Playlist: A Broadway Memorial Day
Enjoy songs from musicals like On the Town, Bandstand, The Civil War, White Christmas, An American in Paris, and more.
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!
Below, check out 40 songs from Broadway musicals that are sung by characters eager to join the fight, soldiers at war, and civilians reflecting on loss. From treasured classics like On the Town and White Christmas, to new works like Dogfight and Hamilton, enjoy your Memorial Day Broadway-style!
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. And study up on the basics of Broadway with Broadway 101, Broadway 201, Broadway 301, Broadway 401, and Never on Broadway. Don't forget to get acquainted with the Tony-nominated music of 2026!
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