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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

Hamilton

Lin-Manuel Miranda · 2015

Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary sung-and-rapped-through musical traces the meteoric rise of Alexander Hamilton, an orphaned immigrant from the Caribbean who becomes George Washington's trusted aide and the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury. Driven by ambition and haunted by his past, Hamilton's relentless pursuit of legacy and influence ultimately leads to his downfall in a fateful duel with Aaron Burr. This electrifying fusion of hip hop, R&B, and classical musical theatre transforms the Founding Fathers into a contemporary narrative of ambition, love, betrayal, and the struggle to shape one's place in history.

Musical Theatre

Wicked

Stephen Schwartz · 2003

Wicked reimagines the beloved tale of The Wizard of Oz through the eyes of Elphaba, the misunderstood green-skinned girl destined to become the Wicked Witch of the West. As she navigates her friendship with the popular Glinda, her forbidden romance with the charming Fiyero, and her growing disillusionment with the Wizard's tyranny, Elphaba discovers that history is written by the victors—and that true defiance requires sacrificing everything. A transformative musical that asks audiences to reconsider who deserves to be called wicked.

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

The Phantom of the Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber · 1986

Beneath the glittering Paris Opéra House dwells Erik, a disfigured musical genius whose obsessive passion for the young soprano Christine Daaé ignites a dangerous love triangle. As the Phantom draws Christine into his shadowy world of music and mystery, she must choose between the safety of her childhood sweetheart Raoul and the intoxicating allure of her dark mentor. A sweeping romantic melodrama that transforms Gothic horror into an operatic fever dream of desire, jealousy, and the redemptive power of love.

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 wives of Henry VIII take the stage as a modern pop girl group, each commanding a spotlight to reclaim her narrative from the shadow of their shared ex-husband. Through electrifying solo performances and satirical ensemble numbers, these Tudor queens transform their historical tragedies into a defiant celebration of survival, wit, and female empowerment. Catherine Parr ultimately disrupts the competition itself, redirecting the conversation from their relationship to Henry toward their own identities and agency. A witty, energetic, and deeply human reimagining of power, love, and legacy.

Musical Theatre

Back to the Future: The Musical

Alan Silvestri, Glen Ballard · 2020

When teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955 by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown's time-traveling DeLorean, he must navigate the perils of the past while ensuring his parents fall in love—or risk erasing himself from existence. A high-octane adventure that blends nostalgia, humor, and heart, this musical captures the magic of the beloved film with spectacular stagecraft and infectious energy.

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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