these are some of the most influential
award-winning longest-running and
critically in commercially successful
musical theatrical productions in
history I can do that
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
Broadway musicals of all time number 10
wicked based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire
novel this musical tells the untold
story of The Witches of Oz with
friendship as its main theme wicked is a
truly magical and emotional experience
that will charm you whether or not
you’re a fan of The Wizard of Oz film
and with it’s spectacular costumes
extravagant tunes and intricate effects
there’s no question why the Tony
award-winning production continues to
rack up box-office records worldwide
we’ll see you now
number nine the producers adapted from
the 1968 Mel Brooks film The Producers
so successfully melded humor and music
that it won a history-making 12 Tony
Awards in 2001 with energetic
performances and many laugh-out-loud
moments plus an original cast that
included Matthew Broderick and Nathan
Lane it remains true to the spirit of
classic Broadway shows with its clever
musical numbers perfectly timed
choreography and attention-grabbing
characters we can do it we can do it we
can make God million bucks
number eight rent the Pulitzer Prize
winning rent is considered a landmark
Musical due to its account of starving
artists trying to remain positive while
living with HIV or AIDS
based on the Puccini Opera La Boheme the
show changed musicals forever with its
controversial themes multiracial cast
and discounted ticket options loved by
critics and rent heads alike the rock
musical continues to move people years
after its Broadway debut
number seven Oklahoma in spite of low
expectations no well-known stars and a
lack of comedic gags Oklahoma was a hit
when it opened in 1943 by expanding on
the book musical format as seen in 1927
showboat Rodgers and Hammerstein’s
musical successfully combines a serious
storyline with memorable songs and dance
numbers including the dream ballet
technique as such Oklahoma truly sets
the mold for the musicals that came
after it
number six a chorus line a chorus line
proves that you don’t need flashy
costumes and elaborate sets to captivate
audiences and gain critics favors set on
a bare stage it reminds us not to let go
of our dreams as we watch several
Broadway dancers auditioning for a
musical with solid characters and
beautifully choreographed dances a
chorus line is a true Broadway classic
she takes number five Chicago Broadway
certainly wouldn’t be the same without
Bob Fosse show-stopping dance numbers
and the catchy tunes of Chicago set in
the mid 1920s the musical follows two
women mixed up in scandal who are in
search of fame wealth and all that jazz
filled with stunning choreography and
relentless female characters the
sensational show is also Broadway’s
longest-running musical revival number
four The Lion King based on the
oscar-winning Disney flick The Lion King
musical is a family-friendly spectacle
that deftly blends universally appealing
songs with colorful costumes and
impressive puppetry along with its
enduring story the show’s audio and
visual elements have made it the true
ruler of the jungle since the Lion King
is one of Broadway’s highest-grossing
productions ever number three cats even
with barely any spoken dialogue Katz is
a truly perfect musical thanks to the
moving songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber
which incorporate diverse genres like
classical pop jazz and rock music we
can’t forget the vibrant feline costumes
and complex dance numbers that are sure
to make you overlook the fact that the
set is just a junkyard add to this the
distinct and unforgettable personalities
of the Jellicle cats and there’s little
wonder this award-winning production is
one of Broadway’s most popular shows
number two lemis a table despite poor
critical reviews name is a Tom opened to
record-breaking numbers in London in
1985 and eventually it’s story about
love bravery and salvation during the
French Revolution became one of the
longest-running musicals on Broadway and
around the world based on the Victor
Hugo novel Leamas is a Musical and
theatrical masterpiece that keeps
capturing audiences with its beleaguered
characters and cloade Michel Shawn
Berg’s powerful score
I repeat of real of
number one the Phantom of the Opera it’s
a timeless story of unrequited love set
against veritable thrills and
outstanding set design and these are
only some of the elements that make
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s adaptation of The
Phantom of the Opera the most successful
musical in history who can forget the
production’s detailed costumes poignant
performances and most of all its
haunting music
my heart
it’s with good reason that the Tony
award-winning phantom marked its
10,000th Broadway performance in 2012 do
you agree with our list which is your
favorite Broadway musical be sure to
check out our top 10 movies based on
musicals and many more entertaining
lists on watchmojo.com
