Category: Broadway’s Best

Why be a ghost when you can be glamorous, undead, painted, bewitched, bewigged, robotic, romantic, and delightfully theatrical? This year, skip the generic costumes and pull your Halloween inspiration straight from Broadway, where clothing becomes character and drama is the dress code.

From camp horror to high-gloss glamour, here is how to dress Broadway for Halloween using inspiration from this season and last.

Beetlejuice: The Demon’s in the Details

For the Halloween personality who thrives on chaos and eyeliner.
Think black and white stripes, gravity-defying hair, corpse bride lace, and the unhinged smirk of someone who absolutely should not be trusted with ancient magic.

Carry a sandworm-striped bag for candy. Required line: “It’s showtime.”

The Queen of Versailles: Haunted Luxury

Sequins. Sky-high hair. Diamonds for days. A look that says “I built my empire” with undertones of “and now I haunt the foyer.”

Serve billionaire glam with a ghostly twist. Think undead Palm Beach royalty meets Broadway spotlight.

ART: A Walking Canvas

Minimalist but dramatic. Wear white from head to toe and add bold paint streaks as if you left a gallery fight or started one.

Carry a miniature blank canvas. Gaze at strangers like their taste in art disappoints you deeply.

The Rocky Horror Show: Time Warp Energy

Corsets, pearls, fishnets, platform heels, smoky eyeliner. This costume is about power, sensuality, camp confidence, and zero shame.

If you break into the Time Warp in the kitchen, you are doing it right.

Maybe Happy Ending: Romantic Retro Robots

A softer sci-fi look. Pastel tones, gentle wiring accents, subtle metallic glow, vintage headphones, and a record tucked gently under your arm.

You are a robot discovering love and vinyl. The most important accessory is sincerity.

Death Becomes Her: Immortal Glamour

Old Hollywood elegance with a supernatural glitch. Sleek satin, refined pearls, immaculate hair and makeup plus one tasteful sign of stylish demise.

Suggest eternal beauty with slightly cursed undertones. Just try not to lose an arm at the party.

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York): Sweet Meet-Cute Style

For those who prefer charm over fear. Effortlessly cool New York wardrobe, a bakery box, and rom-com energy.

A love story costume for people who arrive fashionably late but with dessert.

More Broadway Inspirations to Steal

Water for Elephants: vintage circus glamour and sawdust sparkle
The Wiz: technicolor emerald chic with gold-power energy
Back to the Future: 1980s denim, lab coat, messy genius hair, hoverboard prop
Hadestown: industrial romance, deep colors, flower crown with edge
Cabaret: Berlin club decadence, smoky eyes, suspenders, satin shorts
Suffs: historical sashes, structured jackets, hats, determined purpose

Broadway has always danced its way into history—one step, kick, and pirouette at a time. From Balanchine’s groundbreaking ballet in On Your Toes to Justin Peck’s haunting modern storytelling in Illinoise, choreography has been the heartbeat of the American musical. These are the numbers that stopped shows, broke rules, and redefined what movement could mean on stage.

1936 – “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue,” On Your Toes
Choreography: George Balanchine
This was the moment ballet crashed Broadway’s party. Balanchine’s “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue” combined classical technique with the grit of gangsters and showgirls, turning a tongue-in-cheek story ballet into a thrilling, dramatic centerpiece. It was the first time a full-length ballet sequence was integrated into a musical’s plot. The number marked the arrival of serious dance on Broadway and opened the door for choreographers to become storytellers, not just decorators.

1943 – “Dream Ballet,” Oklahoma!
Choreography: Agnes de Mille
Broadway changed forever the moment Laurey fell asleep. Agnes de Mille’s “Dream Ballet” wasn’t just a dance, it was the first time choreography told a character’s subconscious story. Fifteen minutes of swirling tulle, heartbreak, and innovation that announced that dance could think instead of a shout, and Broadway never stopped listening.

1957 – “Cool,” West Side Story
Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Snaps, slides, and explosions barely contained. Robbins gave the American musical a new vocabulary: ballet laced with street tension. “Cool” is still studied as the moment dance became emotion’s twin.

1975 – “One,” A Chorus Line
Choreography: Michael Bennett
Gold hats, high kicks, heartbreak. “One” immortalized the chorus: uniform, dazzling, and unseen. The finale that turned dancers into myth and mirrors.

