Broadway Jukebox: Broadway Baddies

Who is YOUR favorite musical theatre villain?

By: Oct. 07, 2023
Broadway Jukebox: Broadway Baddies
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Not every character always takes the moral highground. While not all Broadway antagonists are truly evil, many choose to act on deceit, corruption, and plain old bad judgement. This spooky season, we're exploring the often complex psyches of some of our favorite musical theatre villains.

Enjoy songs from musicals like: The Wiz, Beetlejuice, Hadestown, Mean Girls, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, Les Miserables, Shucked, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, Damn Yankees, Jesus Christ Superstar, Oklahoma!, Once on This Island, and more!

Did we miss one of your favorites? Tell us which songs from a Broadway "Villain" stands out to you.

Want more showtunes? Study up on Broadway history with music from the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. Check out our favorite Overtures, Opening numbers, 'I Want' songs, Act 1 finales, Act 2 openers, 11 o'clock numbers, and Finales. Plus, celebrate autumn, get ready for Halloween, and go back to school!

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