What is the best Broadway musical of all time?

From revolutionary hip-hop reinventions of American history to gothic thrillers, timeless fairy-tale deconstructions, and rock operas that define their generation — Broadway's greatest shows span every genre and era. Where do you stand?

1

Hamilton

Lin-Manuel Miranda's 2015 revolutionary hip-hop retelling of America's founding fathers that transformed Broadway.

2

The Phantom of the Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1986 romantic gothic musical that became the longest-running show in Broadway history.

3

Les Misérables

Claude-Michel Schönberg's 1980 epic musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel about revolution and redemption in 19th-century France.

4

West Side Story

Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's 1957 landmark modernization of Romeo and Juliet set in New York City street gangs.

5

Chicago

The 1975 Bob Fosse jazz musical about celebrity, corruption, and showbiz that became one of Broadway's longest-running shows.

6

A Chorus Line

Michael Bennett's 1975 landmark backstage musical exploring the lives and dreams of Broadway dancers at an audition.

7

Rent

Jonathan Larson's 1996 Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical reimagining La Bohème in HIV-era New York City's East Village.

8

Into the Woods

Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's 1987 fractured fairy tale musical exploring the dark consequences of getting what you wish for.

9

Sweeney Todd

Stephen Sondheim's 1979 darkly brilliant musical thriller about a murderous London barber exacting revenge on society.

10

The Lion King

Disney's 1997 stage adaptation of the animated film featuring revolutionary puppet design by Julie Taymor.

11

Hair

The 1967 counterculture rock musical that broke taboos and brought the spirit of the hippie movement to Broadway.

12

Oklahoma!

Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1943 groundbreaking musical that established the template for the American musical theater form.

13

Spring Awakening

Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's 2006 edgy rock musical adapting Frank Wedekind's play about repressed teenage sexuality.

14

Dear Evan Hansen

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's 2015 emotional musical about loneliness and social media that won six Tony Awards.

15

In the Heights

Lin-Manuel Miranda's 2008 Tony-winning debut musical celebrating Washington Heights Latino community culture and dreams.

16

Fun Home

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's 2013 musical adaptation of Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir about growing up with a closeted father.