

It’s an experience, using characters like scrappy Remy and bumbling chef Linguini to illustrate the message of following one’s dreams.īefore the musical was officially released, I found the soundtrack promising, with lively songs made all the more impressive for being made at home. In general, I approach musicals with trepidation.Īs I’ve found, Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical is not most musicals. While I love the original film, I was initially dreading the musical, fearing that it would tarnish the acclaimed name of Ratatouille. Ratatouille fans are a force to be reckoned with, it seems!īut as a fan of the Pixar movie, written, directed and produced by Brad Bird and Brad Lewis, do I approve of the musical’s take? In fact, it made a whopping $2 million, all from the contributions of dedicated fans. The musical rang in the new year with a much-needed dose of festive cheer, as well as supporting charity. Seaview Productions presented a filmed concert presentation of the viral sensation Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical on TodayTix Jan. Now, it even has its own website at .Īnd that’s not all: this month, the musical sensation came to an even larger-scale platform than TikTok.

From there, more and more creators added songs to the musical to develop the story of Remy, a young rat who winds up becoming a chef with the help of unlikely friends.

It all began in August, when TikTok user Emily Jacobsen’s “Remy the Ratatouille,” an ode to the film’s main character, garnered nearly a million views on the social media app.

In the past month, it has taken the Internet-and the world-by storm. This year, a group of TikTok users have brought new life to Ratatouille, this time in the form of a musical. I haven’t thought about those lovable rats in ages, but it seems like they are making a return in the world of pop culture. With its uplifting message, plus jokes for kids and adults alike, I can say with confidence that Ratatouille is a modern classic in the world of kids’ movies. How old were you when Disney’s momentous 2007 film Ratatouille was released? I was only a year old at the time, but that hasn’t stopped me from becoming a die-hard fan of this masterpiece.Īfter seeing the movie at the dentist’s office in my youth, it became ingrained in my mind for years to come. Vincent Tanforan, Staff Writer/Social Media Consultant
