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Women Of Broadway: Strong, Inspiring Female Characters We All Secretly Want To Be

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We all love a strong, empowered female character and theatre has plenty to offer! It’s time to celebrate the inspirational women of Broadway. Read ahead for our list of all the female characters that grace Broadway.

Broadway offers us some of the most amazing characters in the world of fiction. We are endlessly enthralled by personas from all walks of life – from magical beings, royalty, to ordinary dreamers on their quest for something remarkable. In this post, we’ll talk about the most-loved female characters to ever grace the stage of the theatre. Featuring soaring vocals, singular performances, and characters that kick butt, we present to you the women of Broadway.

Elphaba and Glinda – Wicked

These are two characters that seem so opposite of each other, they shouldn’t even be included in the same sentence. However, these characters have more in common than you think. On the one hand, we have Elphaba – smart, driven, and someone who fiercely cares for those she loves. She might seem hard and defensive, but under that tough exterior, you have a woman who doesn’t apologize for who she is. Glinda, meanwhile, seems like your typical flouncy, pink and girly and obsessed with bad boys character. But she is someone who steps up to the plate when the moment demands it. These two perfectly encapsulates how to never judge a book by its cover.

Wicked ticket information and availability.

Eva Peron – Evita

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Evita is a musical about the life of Eva Peron, the infamous wife of Argentine political leader Juan Peron. Eva is a dreamer. Her biggest fear is to settle down. And for her, adventure is everything. But little did she know, her adventure would be in changing the lives of the women of her country. This story is about a woman who is beloved in Argentina and was a driving force behind the woman’s suffrage. She is fierce, passionate, idealistic – everything you want in a leader. And you can definitely learn a thing or two from her.

Evita ticket information and availability.

Anita – West Side Story

She’s sassy and she wouldn’t let anyone dictate her or push her around. Anita is your relatable girl-nextdoor sprinkled with spunk on top. She becomes her sister’s, Maria’s adviser. She is fierce and assertive, always trying to protect those she loves. Truth be told, we all have a little Anita inside us.

West Side Story ticket information and availability.

Angelica and Eliza Schuyler – Hamilton

You can’t consider yourself a theatre-geek if you haven’t watched Hamilton even once. And seriously, if you haven’t, do yourself a favor and go watch it now. We include Angelica and Eliza Schuyler in this list because it’s so important to see characters who give voice to women in a time where they had none. Angelica Schuyler shows us to fearlessly push for change – even if it comes with heavy sacrifices. Eliza Schuyler, meanwhile, teaches us that even when we fall, we always have the strength to come back up.

Hamilton ticket information and availability.

Elle Woods – Legally Blonde The Musical

Ah, who doesn’t know Elle Woods? Moreover, who doesn’t want to be Elle Woods? She is one of the most beloved fictional icons in pop culture and there’s no wonder why. For one, she turns the tables on what it means to be a strong female character. She literally breaks stereotypes – pink bag in hand. Furthermore, who can’t relate to wanting to prove your ex-boyfriend wrong? But in the end, it’s all about realizing your worth. More importantly, it’s recognizing your strength and capabilities when it matters the most.

Legally Blonde The Musical ticket information and availability.

Donna Sheridan – MAMMA MIA!

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Here comes another character we all adore. Donna wears overalls and bursts our singing all our favorite ABBA songs. Truly, what’s not to love? But Donna isn’t just Donna. She’s a successful businesswoman who raised her daughter on her own. She’s also a rock star with the most amazing costumes. (Who doesn’t want to be a member of Donna and the Dynamos?) And the best part? She is someone who doesn’t pay any mind about social expectations. She lives her life on her own terms, albeit being perpetually late.

MAMMA MIA! ticket information and availability.

Maria – The Sound of Music

Up to this day, the classic musical The Sound of Music, remains a favorite to everyone, regardless of age. And perhaps the most adored character is Maria. She isn’t considered nun-material. So naturally, they send her to become a Governess at the home of an angry Captain. A (gorgeous) captain, who has seven equally angry (and disruptive) children. But she doesn’t let this faze her. Instead, she wins them over by teaching them how to sing. She also helps them out when there’s a storm. And, oh yeah, she also helps them escape from the Nazis that one time.

The Sound of Music ticket information and availability.

Matilda

Sometimes, you realize that children are the strongest, most resilient creatures there is. And Matilda proves this fact ten times over. She’s tiny, cute and can make objects move with her brain. Adorable, right? But Matilda is a child who is often overlooked. So she does what a lot of children do at that age. She finds solace in books and through her teacher Miss Honey. If you want to watch something light but tugs at your heartstrings, watch Matilda. You’ll find yourself falling in love with her.

Matilda ticket information and availability.

Mary Poppins

Wait. Did you honestly think Mary Poppins wouldn’t be on this list? Mary Poppins?  The tough but kind, magical Nanny who brings an unhappy family together? No way! Marry ticks out all the boxes. She’s fierce, doesn’t back down, and she shows us that the most beautiful things can sometimes surprise is in not-so-beautiful packaging. Plus, who doesn’t want to own a magical flying umbrella?

Mary Poppins ticket information and availability.

Tracy Turnblad – Hairspray

We all need a little bit of Tracy Turnblad in our blood. Many times we find ourselves compromising who we are just to adhere to some image society tells us we should look like. But not Tracy. She doesn’t let anything keep her away from her dreams.  She doesn’t look like the typical dancer. But she doesn’t care. Because she’s going to follow the dreams that everyone tells her are ridiculous. And he is going to achieve it.

Hairspray ticket information and availability.

We hope you enjoyed our listicle! Stay tuned for the most current news on Broadway!

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