Musical Lists

Three Person Musicals

This list of 3 person musicals, or “three-handers”, includes stage works written for three or more performers. Shows marked with (+) indicate an expandable cast size.


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Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1985)

Creators: Michael Rupert and Jerry Colker

Number of Roles: 3


Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1985)

Creators: Jerry Herman, Larry Alford, and Wayne Cilento

Number of Roles: 3


Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1999)

Creators: Brad Ross, Ellen Greenfield, and Hal Hackady

Number of Roles: 3


Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)

Creators: Justin Huertas

Number of Roles: 3


Musical Type: Contemporary (2006)

Creators: Stephen Flaherty, Gertrude Stein, and Frank Galati

Number of Roles: 3+


Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1976)

Creators: David Shire and Richard Maltby, Jr.

Number of Roles: 3


Musical Type: Late 20th Century/Contemporary (1990/2001)

Creators: Jonathan Larson

Number of Roles: 3


Musical Type: Contemporary (2006)

Creators: David Kirshenbaum and Jack Heifner

Number of Roles: 3