1975 – “All That Jazz,” Chicago
Choreography: Bob Fosse
Smoky, syncopated, and sinister. The opening of Chicago reintroduced Fosse’s aesthetic as cultural gospel: hips low, fingers alive, everything precise and dangerous. It’s Broadway stripped to attitude and anatomy.

1980 – “We’re in the Money,” 42nd Street
Choreography: Gower Champion 
A tap extravaganza gleaming with Depression-era optimism. Champion’s staging turned tap into a glittering survival dance, resilience in rhythm.

1992 – “Slap That Bass,” Crazy for You
Choreography: Susan Stroman
A jazz fantasia where bodies become instruments. Stroman’s dancers pluck invisible strings and bounce like basslines, proving that dance is music made visible.

2002 – “Movin’ Out,” Movin’ Out
Choreography: Twyla Tharp
Billy Joel’s music meets Tharp’s muscular modern dance in a show that tells its story entirely through motion. Jazz, ballet, and rock collide in a piece that made Broadway feel brand new.

2005 – “Electricity,” Billy Elliot
Choreography: Peter Darling
A working-class boy discovers his power through motion. The number builds from confusion to catharsis, part tap, part rebellion. A child discovering freedom mid-air.

2014 – “An American in Paris Ballet,” An American in Paris
Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon
Wheeldon’s luminous dream ballet brought Gershwin’s score to life with balletic sweep and cinematic grace. The sequence blurs realism and reverie, transforming post-war Paris into living art. It reignited Broadway’s love affair with classical form.

2019 – “El Tango de Roxanne,” Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Choreography: Sonya Tayeh
Raw, sensual, and explosive. Tayeh’s fusion of contemporary and ballroom forms turns desire into violence and heartbreak into art. It’s a masterclass in emotional choreography.

2024 – “Illinoise Ballet,” Illinoise
Choreography: Justin Peck
No words, no dialogue, just bodies and Sufjan Stevens’ music translating memory and loss into dance. Illinoise is the latest reminder that Broadway choreography can still astonish without uttering a line. If Agnes de Mille invented narrative dance, Justin Peck made it human again.

Across decades, Broadway has proven that the stage can be a powerful place for protest. From groundbreaking musicals to provocative plays, these productions turned resistance into art, reminding audiences that theatre has always had the power to challenge, inspire, and spark change.

Hair: Flower Power, Anti-War, and Social Revolution
From its opening, Hair broke the mold. Against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and a rapidly changing America, Hair brought anti-war sentiment, sexual freedom, and racial integration into Broadway’s spotlight. Songs like “Aquarius” and “Let the Sunshine In” became anthems for a generation disenchanted with traditional norms. It wasn’t just a show, it was a movement, embodied night after night in public protest, civil disobedience, and counterculture style.

Les Misérables: Barricades That Resonate Across Time
Set in 19th-century France but speaking to so many modern struggles, Les Misérables became a perennial symbol of revolution and unity. The iconic moments, including the barricade scenes into “Do You Hear the People Sing?”, transforms political despair into collective hope. It deepened with every revival, every global protest, carrying forward the message that when the few oppress the many, resistance is inevitable.

Parade: Unearthing Injustice, Out in the Open
Parade tells the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish industrialist in the early 1900s who was wrongly accused, tried, and lynched in Georgia. The musical forces audiences to confront racism, antisemitism, and miscarriage of justice, not through allegory, but through character, testimony, and heartbreak. The 2023 Broadway revival brought even more urgency, with protesters outside the theater echoing the very biases Parade indicts, proving that the past is never as far behind us as we might like to think.

John Proctor Is the Villain: Rewriting the Myth for Today’s Reckonings 
Kimberly Belflower’s John Proctor Is the Villain reframes The Crucible’s Salem mythos in a rural Georgia high school, between teenage girls and their complicity, accusations, and silences. The play becomes protest theatre. It interrogates gender, power, and the legacy of witch hunts, literal and metaphorical. It’s a sharp reminder that the stories we’ve inherited aren’t neutral; they shape what we accept or fight against.