award-winning longest-running and
critically in commercially successful
musical theatrical productions in
history I can do that
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
Broadway musicals of all time number 10
wicked based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire
novel this musical tells the untold
story of The Witches of Oz with
friendship as its main theme wicked is a
truly magical and emotional experience
that will charm you whether or not
you’re a fan of The Wizard of Oz film
and with it’s spectacular costumes
extravagant tunes and intricate effects
there’s no question why the Tony
award-winning production continues to
rack up box-office records worldwide
we’ll see you now
number nine the producers adapted from
the 1968 Mel Brooks film The Producers
so successfully melded humor and music
that it won a history-making 12 Tony
Awards in 2001 with energetic
performances and many laugh-out-loud
moments plus an original cast that
included Matthew Broderick and Nathan
Lane it remains true to the spirit of
classic Broadway shows with its clever
musical numbers perfectly timed
choreography and attention-grabbing
characters we can do it we can do it we
can make God million bucks
number eight rent the Pulitzer Prize
winning rent is considered a landmark
Musical due to its account of starving
artists trying to remain positive while
living with HIV or AIDS
based on the Puccini Opera La Boheme the
show changed musicals forever with its
controversial themes multiracial cast
and discounted ticket options loved by
critics and rent heads alike the rock
musical continues to move people years
after its Broadway debut
number seven Oklahoma in spite of low
expectations no well-known stars and a
lack of comedic gags Oklahoma was a hit
when it opened in 1943 by expanding on
the book musical format as seen in 1927
showboat Rodgers and Hammerstein’s
musical successfully combines a serious
storyline with memorable songs and dance
numbers including the dream ballet
technique as such Oklahoma truly sets
the mold for the musicals that came
after it
number six a chorus line a chorus line
proves that you don’t need flashy
costumes and elaborate sets to captivate
audiences and gain critics favors set on
a bare stage it reminds us not to let go
of our dreams as we watch several
Broadway dancers auditioning for a
musical with solid characters and
beautifully choreographed dances a
chorus line is a true Broadway classic
she takes number five Chicago Broadway
certainly wouldn’t be the same without
Bob Fosse show-stopping dance numbers
and the catchy tunes of Chicago set in
the mid 1920s the musical follows two
women mixed up in scandal who are in
search of fame wealth and all that jazz
filled with stunning choreography and
relentless female characters the
sensational show is also Broadway’s
longest-running musical revival number
four The Lion King based on the
oscar-winning Disney flick The Lion King
musical is a family-friendly spectacle
that deftly blends universally appealing
songs with colorful costumes and
impressive puppetry along with its
enduring story the show’s audio and
visual elements have made it the true
ruler of the jungle since the Lion King
is one of Broadway’s highest-grossing
productions ever number three cats even
with barely any spoken dialogue Katz is
a truly perfect musical thanks to the
moving songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber
which incorporate diverse genres like
classical pop jazz and rock music we
can’t forget the vibrant feline costumes
and complex dance numbers that are sure
to make you overlook the fact that the
set is just a junkyard add to this the
distinct and unforgettable personalities
of the Jellicle cats and there’s little
wonder this award-winning production is
one of Broadway’s most popular shows
number two lemis a table despite poor
critical reviews name is a Tom opened to
record-breaking numbers in London in
1985 and eventually it’s story about
love bravery and salvation during the
French Revolution became one of the
longest-running musicals on Broadway and
around the world based on the Victor
Hugo novel Leamas is a Musical and
theatrical masterpiece that keeps
capturing audiences with its beleaguered
characters and cloade Michel Shawn
Berg’s powerful score
I repeat of real of
number one the Phantom of the Opera it’s
a timeless story of unrequited love set
against veritable thrills and
outstanding set design and these are
only some of the elements that make
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s adaptation of The
Phantom of the Opera the most successful
musical in history who can forget the
production’s detailed costumes poignant
performances and most of all its
haunting music
my heart
it’s with good reason that the Tony
award-winning phantom marked its
10,000th Broadway performance in 2012 do
you agree with our list which is your
favorite Broadway musical be sure to
check out our top 10 movies based on
musicals and many more entertaining
lists on watchmojo.com
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