Musical Lists

Musicals Set in the 1990s – The Full List of Shows

In an era shaped by globalization 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



Big

Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1996)

Creators: David Shire, Richard Maltby, Jr., and John Weidman

When It’s Set: The 1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2012)

Creators: Paul Hodge and Michael Hodge

When It’s Set: The 1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)

Creators: Roger Kumble, Lindsey Rosin, Jordan Ross, and Others

When It’s Set: The 1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2023)

Creators: Alicia Keys, Kristoffer Diaz, and Others

When It’s Set: The 1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2006)

Creators: Tom Kitt, Amanda Green, and David Lindsay-Abaire

When It’s Set: The 1990s


Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1996)

Creators: Jimmy Roberts and Joe DiPietro

When It’s Set: The 1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2021)

Creators: Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire

When It’s Set: The 1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2022)

Creators: Lynn Nottage and Others

When It’s Set: 1990s


Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1998)

Creators: Dan Goggin

When It’s Set: The 1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2006)

Creators: Stephan Elliott, Allan Scott, and Others

When It’s Set: The 1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2005)

Creators: Jon Kaplan, Al Kaplan, and Hunter Bell

When It’s Set: The 1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2016)

Creators: David Yazbek and Itamar Moses

When It’s Set: The 1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2024)

Creators: Jason Robert Brown and Jonathan Marc Sherman

When It’s Set: The 1990s


Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1993)

Creators: Marvin Hamlisch, David Zippel, and Neil Simon

When It’s Set: The 1990s


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

Creators: Jonathan Larson

When It’s Set: The 1990s



Musical Type: Contemporary (2022)

Creators: Neil Diamond and Anthony McCarten

When It’s Set: 1960s-1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)

Creators: Daniel Messé, Nathan Tysen, and Craig Lucas

When It’s Set: 1970s, 1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2023)

Creators: Buena Vista Social Club and Marco Ramirez

When It’s Set: 1950s-1990s


Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1995)

Creators: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, and A.J. Carothers

When It’s Set: 1930s, 1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2019)

Creators: David Bryan and Joe DiPietro

When It’s Set: 1980s-1990s


Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1995)

Creators: Andrew Lippa and Tommy Greenwald

When It’s Set: 1950s-1990s


Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1996)

Creators: Taliep Petersen and David Kramer

When It’s Set: 1950s, 1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2003)

Creators: Michael John LaChiusa

When It’s Set: 1990s, 2000s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2021)

Creators: Jason Robert Brown, Amanda Green, Billy Crystal, Lowell Ganz, and Babaloo Mandel

When It’s Set: 1940s, 1950s, 1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)

Creators: Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Miami Sound Machine, and Alexander Dinelaris

When It’s Set: 1960s-1990s


Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1996)

Creators: Jonathan Larson

When It’s Set: 1980s-1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2008)

Creators: Eddie Perfect

When It’s Set: 1990s, 2000s


Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1998)

Creators: Peter Allen, Nick Enright, and Martin Sherman

When It’s Set: 1960s-1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2018)

Creators: Rick Elice and Others

When It’s Set: 1960s-1990s


Musical Type: Contemporary (2024)

Creators: Stephen Schwartz and Lindsey Ferrentino

When It’s Set: 1700s, 1990s, 2000s