Liberation: Reclaiming Feminist Voices
In Bess Wohl’s Liberation, six women convene in a 1970s Ohio rec center to form a consciousness-raising group. Through candid conversations about their lives, the play delves into the complexities of second-wave feminism, memory, and generational change. Praised as “the best play I’ve seen this season” by Vulture, Liberation intertwines personal narratives with broader social movements, highlighting the enduring relevance of feminist activism. Liberation is in performances at the James Earl Jones Theatre through January 11, 2026: https://liberationbway.com/ 

These Broadway moments remind us that protest takes many forms, and that art, at its most fearless, can move hearts and minds. 

There’s nothing quite like the lights, music, and energy of Broadway, but those ticket prices can dim the excitement fast. The good news is that scoring affordable seats isn’t a secret art. It’s a mix of timing, flexibility, and knowing where to look. Whether you’re a local theatre fan or visiting the city for the first time, here are the best ways to land a great deal and still get swept up in the magic of Broadway.

Top Ways to Get Discount Broadway Tickets

TKTS Booths (by TDF)
Classic same-day deals, often up to 50% off. Visit the red-steps booth in Times Square or Lincoln Center. Check the TKTS app first to preview what’s available.

Digital Lotteries
Many shows offer $10–$40 tickets through daily online lotteries. Enter early, and act fast if you win since claims close quickly.

Rush and Student Rush Tickets
Day-of bargains, usually $30–$60, sold when the box office opens. Some are open to everyone, others require a student ID.

Standing Room Only
When shows sell out, a few standing spots open for cheap. Ask at the box office; these go fast for popular productions.

Promo Codes and Discount Sites
Websites like BroadwayBox, TheaterMania, and Playbill Deals regularly post limited-time codes for 20–50% off.

Membership Discounts
Join programs like TDF or industry groups for exclusive early access to discounted tickets.

Special Promotions
Keep an eye on seasonal events like Broadway Week or Kids’ Night on Broadway, which offer two-for-one or free youth tickets.

Group Sales
If you’re seeing a show with ten or more friends or coworkers, call the theater’s group sales office. Bulk bookings often mean built-in discounts.

Papering Lists
Some organizations quietly “paper the house” with free or ultra-cheap tickets for members. Try Club Free Time or local arts newsletters.

Affordable Broadway seats do exist; you just have to know where and when to look. With a bit of planning, patience, and the right mix of apps, booths, and insider programs, you can see world-class theatre without emptying your wallet. 

This October, Broadway offers a striking mix of revivals and premieres. From a cult-favorite musical rising again to an intimate family drama, the fall season promises variety and impact. Here are the four productions opening this month.

Beetlejuice

Palace Theatre | October 8, 2025
Broadway’s favorite ghost makes his return in Alex Timbers’ high-octane staging. With its blend of outrageous humor, eye-popping design, and devoted fan following, Beetlejuice reclaims the spotlight at the newly reopened Palace Theatre.

Ragtime

Lincoln Center Theater | October 16, 2025
One of Broadway’s most sweeping and powerful musicals comes back in a revival directed by Lear deBessonet. Starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz, Ragtime offers a timely reflection on identity, change, and the American dream.

Liberation

Broadway Theatre | October 22, 2025
Set in 1970s Ohio, Liberation follows Lizzie as she gathers a circle of women determined to reshape their lives and their world. Decades later, her daughter steps back into that unfinished revolution and confronts what it means to inherit a movement. Written by Bess Wohl and directed by Whitney White, this new play examines freedom, legacy, and the fight to carry change forward.

Little Bear Ridge Road

Booth Theatre | October 30, 2025
Playwright Samuel D. Hunter and director Joe Mantello bring a quiet intensity to this new drama starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock. Set in rural Idaho, Little Bear Ridge Road explores grief, family, and endurance with Hunter’s trademark emotional precision.

Your Broadway night deserves more than just a quick bite. Luckily, the theater district offers everything from glamorous institutions to tucked-away gems. To help you choose your pre-show dinner, we’ve grouped our favorites into categories so you can find the perfect match for your mood (and your Playbill).

The Glamorous Crowd-Pleasers

Red Eye Grill: Seafood With Star Power

Seafood towers that feel like stage props, sushi that sings, and a buzzing, art-filled space that’s as lively as the shows down the block.

Bond 45: Antipasto Takes Center Stage

Hand-rolled pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and that show-stopping antipasto bar make this Italian trattoria in the heart of Times Square a true headliner.

