Musical Lists

A full list of stage musicals set in the 1940s, a decade of change and challenge. This list includes works that are either set partially or fully in this time period.

A full list of stage musicals set in the 1970s, an era of identity and shifting norms. This list includes works that are set either partially or fully within the decade.

A full list of Pasek and Paul musicals, featuring both their best-known shows and lesser-known works from the duo’s musical theatre partnership.

A full list of stage musicals set in the 1950s, an era of optimism, dreams, and rock & roll. This list includes works that are set either partially or fully in the decade.

A full list of stage musicals set in the 1980s, an era of economic shifts and pop culture icons. this list includes works that are set either partially or fully in the decade.

The full list of 125+ stage musicals based on movies from every decade, including musicals adapted from films originally released in theaters or made for television.

A full list of stage musicals set in the 1960s, an era of self-expression and cultural change. This list includes works that are either set partially or fully in the decade.

A full list of Kander and Ebb musicals, featuring the collaborative works of John Kander and Fred Ebb, as well as musicals by Kander with other collaborators.

The full list of 125+ musicals based on books, including ones based on novels, memoirs, out of print works, and other types of literary adaptations.

A full list of stage musicals from the 2010s, highlighting shows that premiered during the early 21st century period of musical theatre history.