March is here and we're celebrating Women's History month with 100 songs of female empowerment, performed by some of Broadway's greatest leading ladies. It's all about the girl power with this playlist of iconic and herstoric performances.
Enjoy songs from musicals like: Suffs, The Color Purple, Legally Blonde, Hamilton, Rent, Ragtime, Dreamgirls, Waitress, 9 to 5, Shrek, Little Women, Anastasia, Frozen, Hairspray, Once Upon a Matress, Aida, My Fair Lady, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Seussical and so many more!
Did we miss one of your favorites? Tell us which female anthem 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, listen to songs about NYC and get ready for Spring!
2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats
Best Direction of a Play - Top 3
1.
Joe Mantello - Death of a Salesman
20.9% of votes
2.
Duncan MacMillan, Jeremy Herrin - Every Brilliant Thing
15.5% of votes
3.
Whitney White - Liberation
9.8% of votes
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Sidney is a Contributing Editor at BroadwayWorld and has been a superfan of theatre and all things Broadway for her entire life. She joined the BroadwayWolrd team as an Assistant Editor in 2021. Origi... (read more about this author)