The Broadway Legends

Joe Allen: The Cast Party Classic

Unpretentious American fare, theater folks at every table, and the infamous “flop wall” of short-lived productions. A must for Broadway insiders.

Sardi’s: Where Legends Dine

Martinis, continental cuisine, and caricatures of Broadway’s best covering every inch of wall space. Tradition with a side of nostalgia.

Pasta, Wine & Comfort

Becco: Unlimited Ovations for Pasta

The all-you-can-eat pasta tasting menu is worth a standing ovation. Add a generous wine list and you’ve got fuel for an unforgettable Act Two.

Glass House Tavern: The Chic Ensemble Member

Modern American plates, a polished vibe, and cocktails that practically demand a toast, including a nitro espresso martini served tableside.

Hidden Gems & Insider Picks

Vida Verde: A Colorful Quick Hit

Casual Mexican plates, tacos that shine in the spotlight, and mural-filled walls that buzz with energy.

Danji: The Cozy Scene-Stealer

Modern Korean small plates served in an intimate setting with bold flavors in a low-key atmosphere just steps away from the neon lights.

Obao: Where East Meets West Side

A Thai-Vietnamese fusion spot with bold flavors and a stylish atmosphere. Think pad Thai with a twist, crispy duck, and cocktails that pack as much drama as a Broadway finale.

Nizza: Pasta’s Neighborhood Darling

A snug Italian bistro on 9th Avenue, Nizza serves rustic plates, house-made pastas, and thin Roman-style pizzas. Comforting, unfussy, and beloved by locals.

Sushi of Gari 46: A Hidden Hit

For sushi fans, this unassuming Midtown outpost delivers some of the city’s most creative omakase bites. Elegant, refined, and a perfect prelude to a sophisticated show.

Marseille: A French Accent on 9th Avenue

A charming brasserie blending French and Mediterranean flavors. Mussels, steak frites, and wine by the glass make it a pre-theater gem with European flair.

In the last 20 years, the Broadway catalog has grown to often include the jukebox musical, which uses previously written music to score a Broadway show. Sometimes, the music is used to tell a completely different and unrelated story, like that of Mamma Mia, & Juliet, or Rock of Ages, but more often, they are used to tell the life and career story of that very artist. With two new entries to the list this season, including Jonathan Groff’s suave singing as Bobby Darin in Just in Time and James Monroe Iglehart’s smooth satchmo Louis Armstrong in A Wonderful World, we are looking back at the history of these portrayals of music icons.

Michael Jackson – MJ the Musical (2022–Present)

Moonwalks and megahits define this electric look at Jackson during his 1992 “Dangerous” tour rehearsals. Myles Frost won the 2022 Tony Award for his portrayal of the King of Pop.

Neil Diamond – A Beautiful Noise (2022–2024)
Diamond’s life and lyrics shine in this bio-musical that spans decades of sequins and songcraft.

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – Jersey Boys (2005–2017, 2021 Off-Broadway)
The falsetto, the flair, the mob ties — a Tony-winning tribute to New Jersey’s finest that gave this musical theatre subgenre its kickstart. 

The Temptations – Ain’t Too Proud (2019–2022)
From street corners to superstardom, the Temps’ story grooves through betrayal, brotherhood, and “My Girl.”

Carole King – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2014–2019)
The shy songwriter turned solo superstar gets her due, piano and all.

Billie Holiday – Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill (2014)
Audra McDonald made history channeling Lady Day in a harrowing, jazz-soaked final concert.

Cher – The Cher Show (2018–2019)
Three Chers, one legend — from Sonny & Cher stardom to solo icon status.

Gloria Estefan – On Your Feet! (2015–2017)
Conga lines and Cuban rhythms power this celebration of the Estefans’ rise from Miami to the world stage.

Donna Summer – Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (2018)
Disco’s reigning queen reigned again through three performers, each reflecting a different era.

Tina Turner – Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (2019–2024)

Raw vocals and resilience define this high-octane journey through Tina’s turbulent life and legendary hits.

This year, Broadway’s timeline glitters with gold (and diamond!) anniversaries of the shows that shaped American musical theater — from tap-dancing showgirls to revolutionary rap. From golden age classics to 21st-century defining productions, there are a lot of Broadway milestones worth celebrating this year!

