Want to enjoy the music of Broadway, but need some help brushing up on your musical theatre know how? Let's gets some basics under your belt. Once you've graduated from Broadway 101 , Broadway 201 , and Broadway 301, move on the to the Expert level with 100 songs that represent some of Broadway's lesser-known melodies.
Enjoy songs from musicals like: The Band's Visit, Violet, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Rink, Jane Eye, Urinetown, Bright Star, Assassins, Fun Home, Grand Hotel, Flora the Red Menace, The Will Rogers Follies, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and more!
Did we miss one of your favorites? Tell us which expert level showtune you love the most!
Want more showtunes? Study up on Broadway history with music from the 1940s , 1950s , 1960s , 1970s , 1980s , 1990s , 2000s , 2010s and 2020s . Check out our favorite Overtures , Opening numbers , 'I Want' songs , Act 1 finales , Act 2 openers , 11 o'clock numbers , and Finales . Plus, jam to the musicals of 2023 and kickstart the new year!
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Playlist: A Broadway Memorial Day
Memorial Day has arrived, and BroadwayWorld is saluting the brave men and women who have served our country with a playlist of musical moments that honor their sacrifice. Looking for the perfect showtunes to spice up your holiday barbecue? Cue the overture- we’ve got your soundtrack ready to go!
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A 2026 Tony Awards Party Playlist
The 2026 Spring season is here and as the 79th Annual Tony Awards approach, music from our favorite shows is slowly becoming available to stream. From the mountains of Merano to the shores of Santa Carla; the hills of New Rochelle to the streets of New York City, get into the spirit of this Broadway season. Your Broadway belt-session awaits!
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Celebrate the Many Musicals of Elton John
It is the 79th birthday of music legend and theatre icon Elton John. In celebration of the big day, jam to this playlist featuring his theatre work along with his songs as featured in musicals.
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Playlist: Broadway Songs to Jumpstart Your Morning
Spring is about to spring forward! Tonight, we will roll our clocks forward for the start of Daylight Savings Time, which means that tomorrow, we'll lose an hour. Get your morning going early with BroadwayWorld's specially curated list of showtunes to jumpstart your brand new day.
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