Broadway Jukebox: 40 Perfectly Political Anthems

The election is right around the corner, and while we count down the days until we can cast our votes, we might as well get in the political spirit... Broadway-style. BroadwayWorld has pulled together 40 of our favorite songs from musicals with political messages. Enjoy...

Enjoy songs from musicals like: Ragtime, Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson, 1776, Newsies, Assassins, South Pacific, Hamilton, Hair, Fiorello!, Urinetown, Grey Gardens, Merrily We Roll Along, and many more!

Did we miss one of your favorites? Tell us which song with a political message stands out to you.

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2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats

Best Original Score - Top 3

1. The Rescues , The Rescues - The Lost Boys

37.2% of votes

2. Cinco Paul - Schmigadoon!

25.7% of votes

3. Jim Barne, Kit Buchan - Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

25.5% of votes

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