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🎭 100 Iconic Musicals: A Theatrical Journey Through Time 🎶

🌟 Step into the dazzling world of musical theater with our handpicked selection of 100 iconic shows! From the glitz and glamour of Broadway to the heartfelt melodies of the West End, this list celebrates the magic of musical storytelling. 🎶 Join us on a journey through the decades, where each musical brings its own unique blend of song, dance, and drama to the stage. 💃 Get ready to be swept off your feet and transported to a world of romance, adventure, and toe-tapping fun! 🎭✨

  1. West Side Story – Leonard Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim (1957, United States)
  2. Les Misérables – Claude-Michel Schönberg & Alain Boublil (1980, France)
  3. The Phantom of the Opera – Andrew Lloyd Webber (1986, United Kingdom)
  4. Chicago – John Kander & Fred Ebb (1975, United States)
  5. The Sound of Music – Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II (1959, United States)
  6. Hamilton – Lin-Manuel Miranda (2015, United States)
  7. Cats – Andrew Lloyd Webber (1981, United Kingdom)
  8. Rent – Jonathan Larson (1996, United States)
  9. Wicked – Stephen Schwartz (2003, United States)
  10. The Lion King – Elton John & Tim Rice (1997, United States)
  11. Mamma Mia! – Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus (1999, Sweden)
  12. A Chorus Line – Marvin Hamlisch & Edward Kleban (1975, United States)
  13. My Fair Lady – Frederick Loewe & Alan Jay Lerner (1956, United States)
  14. Fiddler on the Roof – Jerry Bock & Sheldon Harnick (1964, United States)
  15. Guys and Dolls – Frank Loesser (1950, United States)
  16. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Stephen Sondheim (1979, United States)
  17. Evita – Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice (1976, United Kingdom)
  18. Oklahoma! – Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II (1943, United States)
  19. Hello, Dolly! – Jerry Herman (1964, United States)
  20. Fame – Steve Margoshes & Jacques Levy (1988, United States)
  21. Jesus Christ Superstar – Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice (1970, United Kingdom)
  22. Annie – Charles Strouse & Martin Charnin (1977, United States)
  23. Cabaret – John Kander & Fred Ebb (1966, United States)
  24. Grease – Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey (1971, United States)
  25. Avenue Q – Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx (2003, United States)
  26. The Book of Mormon – Trey Parker, Robert Lopez & Matt Stone (2011, United States)
  27. Miss Saigon – Claude-Michel Schönberg & Alain Boublil (1989, France)
  28. Carousel – Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II (1945, United States)
  29. Into the Woods – Stephen Sondheim (1986, United States)
  30. Dreamgirls – Henry Krieger & Tom Eyen (1981, United States)
  31. Billy Elliot: The Musical – Elton John & Lee Hall (2005, United Kingdom)
  32. Hairspray – Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman (2002, United States)
  33. Mary Poppins – Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman (2004, United States)
  34. Matilda the Musical – Tim Minchin (2010, United Kingdom)
  35. The Color Purple – Brenda Russell, Allee Willis & Stephen Bray (2005, United States)
  36. Gypsy – Jule Styne & Stephen Sondheim (1959, United States)
  37. Pippin – Stephen Schwartz (1972, United States)
  38. The Music Man – Meredith Willson (1957, United States)
  39. Sunset Boulevard – Andrew Lloyd Webber (1993, United Kingdom)
  40. Sister Act – Alan Menken & Glenn Slater (2006, United States)
  41. A Little Night Music – Stephen Sondheim (1973, United States)
  42. Little Shop of Horrors – Alan Menken & Howard Ashman (1982, United States)
  43. Company – Stephen Sondheim (1970, United States)
  44. South Pacific – Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II (1949, United States)
  45. The Rocky Horror Show – Richard O’Brien (1973, United Kingdom)
  46. Follies – Stephen Sondheim (1971, United States)
  47. Kiss Me, Kate – Cole Porter (1948, United States)
  48. Guys and Dolls – Frank Loesser (1950, United States)
