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Composer: Leonard Bernstein. In 'West Side Story,' the songs are tightly interwoven with the narrative, representing the cultural tensions and the poignant love story between Tony and Maria through a blend of jazz, Latin, and classical styles.

Composer: Richard Rodgers. The songs in 'The Sound of Music' are iconic and central to its storytelling, reflecting the emotions and growth of the characters, as well as advancing the plot, such as Maria's journey from the convent to becoming part of the Von Trapp family.

Composer: Claude-Michel Schönberg. The songs in 'Les Misérables' serve as the dialogue of the film, driving the narrative forward and exploring the characters' struggles, hopes, and convictions in 19th-century France.

Composer: Justin Hurwitz. 'La La Land' integrates its jazz-influenced songs to tell the story of two aspiring artists in Los Angeles, reflecting their romance and the bittersweet reality of pursuing dreams.

Composer: Marc Shaiman (score), Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman (songs). 'Hairspray' integrates its songs with the narrative to reflect on issues like integration and body positivity in 1960s Baltimore, while also propelling the plot and character development.

Composers: Elton John (songs), Hans Zimmer (score). The songs in 'The Lion King' complement the story by capturing the African setting and the journey of Simba from cub to king, dealing with themes of identity, responsibility, and the circle of life.

Composer: Jonathan Larson. 'Rent' addresses themes of love, loss, and the bohemian lifestyle of young artists in New York City, with its rock-infused score that conveys the emotional backbone of the characters' experiences.

Composer: John Kander. 'Chicago' uses its vaudeville-inspired songs to comment on the themes of celebrity criminal culture and the 'jazz-age' era, often presenting musical numbers as fantasies of the characters.

Composer: Stephen Sondheim. 'Sweeney Todd' uses its complex and operatic score to narrate the tale of revenge and madness in Victorian London, with the songs illustrating the dark and twisted motivations of its characters.

Composers: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. 'The Greatest Showman' uses its pop anthem-like songs to tell the story of P.T. Barnum's creation of the circus and the lives of its performers, celebrating individuality and imagination.

Composer: Various artists, under the musical direction of Craig Armstrong. 'Moulin Rouge!' uses a mix of original and popular songs arranged to fit the bohemian and tragic love story set in the Montmartre Quarter of Paris during the Belle Époque period.

Composer: Alan Menken. 'Beauty and the Beast' features songs that are integral to the fairy-tale narrative, helping to flesh out the characters and underlining themes of transformation, love, and acceptance.

Composers: Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey (original musical), John Farrar (additional songs). 'Grease's songs capture the essence of 1950s high school life and the complexities of teenage love, with energetic numbers that advance the romance between Sandy and Danny.

Composer: Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. 'Mary Poppins' features whimsical and heartwarming songs that enhance the magical and uplifting aspects of the story, with each song reflecting the film's narrative of change and discovery.