A Chorus Line – 50 Years

Opened: July 25, 1975

The quintessential behind-the-curtain musical, A Chorus Line gives us a vulnerable yet epic look at the hopes and dreams of the artists that make up the lifeblood of Broadway: the ensembles. A chorus line ran for 15 years (breaking the record for longest-running show at the time) and forever changed how we looked at the performers who make up musical theatre ensembles.

Chicago – 50 Years

Opened: June 3, 1975

Murder, jazz, and razzle-dazzle. Kander & Ebb’s Chicago remains a seductive satire of fame and corruption, with Bob Fosse’s style stamped into every hip roll. While the original had a modest run, the 1996 revival is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history — and it’s still dazzling us with new celebrity castings, such as Pamela Anderson and Jinkx Monsoon, to keep audiences coming through the doors. Here’s to all that jazz!

The Wiz – 50 Years

Opened: January 5, 1975

Legacy: This revolutionary, soulful spin on The Wizard of Oz brought an all-Black creative team and cast to Broadway and won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. With songs like ‘Ease On Down the Road,’ a movie adaptation with Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, and a funky, fearless energy, The Wiz paved the way for a more inclusive Broadway. Just before the Wiz had its big 50th birthday, the show celebrated with a limited-run revival last year following a national tour!

Guys & Dolls – 75 Years

Opened: November 24, 1950

Damon Runyon’s New York never sounded so good. To say this show rocked the boat is an understatement. Considered one of the best-written musicals of all time, Frank Loesser’s Guys & Dolls is the kind of big musical score you picture when you think of the perfect Broadway show! With gambling, girls, and that classic Broadway sound, we’re keeping our eyes peeled as we hope for a revival soon.

Carousel – 80 Years

Opened: April 19, 1945

A granddaddy of modern Broadway form, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s sweeping second collaboration brought bold operatic voice and tragic romance to the young American theatre industry. With ‘If I Loved You’ and ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ standing out as classic songs we still hum today, Carousel expanded the emotional vocabulary of the art form and remains one of the most revered scores of all time.

Pal Joey – 85 Years

Opened: December 25, 1940

The original antihero, Joey, our pal, leads this iconic Rodgers and Hart musical. Ahead of its time, especially in terms of its themes of sexual politics and gritty realness, this show shocked audiences at the time and provoked conversation beyond the typical feel-good escapism of most shows around it. What was once the edgy adolescence of the genre finding its voice is now a pillar of the medium. We’re excited to see the upcoming revisal at Arena Stage in their 75th season, as it revolutionizes the show yet again through its reflection of the 20th century!

Aida – 25 Years

Opened: March 23, 2000

An Elton John-driven Disney Theatricals spectacle, that started as a celebrity-filled concept album based on an Italian Opera, this show transports its leads and audiences to Ancient Egypt in the most fun, pop-filled way. Five Tony noms, four wins, and Time-stamped in the best 10 shows of the year, Aida ushered Disney and Broadway into the 21st century.

Hamilton – 10 Years

Opened: August 6, 2015

Do we even need to say it? If you’re reading this article, you’ve heard of Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop history lesson redefined what Broadway could be and transcended the genre beyond what any other show ever has. With a cast that looked at America then through a cast made up of America now, Hamilton became a global cultural force, winning 11 Tonys, a Pulitzer, millions of fans, and syndicating to even have a Roblox presence. It’s crazy to think this show is already 10 years old.

From the golden age to the streaming era, these shows have left footprints — and tap marks — all over the stage. Whether you saw them in their original runs, caught a revival, or discovered them through cast albums and TikTok, their stories endure.

Which anniversary are you celebrating this year?

Let us know @bwaysbestshows — and stay tuned for special features on each title throughout the year.

By Alex Kopnick & BBS Staff

Since the beginning of the medium, musicals have had title songs which grabbed audiences and brought out the heart of the art they exist within. It’s almost a requirement for a great musical to have a song that’s named the exact same thing as the show. Let’s take a look through the history of great musicals—past, present and future—and shout out some of the best title songs of all time:

‘Oklahoma’ from Oklahoma

From what is widely considered to be the first ever book musical, ‘Oklahoma’ spells out what makes a great titular song. Coming midway through the second act, this joyous celebration of the song, which happens in the big wedding scene brings out the love the characters have from their home state. With the repeated spelling out of the name of the grand land they belong to, if you’ve ever encountered this show, you’ve certainly never had trouble spelling the state north of Texas since. 

