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Hamilton
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.
The Phantom of the Opera
1986, directed by Harold Prince, Significance includes being one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history and its unforgettable music and special effects.
Death of a Salesman
1949, directed by Elia Kazan, Significance lies in its critique of the American Dream and its deep portrayal of a troubled family dynamic.
Cats
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.
A Streetcar Named Desire
1947, directed by Elia Kazan, Significant as a landmark play in American theater for its gritty realism and complex characters.
Les Misérables
1985, directed by Trevor Nunn and John Caird, Known for its sweeping narrative spanning years of French history and its epic score.
The Lion King
1997, directed by Julie Taymor, Significance stems from its innovative puppetry and the adaptation of a beloved Disney film for the stage.
Rent
1996, directed by Michael Greif, Significant for its portrayal of the lives of young artists living under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.
Chicago
1975, directed by Bob Fosse, The production is famous for its sardonic look at the criminal justice system and its vaudeville-inspired musical numbers.
Waiting for Godot
1953, directed by Roger Blin, Notable for its absurdist structure, exploring themes of existential dread.
Angels in America
1991, directed by Tony Kushner, Significant for its deep exploration of the AIDS epidemic in America and its political and social commentary.
The Importance of Being Earnest
1895, directed by George Alexander, Notable for its satirical take on Victorian customs and clever use of farce and puns.
West Side Story
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.
Fences
1985, directed by Lloyd Richards, Significant for its honest portrayal of African-American life and exploration of race, family, and duty.
Our Town
1938, directed by Jed Harris, Notable for its minimalist staging and timeless meditation on the small, everyday moments of life.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
1962, directed by Alan Schneider, Known for its intense dramatic structure and biting dialogue that uncovers the complexities of marriage.
The Glass Menagerie
1944, directed by Eddie Dowling and Margo Jones, Significant as Tennessee Williams's breakout play and its delicate balance of realism and memory.
Oklahoma!
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.
Wicked
2003, directed by Joe Mantello, Significant for its revisionist take on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, centering on the untold story of the witches.
A Raisin in the Sun
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.
Mamma Mia!
1999, directed by Phyllida Lloyd, Significant for its humorous and lighthearted story built around the music of Swedish pop group ABBA.
Guys and Dolls
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.
Hair
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.
Equus
1973, directed by John Dexter, Noteworthy for its challenging subject matter involving human psychology and the questioning of religious and social norms.
Cabaret
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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