and the Beast.'


La La Land (2016)
Description: A romantic musical film that combines jazz, pop, and classical music to tell a story about dreams, love, and the sacrifices artists make.
Fact: The film was shot in CinemaScope, a widescreen format rarely used in modern films, to give it a classic Hollywood musical feel.


Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015)
Description: A unique blend of comedy, drama, and musical numbers that explores complex emotions and relationships through catchy, original songs.
Fact: The show's creator, Rachel Bloom, won a Golden Globe for her performance, and each episode featured at least one original song.


The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
Description: A period comedy-drama that uses musical performances and stand-up comedy to explore themes of self-discovery and empowerment.
Fact: The show's pilot episode was shot on 35mm film to achieve a vintage look, and it won eight Emmy Awards in its first season.


Smash (2012)
Description: A drama series centered around the creation of a Broadway musical, featuring original songs and performances that drive the narrative forward.
Fact: The show was originally conceived by Steven Spielberg, who wanted to create a series about the making of a Broadway musical.
