Have you ever wanted to watch Broadway but you’re just too intimidated to try it out? You shouldn’t be. There is no experience quite like it! If you want to test the waters, we recommend 5 absolute must-watch Broadway musicals.
Ah, Broadway. The old-age magnificent acting stage. It has beautiful costumes, elaborate sets, and awe-inspiring performances. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from. There’s no feeling quite like being in Broadway. If you haven’t been and you’ve been wanting to watch musicals on Broadway for a very long time, you’re missing out on so much. But it’s not too late for you! Broadway is still waiting. And we’ve compiled the ultimate list of the shows you just have to watch.
5 Absolute Must-Watch Broadway Shows
In Broadway, there are just some shows you can never go wrong with. These are the types of productions that are always critically and commercially acclaimed. Reviews written about them are always raving with praise. They win awards on the regular and always rake in profits by the millions – or even billions. We’re willing to bet good money on these ones. Here are five of Broadway’s absolute best.
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The Book of Mormon at The Eugene O’Neill Theater
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— THE BOOK OF MORMON (@BookofMormon) August 17, 2018
Talking about awards, The Book of Mormon has won a total of 9 Tony Awards (which is the Oscars of theatre) since its debut last 2011. If you are truly looking for a genuine Broadway experience, The Book of Mormon ticks all of the boxes. It’s catchy, hilarious, and deeply entertaining with memorable songs, likable characters, tears-on-your-eyes laughter moments, and sneaky moments of intimate emotions.
Synopsis. “The Book of Mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. One missionary, Elder Price, is an enthusiastic go-getter with a strong dedication to his faith, while his partner, Elder Cunningham, is a socially awkward but well meaning nerd whose tendency to embroider the truth soon lands him in trouble. Upon their arrival in Africa, Elders Price and Cunningham learn that in a society plagued by AIDS, poverty and violence, a successful mission may not be as easy as they expected.” – Broadway
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2. Chicago The Musical at The Ambassador Theatre
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— Chicago The Musical (@ChicagoMusical) January 26, 2018
Be transported to the dazzling and mysterious world of 1940’s Chicago. If you are looking for something more classical to watch, this super popular Chicago The Musical should be on the top of your list. Moreover, for big fans of the movie Chicago, you will not be disappointed. The dancing, singing, costumes, and talented performance might even make you fall in love with the musical more.
Synopsis. “Set in the legendary city during the roaring “jazz hot” 20s, Chicago tells the story of two rival vaudevillian murderesses locked up in Cook County Jail. Nightclub star Velma’s serving time for killing her husband and sister after finding the two in bed together. Driven chorus girl Roxie’s been tossed in the joint for bumping off the lover she’s been cheating on her husband with. Not one to rest on her laurels, Velma enlists the help of prison matron Mama Morton and slickster lawyer Billy Flynn, who turn Velma’s incarceration into a murder-of-the-week media frenzy, thus preparing the world for a splashy showbiz comeback. But Roxie’s got some of her own tricks up her sleeve…” – Broadway
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3. Hamilton at the Richard Rogers Theatre
Hamilton is one of those shows that everyone just can’t stop talking about. However, it manages to live up to its hype. Hamilton is excellently-written, with a brilliant story, an equally brilliant cast. Moreover, it’s educational! There is just something about American History that digs deep into our hearts. And the best thing yet? Hamilton usually goes on tour! You don’t need to go to New York to watch it. If you are feeling just a tad bit patriotic, why don’t you go ahead and book your tickets to see Hamilton?
Synopsis. “Hamilton is the story of the unlikely Founding Father determined to make his mark on the new nation as hungry and ambitious as he is. From bastard orphan to Washington’s right-hand man, rebel to war hero, a loving husband caught in the country’s first sex scandal, to the Treasury head who made an untrusting world believe in the American economy. George Washington, Eliza Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson and Hamilton’s lifelong friend/foil Aaron Burr all make their mark in this astonishing new musical exploration of a political mastermind.” – Broadway
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4. Jersey Boys at the New World Stages
Jersey Boys is based on the life and rise to stardom of the iconic Four Seasons. It takes you to a time when boys looked like Frank Sinatra – and sounded like him, too. This show is something you will probably watch more than once. It’s elegant, old-timey, and captures the romantic era of the 1950’s perfectly. Furthermore, who doesn’t want to watch a show with four good-looking boys serenading you?
Synopsis. “Jersey Boys is a musical biography of the Four Seasons. The rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. This is far from a mere tribute concert. Jersey Boys gets to the heart of the relationships at the center of the group—with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto. Additionally, the core of the show is how an allegiance to a code of honor learned in the streets of their native New Jersey got them through a multitude of challenges: gambling debts, Mafia threats and family disasters. Jersey Boys is a glimpse at the people behind a sound that has managed to endure for over four decades in the hearts of the public.”
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5. Come From Away at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
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— Playbill (@playbill) August 20, 2018
Come From Away is one musical that will take you in a roller coaster of emotions. It’s not something as hyped up as Hamilton, but it’s on our list because it captures the beauty of humanity – wrapped in picture-perfect production. Moreover, it deals with difficult social and political topics like racism. However, it manages to do so in a masterfully-weaven way. Come From Away is one musical that will tug at your heart strings in the best ways.
Synopsis. “Come From Away is based on the true story of when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned in to an international sleep-over when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from across the globe, were diverted to Gander’s air strip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.” – Broadway
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