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?
1HamiltonLin-Manuel Miranda's 2015 revolutionary hip-hop retelling of America's founding fathers that transformed Broadway.
2The Phantom of the OperaAndrew Lloyd Webber's 1986 romantic gothic musical that became the longest-running show in Broadway history.
3Les MisérablesClaude-Michel Schönberg's 1980 epic musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel about revolution and redemption in 19th-century France.
4West Side StoryLeonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's 1957 landmark modernization of Romeo and Juliet set in New York City street gangs.
5ChicagoThe 1975 Bob Fosse jazz musical about celebrity, corruption, and showbiz that became one of Broadway's longest-running shows.
6A Chorus LineMichael Bennett's 1975 landmark backstage musical exploring the lives and dreams of Broadway dancers at an audition.
7RentJonathan Larson's 1996 Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical reimagining La Bohème in HIV-era New York City's East Village.
8Into the WoodsStephen Sondheim and James Lapine's 1987 fractured fairy tale musical exploring the dark consequences of getting what you wish for.
9Sweeney ToddStephen Sondheim's 1979 darkly brilliant musical thriller about a murderous London barber exacting revenge on society.
10The Lion KingDisney's 1997 stage adaptation of the animated film featuring revolutionary puppet design by Julie Taymor.
11HairThe 1967 counterculture rock musical that broke taboos and brought the spirit of the hippie movement to Broadway.
12Oklahoma!Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1943 groundbreaking musical that established the template for the American musical theater form.
13Spring AwakeningDuncan Sheik and Steven Sater's 2006 edgy rock musical adapting Frank Wedekind's play about repressed teenage sexuality.
14Dear Evan HansenBenj Pasek and Justin Paul's 2015 emotional musical about loneliness and social media that won six Tony Awards.
15In the HeightsLin-Manuel Miranda's 2008 Tony-winning debut musical celebrating Washington Heights Latino community culture and dreams.
16Fun HomeJeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's 2013 musical adaptation of Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir about growing up with a closeted father.
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