Playlist: Broadway Songs for Back To School
Study up with 50 Broadway songs that deserve an A+.
Break out the books, sharpen those pencils, and get ready to hit the halls! Summer vacation is winding down, which means class is officially back in session—and Broadway has plenty of songs to get you in the back-to-school spirit. From classroom chaos and teenage drama to unforgettable teachers, unruly students, and lessons you definitely won't find in a textbook, BroadwayWorld has rounded up 50 of our favorite school-themed showtunes. Whether they're sung by teachers, students, parents, faculty, or everyone in between, these Broadway songs deserve an A+!
Enjoy songs from shows like Matilda, Heathers, Mean Girls, Legally Blonde, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, School of Rock, Wicked, Spring Awakening, Bring It On, Fun Home, 13, Fame and more!
Did we miss one of your favorites? Tell us which school-themed tune stands out to you.
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.