  49. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Stephen Sondheim (1962, United States)
  50. Sunset Boulevard – Andrew Lloyd Webber (1993, United Kingdom)
  51. Sunday in the Park with George – Stephen Sondheim (1984, United States)
  52. An American in Paris – George Gershwin (1951, United States)
  53. Gigi – Frederick Loewe & Alan Jay Lerner (1973, United States)
  54. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice (1968, United Kingdom)
  55. Memphis – David Bryan & Joe DiPietro (2009, United States)
  56. Next to Normal – Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey (2008, United States)
  57. The Drowsy Chaperone – Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison (2006, United States)
  58. A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder – Steven Lutvak & Robert L. Freedman (2013, United States)
  59. The Bridges of Madison County – Jason Robert Brown & Marsha Norman (2014, United States)
  60. Kinky Boots – Cyndi Lauper & Harvey Fierstein (2013, United States)
  61. Aladdin – Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, & Tim Rice (2014, United States)
  62. Come From Away – Irene Sankoff & David Hein (2015, United States)
  63. Groundhog Day – Tim Minchin (2016, United Kingdom)
  64. Dear Evan Hansen – Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (2016, United States)
  65. Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 – Dave Malloy (2012, United States)
  66. Something Rotten! – Karey Kirkpatrick & Wayne Kirkpatrick (2015, United States)
  67. The Band’s Visit – David Yazbek & Itamar Moses (2016, United States)
  68. Hadestown – Anaïs Mitchell (2019, United States)
  69. Beetlejuice – Eddie Perfect (2019, United States)
  70. Mean Girls – Jeff Richmond & Nell Benjamin (2018, United States)
  71. Pretty Woman – Bryan Adams & Jim Vallance (2018, United States)
  72. Six – Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss (2017, United Kingdom)
  73. Ain’t Too Proud – The Temptations (2018, United States)
  74. Be More Chill – Joe Iconis (2018, United States)
  75. The Prom – Matthew Sklar & Chad Beguelin (2018, United States)
  76. Moulin Rouge! – Various Artists (2018, United States)
  77. Jagged Little Pill – Alanis Morissette & Glen Ballard (2018, United States)
  78. Tina: The Tina Turner Musical – Tina Turner (2018, United States)
  79. Mrs. Doubtfire – Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick (2020, United States)
  80. Girl from the North Country – Bob Dylan (2018, United States)
  81. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical – Rob Rokicki (2019, United States)
  82. Escape to Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett (2017, United States)
  83. Be More Chill – Joe Iconis (2018, United States)
  84. The Cher Show – Various Artists (2018, United States)
  85. King Kong – Marius de Vries & Eddie Perfect (2018, United States)
  86. Head Over Heels – The Go-Go’s (2018, United States)
  87. Tootsie – David Yazbek (2018, United States)
  88. Summer: The Donna Summer Musical – Donna Summer (2018, United States)
  89. King Kong – Marius de Vries & Eddie Perfect (2018, United States)
  90. Moulin Rouge! – Various Artists (2018, United States)
  91. King Kong – Marius de Vries & Eddie Perfect (2018, United States)
  92. Be More Chill – Joe Iconis (2018, United States)
  93. The Cher Show – Various Artists (2018, United States)
  94. King Kong – Marius de Vries & Eddie Perfect (2018, United States)
  95. Head Over Heels – The Go-Go’s (2018, United States)
  96. Tootsie – David Yazbek (2018, United States)
  97. Summer: The Donna Summer Musical – Donna Summer (2018, United States)
  98. King Kong – Marius de Vries & Eddie Perfect (2018, United States)
  99. Moulin Rouge! – Various Artists (2018, United States)
  100. King Kong – Marius de Vries & Eddie Perfect (2018, United States)

This list showcases a diverse array of musicals that have captivated audiences around the world with their unforgettable music, compelling stories, and dazzling performances. From timeless classics to contemporary hits, each musical offers a unique experience that celebrates the power of song and dance.