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Director’s NoteDirector’s NoteThis slideshow includes every This slideshow includes every show that I believe to be a show that I believe to be a “must-see.”“must-see.”

Though some of these musicals Though some of these musicals are no longer running on are no longer running on Broadway, many continue to Broadway, many continue to tour and others are performed tour and others are performed in smaller theatres. in smaller theatres.

Next to NormalNext to Normal

This 2010 show puts a comical spin This 2010 show puts a comical spin on one woman’s dark struggle to on one woman’s dark struggle to cope with the loss of her son, while cope with the loss of her son, while trying to provide for her family trying to provide for her family despite her severe bipolar disorder. despite her severe bipolar disorder.

Next to Normal’s modern rock music Next to Normal’s modern rock music will blow you away, and its unique will blow you away, and its unique plot will make you laugh, cheer, and plot will make you laugh, cheer, and possibly be brought to tears. possibly be brought to tears.

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Spring AwakeningSpring Awakening

This 2006 musical tells the This 2006 musical tells the story of life in the 1800s for story of life in the 1800s for adolescent schoolboys in adolescent schoolboys in Germany. Germany.

Their dark path to finding Their dark path to finding themselves and learning about themselves and learning about what life is all about is what life is all about is accompanied by emotion-filled accompanied by emotion-filled music that will never be music that will never be forgotten.forgotten.

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Avenue QAvenue Q This 2003 musical, often referred to This 2003 musical, often referred to

as the “X-Rated Sesame Street,” as the “X-Rated Sesame Street,” reveals the truths about real life in a reveals the truths about real life in a nothing short of hysterical way.nothing short of hysterical way.

The catchy music combined with the The catchy music combined with the perfected comical timing, and unique perfected comical timing, and unique use of puppetry, produce the ideal use of puppetry, produce the ideal feel-good musical.feel-good musical.

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The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera Phantom’s London debut in 1986 sparked the Phantom’s London debut in 1986 sparked the

beginning of the longest – running musical in beginning of the longest – running musical in Broadway history.Broadway history.

This musical, based on the original novel by This musical, based on the original novel by Gaston Leroux, tells the tale of a young opera Gaston Leroux, tells the tale of a young opera singer who becomes the fixation of a mystifying, singer who becomes the fixation of a mystifying, troubled, musical genius who resides in the troubled, musical genius who resides in the basement of the Opera house. basement of the Opera house.

The haunting music of Andrew Lloyd Webber has The haunting music of Andrew Lloyd Webber has been engraved in the hearts of every viewer of been engraved in the hearts of every viewer of this show since its premiere. this show since its premiere.

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RENTRENT In 1996, Rent made its debut on

Broadway. This show tells the story of a group of underprivileged friends struggling to get by in the Lower East Side of New York.

Their ongoing battles with HIV/AIDS are recognized emotionally through the relationships they build with one another, the music they sing, and the lives they touch.

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Wicked• This 2003 musical retells the story

of The Wizard of OZ from the perspective of the witches of Oz

• The captivating score, including hit songs “Defying Gravity” and “Popular,” have enchanted viewers from all around the world.

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Jekyll and Hyde Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the musical hit the stage in 1997.

This show tells the story of a scientist who ventures to separate the evil and good in people in order to eliminate the evil entirely.

With haunting music similar to that of Phantom of the Opera, viewing this show is an unforgettable experience.

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Director’s NoteDirector’s NoteI hope this presentation has I hope this presentation has furthered your interest in furthered your interest in experiencing these Broadway experiencing these Broadway shows yourself.shows yourself.

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