The Grammy and Tony Award-winning Best Musical tells the story of Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Fathers of America through a mix of Hip Hop, RnB and show tunes with a racially diverse cast that reflects American society today. and skyrocketed into mainstream pop culture faster than any of its predecessors. Our next recommendation perhaps needs no introduction, as it's the global phenomenon that is Hamilton. The Broadway premiere of this historic game-changer, conceived and written by musical mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda, officially opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in August 2015. Get tickets to a Broadway show on New York Theatre Guide. Here are our top 10 recommendations of Broadway musicals for NYC visitors who wish to tick 'experiencing a Broadway show' off their bucket lists.
So, if you don't know your Sondheim and Lloyd Webbers from your Pasek and Pauls, or if you're simply overwhelmed about the quantity of shows on offer, we're here to help with some of the best musicals on Broadway. With 41 official Broadway theatres (and a plethora of Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway venues) in Manhattan, planning a theatre trip to New York City can be a little daunting at times.
