I was just wondering if there is actually a musical that doesn't contain a reprise, even if the title is different! Anyone know of any musicals without one?
Well, Book of Mormon has several reprises. It has Nabalungi's reprise of "Hasa Diga Eebowai" after "Joseph Smith American Moses", not to mention a short reprise of "I'll Be Here for You" at the start of "Tomorrow is a Latter Day" (that song also includes a reprise of "I Believe"). The "Orlando" theme is also reprised in Act 2 before "Joseph Smith American Moses".
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
It seems Sondheim does motifs more than reprises - fragments of melody that connect moments in the show. I'm thinking of With So Little To Be Sure Of in Anyone Can Whistle, which opens with a couple of instrumental bars from Play Wiz Me - reminding us of a happier time.
"Jersey Boys" has a brief reprise of "Walk Like a Man" at the end of the first act, and several reprises of "Oh, What a Night" if I remember correctly. Didn't care for the show.
"Pacific Overtures" and "... Charlie Brown" are the only two that immediately come to mind. I'll think on this though! It's a good question!