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Musicals inspired COVID-19 parodies - watch them online here
Published on
March 30, 2020
By
douglasmayo
Following the Wicked parody inspired by COVID-19 it would seem that others stuck at home have busy so we've decided to post some of the other musical inspired covid-19 parodies that have been drawn to our attention.
Musical inspired Covid-19 parodies seem to be popping up all over the place so we thought we'd bring together some of the best. Keep an eye on this page for updates.
To remind you of the Wicked parody everyone seemed to enjoy on the weekend.
https://youtu.be/49_K0WzaikY
First up The Sound Of Music as Maria teaches the Von Trapplings how to deal with the pandemic in this new take on Do Re Me by Shirley Serban.
https://youtu.be/MMBh-eo3tvE
Following the smash-hit Wicked Parody, Gina Naomi Baez is back with her Six parody Persist! - the quarantine mix.
https://youtu.be/cnBo3PnPfxc
Randy Rainbow uses classic musical Guys and Dolls for The Coronavirus Lament. Move over Miss Adelaide.
https://youtu.be/-CCW4Xnp_sQ
Tony Award nominee Susan Egan (Broadway's original 'Belle' in "Beauty and the Beast," the voice of 'Megara' in Disney's animated film "Hercules"), two-time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Broadway's original "Cinderella," star of "Bandstand," "Bonnie and Clyde"), and Grammy nominee Courtney Reed (Broadway's original 'Jasmine' in "Aladdin," star of "Cambodian Rock Band," "In The Heights") sing "Keep Your Distance," a parody of the "Hercules" classic "Go The Distance," with new lyrics by Jonathan Larson Award winner Amanda Yesnowitz .
https://youtu.be/WfeLzQ1QA5U
Since Bohemian Rhapsody does feature in the musical We Will Rock You we allowed this Coronavirus Rhapsody with vocals by Adrian Grimes and lyrics by Dana Jay Bein.
https://youtu.be/lr_tEdQvFcc
Keep an eye out for more great parodies in the meantime please ensure you keep safe and well by following this information supplied by the mighty NHS - we love you guys and girls and are thankful we have you.
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