Musicals Set in the 1990s – The Full List of Shows
Last Updated: May 25, 2025
In an era shaped by globalization, grunge, and the digital revolution, musicals set in the 1990s explore themes of change, individuality, and cultural fusion. These shows bring the heart of the decade to center stage. Here’s the full list of musicals set in the 1990s.
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Musicals Fully Set in the 1990s
Musicals Partially Set in the 1990s
Musicals Fully Set in the 1990s
Music: David Shire Lyrics: Richard Maltby, Jr. Book: John Weidman
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1996)
When It’s Set: The 1990s
Music/Lyrics/Book: Paul Hodge Book: Michael Hodge
Musical Type: Contemporary (2012)
When It’s Set: The 1990s
Music/Lyrics: Various Book: Roger Kumble, Lindsey Rosin, Jordan Ross
Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)
When It’s Set: The 1990s
Music/Lyrics: Alicia Keys, Various Book: Kristoffer Diaz
Musical Type: Contemporary (2023)
When It’s Set: The 1990s
Music: Tom Kitt Lyrics: Amanda Green Book: David Lindsay-Abaire
Musical Type: Contemporary (2006)
When It’s Set: The 1990s
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Music: Jimmy Roberts Lyrics/Book: Joe DiPietro
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1996)
When It’s Set: The 1990s
Music: Jeanine Tesori Lyrics/Book: David Lindsay-Abaire
Musical Type: Contemporary (2021)
When It’s Set: The 1990s
Music/Lyrics: Various Book: Lynn Nottage
Musical Type: Contemporary (2022)
When It’s Set: 1990s
Music/Lyrics/Book: Dan Goggin
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1998)
When It’s Set: The 1990s
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Music/Lyrics: Various Book: Stephan Elliott, Allan Scott
Musical Type: Contemporary (2006)
When It’s Set: The 1990s
Music/Lyrics: Jon Kaplan, Al Kaplan Book: Hunter Bell
Musical Type: Contemporary (2005)
When It’s Set: The 1990s
Music/Lyrics: David Yazbek Book: Itamar Moses
Musical Type: Contemporary (2016)
When It’s Set: The 1990s
Music/Lyrics: Jason Robert Brown Book: Jonathan Marc Sherman
Musical Type: Contemporary (2024)
When It’s Set: The 1990s
Music: Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics: David Zippel Book: Neil Simon
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1993)
When It’s Set: The 1990s
Music/Lyrics/Book: Jonathan Larson
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary/Contemporary (1990/2001)
When It’s Set: The 1990s
Musicals Partially Set in the 1990s
Music/Lyrics: Neil Diamond Book: Anthony McCarten
Musical Type: Contemporary (2022)
When It’s Set: 1960s-1990s
Music/Lyrics: Daniel Messé Lyrics: Nathan Tysen Book: Craig Lucas
Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)
When It’s Set: 1970s, 1990s
Music/Lyrics: Buena Vista Social Club Book: Marco Ramirez
Musical Type: Contemporary (2023)
When It’s Set: 1950s-1990s
Music/Lyrics: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman Book: A.J. Carothers
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1995)
When It’s Set: 1930s, 1990s
Music/Lyrics: David Bryan Lyrics/Book: Joe DiPietro
Musical Type: Contemporary (2019)
When It’s Set: 1980s-1990s
Music/Book: Andrew Lippa Lyrics/Book: Tommy Greenwald
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1995)
When It’s Set: 1950s-1990s
Music: Taliep Petersen Lyrics/Book: David Kramer
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1996)
When It’s Set: 1950s, 1990s
Music/Lyrics/Book: Michael John LaChiusa
Musical Type: Contemporary (2003)
When It’s Set: 1990s, 2000s
Music: Jason Robert Brown Lyrics: Amanda Green Book: Billy Crystal, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel
Musical Type: Contemporary (2021)
When It’s Set: 1940s, 1950s, 1990s
Music/Lyrics: Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Miami Sound Machine Book: Alexander Dinelaris
Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)
When It’s Set: 1960s-1990s
Music/Lyrics/Book: Jonathan Larson
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1996)
When It’s Set: 1980s-1990s
Music/Lyrics/Book: Eddie Perfect
Musical Type: Contemporary (2008)
When It’s Set: 1990s, 2000s
Music/Lyrics: Peter Allen Book: Nick Enright, Martin Sherman
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1998)
When It’s Set: 1960s-1990s
Music/Lyrics: Various Book: Rick Elice
Musical Type: Contemporary (2018)
When It’s Set: 1960s-1990s
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Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
