While Broadway is (and has always been) the end goal for all things musical theatre, it's a sad fact that some of our favorite shows still havent made it there. After you've mastered your musical theatre know how with Broadway 101 , 201 , 301 , and 401, level-up with these 100 amazing songs that haven't even been on Broadway (yet)!
Enjoy songs from musicals like: The Last Five Years, Dogfight, Songs for a New World, Lippa's The Wild Party, Batboy, Floyd Collins, tick...tick... Boom!, Heathers, Children of Eden and more!
Did we miss one of your favorites? Tell us which never-on-Broadway 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!
2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats
Best Sound Design - Top 3
1.
Adam Fisher - The Lost Boys
31.9% of votes
2.
John Shivers - Chess
14.7% of votes
3.
Kai Harada - Ragtime
7.7% of votes
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