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13 selections · Stage Door Society Editorial

The performing arts are alive — and these are the works commanding the world's most important stages right now. From long-running Broadway legends to eagerly anticipated new productions, this is your essential guide to what to see this season.

Musical Theatre

The Lion King

Elton John and Tim Rice · 1997

When the noble King Mufasa is murdered by his treacherous brother Scar, young Simba flees the Pride Lands in shame, unaware of his uncle's villainy. Years later, the exiled prince encounters a wise mandrill and rediscovers his destiny, returning to reclaim his throne and restore balance to the Circle of Life. This epic tale of betrayal, redemption, and the weight of legacy unfolds through stunning visual spectacle and soaring music that transcends cultural boundaries.

Musical Theatre

Chicago

John Kander · 1975

In the glittering, morally corrupt world of 1920s Chicago, ambitious vaudeville wannabe Roxie Hart murders her lover and, with the help of slick lawyer Billy Flynn, transforms her trial into a media sensation. As Roxie ascends to fame, she competes for public attention with Velma Kelly, another "merry murderess" in Cook County Jail, in this satirical exploration of celebrity, justice, and the American obsession with scandal.

Musical Theatre

Hadestown

Anaïs Mitchell · 2016

Anaïs Mitchell's Tony-winning folk opera reimagines the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice as a haunting love story set against the backdrop of Hades' industrial underworld. When the idealistic musician Orpheus falls in love with Eurydice, he must navigate a world of economic despair and divine power to reclaim her, guided by the enigmatic Hermes. A meditation on love, loss, and the transformative power of art, Hadestown weaves ancient mythology into a contemporary tale of hope and heartbreak.

Musical Theatre

Moulin Rouge! the Musical

Various (jukebox) · 2018

In the glittering, bohemian heart of Belle Époque Paris, a penniless American composer named Christian arrives at the legendary Moulin Rouge cabaret and falls passionately in love with Satine, the dazzling courtesan known as the Sparkling Diamond. Caught between genuine affection and the financial desperation that binds her to the wealthy Duke of Monroth, Satine and Christian navigate a world of extravagant spectacle, forbidden romance, and the transformative power of love and art. This exuberant jukebox musical weaves iconic pop and rock songs into a tale of bohemian idealism colliding with harsh reality.

Musical Theatre

The Book of Mormon

Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone · 2011

Two young Mormon missionaries—the earnest, ambitious Elder Price and the socially awkward, compulsive liar Elder Cunningham—are dispatched to a remote Ugandan village where they must navigate cultural clashes, religious doubt, and unexpected romance. As their carefully constructed faith narratives crumble against the brutal realities of village life, the missionaries discover that belief itself may be the greatest invention of all.

Musical Theatre

Six

Toby Marlow, Lucy Moss · 2017

Six reimagines Henry VIII's wives as pop stars reclaiming their stories in a vibrant, empowering musical celebration of female agency and historical revision.

Musical Theatre

Back to the Future: the Musical

Alan Silvestri, Glen Ballard · 2020

A teenager accidentally travels back to 1955 and must reunite his parents while finding a way home in this electrifying musical adaptation.

Musical Theatre

Maybe Happy Ending

Will Aronson · 2016

In a near-future Seoul where humans have grown isolated and dependent on technology, two obsolete HelperBots—the optimistic Oliver and the pragmatic Claire—forge an unexpected bond when she arrives at his door seeking a charger. What begins as awkward banter evolves into a profound friendship as they embark on a road trip to Jeju Island to witness the world's last fireflies before Claire's power fails. Their journey becomes a poignant exploration of purpose, connection, and what it means to be alive in an increasingly disconnected world.

Musical Theatre

The Great Gatsby

Jason Howland · 2023

F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece of American aspiration arrives on stage as a jazz-inflected musical extravaganza. Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire, throws lavish parties in pursuit of his lost love, Daisy Buchanan, while his neighbor Nick Carraway becomes entangled in a world of old money, new wealth, and devastating desire. As obsession and class collide in the glittering excess of the Jazz Age, the American Dream reveals its hollow core.

Musical Theatre

Death Becomes Her

Julia Mattison, Noel Carey · 2024

Two bitter rivals—a vain, fading actress and a long-suffering writer—find themselves locked in an eternal struggle for youth, beauty, and revenge when they discover a mysterious elixir of immortality. As their obsession with eternal life spirals into dark comedy, a hapless plastic surgeon becomes caught between their immortal feud, navigating a world where death itself becomes a luxury only the living can afford.

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