Broadway Now
From Hamilton to Dear Evan Hansen, from Hadestown to Six, Broadway’s last decade redefined what a musical could be. Broadway Now dives into the shows that shook theater, blending hip-hop with history, pop with politics, and myth with modernity. Each episode tells the story of one musical — its origins, creators, cultural impact, and why audiences around the world still can’t stop singing along.
Episodes
Set in the days after September 11, 2001, Come From Away tells the true story of 7,000 passengers stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, when U.S. airspace closed. Premiering on Broadway in 2017, the musical became a global hit for its message of kindness, community, and resilience. In this episode of Broadway Now, we explore how .css-1t8gq41{border:none;background-image:none;background-color:transparent;box-shadow:none;color:#2F3133;cursor:pointer;font-size:inherit;padding:0;-webkit-text-decoration:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;width:-webkit-max-content;width:-moz-max-content;width:max-content;}.css-1t8gq41:hover,.css-1t8gq41:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;}
Since its debut in 2003, Wicked has become one of the most beloved and successful musicals of all time. But in the last decade, its cultural impact only deepened, with new generations discovering Elphaba and Glinda’s story of friendship, power, and destiny. In this episode of Broadway Now, we revisit Wicked’s endu...
Irreverent, outrageous, and wildly successful, The Book of Mormon shocked Broadway when it opened in 2011 and became one of the most talked-about musicals of the last decade. Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone (South Park) along with Robert Lopez (Frozen, Avenue Q), the show skewered rel...
Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, A Strange Loop broke barriers with its raw, meta-theatrical story of a Black queer writer struggling to write a musical about a Black queer writer writing a musical. With biting humor, vulnerability, and honesty, Michael R. Jackson’s groundbreaking show redefined what Broadway could be. In this episode of
Inspired by Alanis Morissette’s groundbreaking 1995 album, Jagged Little Pill brought raw rock energy and contemporary drama to Broadway in 2019. With themes of family, addiction, identity, and resilience, the show used Morissette’s iconic songs — from You Oughta Know to Ir...
Based on Baz Luhrmann’s dazzling 2001 film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical exploded onto Broadway in 2019 with a mash-up score of over 70 pop songs, lavish sets, and spectacular energy. In this episode of Broadway Now, we explore how the show reimagined a beloved movie for the stage, its celebration of romance and excess, and why it became a Tony-winning hit t...
Part pop concert, part history remix, Six reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as modern pop divas competing for the spotlight. With sharp humor, bold costumes, and a soundtrack that blends Beyoncé, Adele, and Ariana-inspired hits, Six became a global sensation after its 2019 Broadway debut. In this episode of Broadw...
Blending Greek mythology with folk, jazz, and New Orleans soul, Hadestown reimagined the ancient story of Orpheus and Eurydice for modern times. Written by Anaïs Mitchell and debuting on Broadway in 2019, the show won eight Tony Awards and captivated audiences with its haunting music and timeless themes of love, loss, and hope. In this episode of Broadway ...
In 2016, Dear Evan Hansen brought the struggles of loneliness, anxiety, and the search for connection to the Broadway stage. With songs like Waving Through a Window and You Will Be Found, the musical gave voice to a digital generation facing silence and longing for recognition. In this episode of
In 2015, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton redefined Broadway with hip-hop, R&B, and a cast that reflected the America of today. In this episode of Broadway Now, discover how a biography became a cultural revolution, how cabinet debates turned into rap battles, and why Hamilton won not only Tonys and a Pulitzer but a pe...
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