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Ziegfeld Follies (1907)
Introduced a new format to Broadway that combined music, dance, and sketches, played an influential role in the genre of revue.
Show Boat (1927)
Regarded as the first true American musical, it introduced serious narrative content tied to music.
The Phantom of the Opera (1988)
Became the longest-running show in Broadway history and exemplified the megamusical.
Rent (1996)
This rock musical brought contemporary and controversial themes to Broadway and fostered a younger audience.
West Side Story (1957)
Reimagined Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and brought pressing social issues to the Broadway stage.
Angels in America (1993)
This two-part play brought unconventional themes to Broadway, won numerous awards, and addressed the AIDS crisis and other sociopolitical themes.
Spring Awakening (2006)
Its use of contemporary music and bold exploration of teenage issues marked a new evolution for the rock musical genre.
The Lion King (1997)
Set a new standard for visual artistry on Broadway with its innovative puppetry and staging.
Hamilton (2015)
Revolutionized musical theatre with its diverse casting and integration of hip-hop music, making it a cultural phenomenon.
Company (1970)
Introduced the concept musical to Broadway, influencing subsequent productions with its thematic complexity and non-linear narrative.
A Raisin in the Sun (1959)
First play written by an African American woman to be produced on Broadway, addressing issues of race and discrimination.
Chicago (1996 revival)
The revival of this musical became the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.
Hair (1968)
The 'American Tribal Love-Rock Musical' reflected the counterculture movement and featured rock music on Broadway.
Fun Home (2015)
First Broadway musical with a lesbian protagonist, it pushed the boundaries for storytelling in musical theatre.
Dreamgirls (1981)
Brought issues of race and pop music business to Broadway and was known for its powerful vocal performances.
Opening of The Black Crook (1866)
Considered by many to be the first musical, it established the form of musical theater.
Oklahoma! (1943)
This Rodgers and Hammerstein musical established the 'book musical', where songs and dances are fully integrated into a well-made story.
Cats (1982)
Defined the megamusical phenomenon, with its global appeal, spectacle, and merchandise.
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