Based off of the life and death of an underrated founding father. Featuring r&b style songs and sharp choreography this show won Best Choreography and Best Original Score
Hamilton
with the sound of music
a person who learns another's role in order to be able to act as a replacement at short notice.
Understudy
This broadway star on multiple occasions has written the music for the show and cast himself as the lead role. He has also done the music for movies like Moana and Mufasa.
Lin Manuel Miranda
Newsies
If we work in tandem...
there's no fight we cannot win just you and I defying gravity
a performer in a musical who covers ensemble or supporting roles, when other cast members are unable to perform. They are usually off-stage, but can also be part of the ensemble.
Swing
This broadway star originally performed as Sally in Youre a good man Charlie Brown, but is mostly known for her performance in Wicked.
The longest running show in Broadway's history, opening in 1988 and closing in 2023. With music written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this musical is considered a classic and a favorite for all soprano women.
Phantom of the Opera
Santa Fe My Old Friend...
I can't spend my whole life dreaming
The white screen at the back of the stage used to project stage lights on.
Cyclorama or Cyc
Had her Broadway debut in Rent but is mostly known for her colorful character in Wicked. She later went on to sing one of the most well known Disney songs of all time.
Idina Menzel
One of the most expensive and longest running productions in broadways history. Known for its use of elaborate puppets to bring this classic story to life.
The Lion King
I'm a girl in a world...
in which my only job is to marry rich
a term which encompasses all the characters, lines, blocking, dance choreography, prop placements, and backstage traffic that the ensemblist must memorize and execute.
track
This performer originally debuted in Rock of Ages but has since then has been cast as the leading many shows including: Newsies, Great Gatsby, and the titular character in his upcoming show Floyd Collins.
Jeremy Jordan
Wicked
NYC I give you fair warning...
up there in lights I'll be
a special rehearsal in musical theater and opera where the orchestra and singers rehearse together
Sitz Probe
This performer originated the role of Ariel in the Little Mermaid along with this she has played the role of Christine Daae in Phantom of the Opera.
Sierra Boggess