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Guys and Dolls

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1950, directed by George S. Kaufman, Important for its depiction of New York City's gambling scene and memorable characters based on Damon Runyon's stories.

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Cabaret

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1966, directed by Harold Prince, Significant for its dark, politically charged content set against the backdrop of 1930s Berlin as the Nazis rise to power.

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Hamilton

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2015, directed by Thomas Kail, This musical is significant for its use of modern music styles and diverse casting to tell the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.

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Wicked

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2003, directed by Joe Mantello, Significant for its revisionist take on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, centering on the untold story of the witches.

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A Raisin in the Sun

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1959, directed by Lloyd Richards, Notable as the first Broadway play written by an African-American woman and its poignant narrative about racial tensions and dreams.

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West Side Story

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1957, directed by Jerome Robbins, The production is significant for bringing contemporary social issues to the musical stage through its retelling of Romeo and Juliet.

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The Glass Menagerie

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1944, directed by Eddie Dowling and Margo Jones, Significant as Tennessee Williams's breakout play and its delicate balance of realism and memory.

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Les Misérables

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1985, directed by Trevor Nunn and John Caird, Known for its sweeping narrative spanning years of French history and its epic score.

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Oklahoma!

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1943, directed by Rouben Mamoulian, The production is noted for its revolutionary integration of storytelling and music and launching the 'Golden Age' of musical theatre.

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Cats

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1981, directed by Trevor Nunn, Notable for its unique use of costumes and set design to portray anthropomorphic cats, based on T.S. Eliot's poems.

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Chicago

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1975, directed by Bob Fosse, The production is famous for its sardonic look at the criminal justice system and its vaudeville-inspired musical numbers.

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Angels in America

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1991, directed by Tony Kushner, Significant for its deep exploration of the AIDS epidemic in America and its political and social commentary.

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The Phantom of the Opera

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1986, directed by Harold Prince, Significance includes being one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history and its unforgettable music and special effects.

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Our Town

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1938, directed by Jed Harris, Notable for its minimalist staging and timeless meditation on the small, everyday moments of life.

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Mamma Mia!

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1999, directed by Phyllida Lloyd, Significant for its humorous and lighthearted story built around the music of Swedish pop group ABBA.

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The Importance of Being Earnest

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1895, directed by George Alexander, Notable for its satirical take on Victorian customs and clever use of farce and puns.

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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

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1962, directed by Alan Schneider, Known for its intense dramatic structure and biting dialogue that uncovers the complexities of marriage.

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Death of a Salesman

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1949, directed by Elia Kazan, Significance lies in its critique of the American Dream and its deep portrayal of a troubled family dynamic.

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Fences

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1985, directed by Lloyd Richards, Significant for its honest portrayal of African-American life and exploration of race, family, and duty.

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A Streetcar Named Desire

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1947, directed by Elia Kazan, Significant as a landmark play in American theater for its gritty realism and complex characters.

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Equus

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1973, directed by John Dexter, Noteworthy for its challenging subject matter involving human psychology and the questioning of religious and social norms.

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The Lion King

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1997, directed by Julie Taymor, Significance stems from its innovative puppetry and the adaptation of a beloved Disney film for the stage.

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Waiting for Godot

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1953, directed by Roger Blin, Notable for its absurdist structure, exploring themes of existential dread.

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Hair

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1967, directed by Tom O'Horgan, Significance lies in its embodiment of the 1960s counter-culture movement, the anti-Vietnam War sentiment, and its status as the first rock musical.

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Rent

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1996, directed by Michael Greif, Significant for its portrayal of the lives of young artists living under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.

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