Name: The Thorn Birds
Genre: Musical
Released: 2009-04-23
Cast: Helen Anker, Kieran Brown, Llinos Daniel

The musical genre features stories that combine music, singing, dancing, acting, and often spoken dialogue to tell a story or convey a narrative. Musicals incorporate various elements of drama, music, and choreography to create a cohesive theatrical experience that engages audiences on multiple levels.

Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music (1965)

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