Bring on the Monsters
Jonathon Larson's autobiographical musical about turning 30 in 1990 was performed as a one man show in 1990 until his death in 1996, before being revamped and performed off-broadway in May 2001.
What is Tick, Tick... Boom?
"Only three more tries
And we'll have our prize
When the end's in sight you'll realize
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What is "If the end is right it justifies the beans!"
Hamilton, In The Heights,
Who is Lin Manuel-Miranda
This film, released in 2012, stars multiple oscar winners in a classic musical about 24601, and his rise out of the gutter of France. It was also considered for Best motion picture of the year, best actor in a leading role, and best actress in a leading role.
What is Les Miserables?
Number 4 on Kacie's List, this musical follows Jenna through her pregnancy, as well as her affair with a married doctor.
What is Waitress?
Rick Riordan's New York Times best seller about teenagers with Godlike problems premiered off-broadway in 2014, before moving on to a national tour with the original cast reprising their roles.
What is The Lightning Thief?
"Legacy, what is a legacy?
It's planting seeds in a garden you never get to see
I wrote some notes at the beginning of a song someone will sing for me
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Beetlejuice, Beauty and the Beast, Mean Girls
Who is Kerry Butler?
One of Johnny Depp's most well known performances, this film brings to life one of Stephen Sondheim's masterpieces of violence and sorrow.
What is Sweeney Todd?
Number 10 on Kacie's List details the story of Orpheus and Eurydice from Greek Mythology, re-imagined for a modern era and audience.
What is Hadestown?
Heather McNamara, Heather Duke, and Heather Chandler star in this high energy comedy which first ran off-broadway in 2014.
What is Heathers?
"The barbara you married
she is dead a buried
Six-feet below
And now Barbara the doormat
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What is "She's coming back in a new format."
Wicked, Assassins, School of Rock
Who is Alex Brightman?
Which of these movie musicals grossed the most money worldwide?
Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, Cats
What is Into the Woods?
Number 26 on Kacie's List contains classics from across multiple decades through the career of Carole King, while detailing her life and struggles.
What is Beautiful?
A musical adaptation of Hans-Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid' opened off-broadway in 1990, and was later revived on broadway in 2017 to win "Best Revival of a Musical" at the Tony's.
What is Once on the Island?
"I've never been a man who lived an office life
I've never been a man behind a desk
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What is "I've always been a man who said that staying still is playing dead."
Hamilton, Into the Woods, Les Miserables
Who is Brian D'Arcy James?
IMDb's highest rated musical of all time beats out Mary Poppins, Fiddler on the Roof, and West Side Story with an 8.1.
What is The Wizard of Oz?
Number 92 on Kacie's List, this musical based on one of the highest rated films of all time and a cult classic among science fiction fans, recently ended its premiere run on broadway.
What is Back to the Future?
The second installment of the "Uranium Teen Scream" trilogy opened off-broadway in 2016 and follows St. Cassian High School students retelling their stories through song after their deaths.
What is Ride the Cyclone?
"I'd pick a business school and pay the entrance fee
and maybe, if you're lucky you'll stay friends with me
I'll be a business man
Richer than Nina's daddy
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What is "Tiger Woods and I on the links and he's my caddy."
Who is Christian Borle?
One of James Corden's most well known performances, this film brings to life one of Andrew Lloyd Webbers' masterpieces and boasts a 2.8 on IMDb.
What is cats?
Number 14 on Kacie's List is her boyfriend's favorite musical ever written because of its immense themes and timeless story which left many audiences speechless through it's quality and music.
What is Beetlejuice?