2020 Broadway Musicals

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  1. 2. Based on the 2004 American teen comedy written by Tina Fey. The story focuses on a High school’s social cliques and the effect it can have.
  2. 4. Based on the French novel by Gaston Leroux and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It tells of the story of a disfigured man who lives under the Paris Opera House and becomes obsessed with a the beautiful soprano Christine Daaé.
  3. 6. This well-known musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda with music with inspiration from modern pop, hip hop, rap, and R&B. The story focuses on the founding father Alexander Hamilton and the early beginnings of America.
  4. 10. Evan Hansen inserts himself in a tragedy by lying about a friendship with a former student who committed suicide. With music by Justin Paul and lyrics by Benj Pasek.
  5. 11. This rock musical has music by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard. The story focused on the same themes in Morissette’s album which is pain, healing, and empowerment.
  6. 12. This British hit is a modern retelling of Henry VIII’s six wives lives. It is told as a pop concert where each wife takes their turn to tell their story of who has to suffer the most from Henry.
  7. 13. Set in the Upper West Side of NYC, this musical focuses on the rivalry between Jets and the Sharks.
  8. 14. Musical written by the creators of the animated comedy South Park and is a satirical examination of the beliefs and practices of The Church of Latter Day Saints.
  9. 16. The story of this musical tells a modern version of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Musical with book, lyrics, and music by AnaÏs Mitchell.
  10. 17. This musical is a prequel to the story of Wizard of Oz. The story shows a different perspective of the witches in the land of Oz.
  11. 19. Based on the 2013 Disney animated film that tells the story of two estranged princesses.
  12. 20. Set in the Canadian province of Newfoundland when plans were ordered to land unexpectedly following the September 11th attacks.
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  1. 1. Story based on the book series by J.K. Rowling. It’s a two-part musical that acts as a prequel to the book series.
  2. 3. This musical is based on the American comedy horror fantasy film that came out in 1988 and directed by Tim Burton.
  3. 5. This musical is set in the windy city during the Jazz age and was originally choreographed by Bob Fosse. The story is a parody on the corruption in the criminal justice system and the ideology of a “celebrity criminal”.
  4. 7. A Juke Box musical based on the story of the Temptations.
  5. 8. This jukebox musical is based of the 2001 film but this musical contains new music. Set in Paris, France at the turn of the 20th century with a modern musical score that weaves original songs with popular modern hits.
  6. 9. This Disney musical is based on the 1992 Animated Disney film and set in the fictional city of Agrabah.
  7. 15. A musical adaptation of the 1993 American comedy drama film that follows a recently divorced father who pretends to be a female housekeeper to be able to interact with his children.
  8. 18. This musical comedy is known for not having a direct plot but revolves around a single man who is unable to commit to a relationship unlike his close friends who are all married. Composed by Stephen Sondheim and the book by George Furth.