‘Hello Dolly!’ from Hello Dolly!

There may not be a more iconic pair of words sung in the canon of theatre than “Hello Dolly!”? If youre anything like us, you can’t even just read those words without hearing them in tune. This song sticks with you, and it alone makes the show its named after worthy of its place in the history of musical theatre. An iconic character moment, Dolly announces to us, in a way full of the character’s iconic personality, that She. Is. Back. This tune is so good, they even bring it back at the end for a reprise.

‘The Sound of Music’ from The Sound of Music 

One of the few musicals to really transcend the form in popularity, and with a subsequent movie that is one of the most famous of all time, ‘The Sound of Music’ is a stunning opening number that gives us the name of the show and teaches us so much about the journey we’re getting ready for. The joy and vibrance of the song, and Maria who sings it, greets us into the beautiful landscape of this show’s world, and teaches us everything we need to know about how Maria views the world. The hills are alive, and when this song hits, so is the audience.

‘Phantom of the Opera’ from The Phantom of the Opera

I mean come on! Of course ‘Phantom of the Opera’ is here! It’s inside our hearts and probably yours, given that this is one of the most successful shows of all time. With one of the greatest riffs in history from Christine, a boat sequence burned into all of our brains, and an electric score that combines the classical, operatic context with Webber’s modern (at the time) sensibilities, there’s a reason this show was on Broadway for 35 years.

‘Sunset Boulevard’ from Sunset Boulevard 

For those of you on tiktok, this song isn’t just stuck in your head, but a video of a man marching down Shubert Alley, in the 2024 revival, singing it accompanies the tune. That is a good representation of just how sensational this show’s titular number is, and the way this show took over Broadway each time it’s run on the great wide way. It’s not as cheery as the other title songs on this list; Foreboding, intense, and grand, this opening track really gives you a sense of the Hollywood thriller in store for you as this musical begins.  

‘Rent’ from Rent

While growing up is looking at this musical and saying, “Why don’t those damn kids just pay their rent!?”, this opening number title song gives us the context we need to buy in to Jonathan Larson’s sensational grungy, 90s-set adaption of La Boheme. The drums! The electric guitar! THE ANGST! This number introduced audiences to the unique voice of its writer and its revolutionary stylistic additions to the canon shaped a generation of musical theatre writers. 

’Mamma Mia!’ from Mamma Mia!

Here we go again! What started as ABBA’s iconic song became the anthem for one of the most beloved and successful musicals of all time. Pure joy in the form of pop music, Mamma Mia, both song and show, are a hoot and a half. The show and this song brings us in to the central drama of the story, and into the party that is this show’s complicated, messy, and loving family dynamic. There’s a reason the movie adaptation is the 15th highest grossing movie-musical of all time. And most exciting of all, Mamma Mia is returning to broadway this Summer!

‘In the Heights’ from In the Heights

The second the claves hits, you know In the Heights isn’t your grandma’s classic, Jazz-derived musical. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pre-Hamilton Broadway outing is flourishing with the vibrant musical culture of its world. Lin brought hip hop, authentic latin styles, and pop to musical theatre with this show, and as Usnavi raps us through a warm welcome to a day in the life of the Washington Heights community, he builds a framework for what this show has in store. From the dissatisfaction that exists in the community to the routines we will soon see disrupted, Lin proved himself a true scholar of the form, building an outstanding, bullet proof, and innovative titular number to open one of the best musicals of the 21st century. 

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ from Maybe Happy Ending

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ (the song) brings out everything that makes the show it’s named after great! A simple, yet deeply meaningful and evocative duet sung by two robots, this number reinforces the themes of the show and brings us into the home stretch of the journey in a truly perfect way (NO SPOILERS). By the time this song ends, there isn’t a dry eye in the audience, and it’s no wonder people are running back to see this show more than 10 times. 

‘Smash’ from Smash

NBC’s short-lived television series Smash is making the leap to the Broadway stage this spring, bringing with it many of the big, brassy showtunes written for the show-within-a-tv-show Bombshell, including the appropriately titled ‘Smash’ about dreaming to be a hit star in a hit show. Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman’s earworm of a score plays even better made meta, coming off the stage as opposed to through the screen.